VERY RARE ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 25. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, pinched post front sight and 1-line left hand address. Butt strap has a factory swivel stud and ring. Mounted with smooth 2-pc certifiable antique ivory grips. Revolver is very nicely engraved in New York style, probably from the L.D. Nimschke shop with about 80% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame. Front gullets of the frame are engraved in geometric patterns. Foliate arabesque patterns extend over the top strap on to the ejector housing web and bbl with geometric patterns around the address. Top of the back strap is engraved in diamond & dot patterns with geometric patterns down the back strap and on the butt strap. Trigger guard is engraved with a very fine hunter’s star. Cyl is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between he flutes with a fine wavy line at the rear edge. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearmsthere were 25,000-30,000 of these revolvers produced 1875-1889. Of that total about the first 16,000 revolvers were produced in Remington’s proprietary caliber, 44 Remington, after which they began chambering revolvers for the more popular and available 44-40 cartridge. This was Remington’s response to the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver and was, arguably, a better firearm. The Remington had the advantage of a readily removable cylinder for cleaning & maintenance vs. the Colt which required tools to accomplish the same function. Colt did not offer this feature until about 1892, which became standard for them in about 1896. Unfortunately for Remington they were late on the scene after Colt had become well-established with the military and buying public. Remington was never able to gain sufficient traction to generate government contracts or wide distribution of this model. Two subsequent changes in 1888 & 1890 were insufficient to keep their large bore revolver in production and in 1896 they ceased production altogether. Given the limited production of this model only a few were factory engraved and with that limited number very few survive today in any configuration. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object”. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 80% strong orig nickel showing holster wear on left side with some scattered fine pitting; ejector housing & frame retain most of their strong orig nickel, as does the grip frame; cyl retains 85-90% orig nickel and hammer strong case colors, turned dark on top edge. Grips have numerous age lines but are sound and retain a wonderful ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. 4-56542 JR124 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1078

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1078	$14,375.00	VERY RARE ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 25. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, pinched post front sight and 1-line left hand address. Butt strap has a factory swivel stud and ring. Mounted with smooth 2-pc certifiable antique ivory grips. Revolver is very nicely engraved in New York style, probably from the L.D. Nimschke shop with about 80% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame. Front gullets of the frame are engraved in geometric patterns. Foliate arabesque patterns extend over the top strap on to the ejector housing web and bbl with geometric patterns around the address. Top of the back strap is engraved in diamond & dot patterns with geometric patterns down the back strap and on the butt strap. Trigger guard is engraved with a very fine hunter’s star. Cyl is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between he flutes with a fine wavy line at the rear edge. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearmsthere were 25,000-30,000 of these revolvers produced 1875-1889. Of that total about the first 16,000 revolvers were produced in Remington’s proprietary caliber, 44 Remington, after which they began chambering revolvers for the more popular and available 44-40 cartridge. This was Remington’s response to the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver and was, arguably, a better firearm. The Remington had the advantage of a readily removable cylinder for cleaning & maintenance vs. the Colt which required tools to accomplish the same function. Colt did not offer this feature until about 1892, which became standard for them in about 1896. Unfortunately for Remington they were late on the scene after Colt had become well-established with the military and buying public. Remington was never able to gain sufficient traction to generate government contracts or wide distribution of this model. Two subsequent changes in 1888 & 1890 were insufficient to keep their large bore revolver in production and in 1896 they ceased production altogether. Given the limited production of this model only a few were factory engraved and with that limited number very few survive today in any configuration. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object”. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 80% strong orig nickel showing holster wear on left side with some scattered fine pitting; ejector housing & frame retain most of their strong orig nickel, as does the grip frame; cyl retains 85-90% orig nickel and hammer strong case colors, turned dark on top edge. Grips have numerous age lines but are sound and retain a wonderful ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. 4-56542 JR124 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1078 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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VERY RARE ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.