Remingtons

This is the most sought after of all Remington revolvers, it was the successor to the Model of 1875, and limited production. It was produced from 1891 until 1896 in a small quantity of 2,020 revolvers. Based on recent research, this Model of 1890, Serial No.93X was made in 1892. It has about 95% of the original factory nickel plate finish, it has the advertised barrel length of 5-1/2 inches, and chambered for the 44WCF ( 44/40) It has the Factory Hard rubber grips with intertwined Remington Logo at the top. MOST IMPORTANT: they have NO damage. Working Actions: is spot on PERFECT, hammer cocked advances cylinder, stops and indexes, locks tight to fire, release to fire correctly. NO, NO mechanical issues! In the world of 1890 Remington’s this is a very elevated high condition revolver. No excuses needed here !!

The 1875 Remington Army Model revolver, in 44/40 caliber ( other calibers but 44 was the bulk of production), was manufactured from 1875 until 1889. An estimated 25,000 + revolvers, compared to competitors a small amount. Remington wanted to “get a piece” of the Frontier revolver market mostly dominated by Colt , and S&W. The revolver sold at a lesser velocity and they kept production limited to ” batch” runs. A batch run could have been any number of revolvers, each starting Serial Numbers over again!  Only the first run of 1875’s are true serial numbers. It is a very sturdy revolver and well balanced, why not a bigger seller ? They came to the game late, as 1875 was three years behind established makers ! HOWEVER, many Western Celebrities swore by Remington: Frank James, Bill Cody for a while. The Interior Department purchased these 1875 revolvers and issued them to Indian Police on various reservations. This was done twice thru two different government service agencies. It just came down to a personal preference in hand guns. This 1875, Serial No. ( Batch) 32 has about 45-50% original nickel plate finish, the balance a blending original untouched gray patina. ALL factory applied markings are clear and present: barrel address, serial number. ALL parts are the original parts, no replacements. The working actions functions correctly, safety hammer click, half cock is weak and sometimes does not hold, full cock holds perfectly. The cylinder rotates freely, when cocked it indexes, and locks perfectly, and releases to fire correctly So, it is a correctly working 1875 Remington. WHAT MAKES THIS ONE  INCREDIBLY INTERESTING ??? When taking off the grips, you find hand cut name and location ! in side both grips. One grip has: Kiowa Harris…the other has: Bluejacket..Okla…ITY 1878. There is no doubt these hand carved/deep scratched markings have been there since 1878. Doing RESEARCH: Bluejacket ITY was founded in 1871 as a train stop of the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway ( The KATY RR). It ran thru Kansas thru Indian Territory down into Texas. It was named after Bluejacket, a noted Shawnee war chief and leader. It became part of Cherokee Nation in 1894. I have copy of this information which will go with the sale of the Remington. I think it is fair to say Kiowa is an Indian Name, but Harris probably not. This show the mélange of peoples in Indian Territory during that period. Perhaps more research will reveal who Kiowa Harris was at that time. This is a VERY interesting 1875 Remington, one that was actually there and more than likely did something in the Old Territory.

The 1875 Remington Army Model was the company’s challenge to the Colt Single Action. The production was limited, as from 1875 until 1889 only 25,000 maybe as high as 30,000 were manufactured. The vast majority were nickel plated, with limited ones in blue finish. Like many manufacturers the original caliber offering was .44 Remington. After the first @ 16,000 the “bigger” market prevailed and the 44/40 caliber was the standard offering. However, there were a very few offered in .45 caliber. Serial Numbering after the first 16,000 became “Batch” numbers, as they were made in batches, not a consecutive production. THIS 1875 Remington is Number 11x. It has about 55% of its original nickel plating, blending with a soft untouched original gray patina. It has the original Walnut grips which show handling wear, not abuse. ALL Factory applied marking are present, barrel address, and caliber designation on frame. The WORKING action is correct, all notches present, the revolver half cocks, cocks all smoothly and locks tight on each chamber. It releases to fire effortlessly. Amazingly , overlooked for many years the 1875 Model is now getting it’s dues ! Appearing in many current western films, ( new ) True Grit, Open Range and others. It was a slightly “huskier” revolver with the barrel web, however favored by many notable western celebrities’ of the Old Frontier. This Remington comes in it’s ORIGINAL Holster. A SCARCE and early Holster, as it is a Half-Skirt, 2 Loop, plugged bottom, they were found in the early days from late 1870’s until 1880, as they exhibited the change from Slim Jims to Loop holsters. The holster is marked 7-1/2 , 44, exactly, just like the Remington. Another detail about this “outfit” it was discovered in Eastern Oklahoma, a.k.a old Indian Territory. If you are searching for a real Western Frontier outfit, a genuine revolver from the frontier this is it !!