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EARLY REMINGTON MODEL 1875 REVOLVER IN 44 REMINGTON CALIBER X 7-1/2”, RARE BLUE FINISH, EGYPTIAN CONTRACT
Guns International #: 101616217 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Remington Revolvers - Antique - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: victorio1sw
Member Since: 8/4/13
State: Texas
Country: United States
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Number of Active Listings: 4
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Bank Cashier’s Checks and Postal Money Orders.
Description:
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Description:
The E. Remington Company received a contract from Egypt for 10,000 of their M1875 revolvers. These were to be with 7-1/2” barrels, military blue finish, and with walnut stocks. An arrangement was made for Frederick Rodgers of the U.S. Navy to inspect these guns prior to shipment. Remington then proceeded to manufacture the 10,000 revolvers, when a snag was detected. Remington had also been shipping 1000’s of Rolling Block Rifles, when Egypt fell behind in payments. It is not known how many of the M1875 revolvers were actually delivered to Egypt, when Remington pulled the plug on this deal.
It is known that many of these Egyptian contract 1875’s were marketed within the United States, with others going to various foreign countries. Mexico also purchased 1000 of these M1875’s chambered for 45 Colt in both blue and nickel finishes. The 45 Colt conversion required slightly longer cylinders, and minor milling of the rear face of the barrel and below that inside the frame. Some of these left-over M1875’s in 44 Remington were also converted to 44-40 Winchester, but this required new barrels with the smaller bore size of 0.427”.
This very early M1875 was manufactured in 1875, and presents features seen only during initial production. It has the “pinched” front sight, which was similar to that used in the Civil War period New Model 44 Army percussion revolvers. The hammer was made with no safety notch, possibly with the notion that the hammer could be lowered between chambers, as had been done with the New Model Army. The firing pin was flat, while later production would employ a conical firing pin. The buttstrap included a standard lanyard ring, which would rotate inside the butt to any position. Much of the later production omitted the lanyard ring.
The main serial number 5709 is found on the grip frame under the left grip. That number is also found on the thin flat section of the gate, and on the trigger guard tab which latches into the frame. All other parts were intended to be interchangeable, requiring no serial or assembly number. The barrel is clearly marked “E. Remington & Sons, Ilion N.Y. USA”. On this production run the address reads toward the front sight. As mentioned earlier, Fred Rodgers arranged to do the inspection for Egypt. His “R” stamp is found on both the Cylinder and the front left flat of the Frame. On the barrel, just ahead of the frame, is a small star (or asterisk) signifying inspection. These markings are all easily visible on these three parts. The final inspection involved the application of an “FR” within an oval cartouche on the left grip. The oval is noticeable, while the FR is weak but still there. The grips on this gun remain in very nice condition, not beat-up or with any significant wood loss.
The single action mechanism functions as it should with distinctly audible sounds. The hammer half cock notch was never broken, and retains its safety cock feature. As the cylinder is turned to the next rachet position, the hand clicks, and a chamber is lined up with the gate loading port. As the hammer continues to be slowly drawn to full cock, the lock bolt falls a bit early, followed by a loud click when it engages with the cylinder locking notch. The cylinder lock-up is incredibly tight, with no rotational wiggle at all. The bore in this gun is also incredibly bright and shiny, with 5 wide lands and grooves. On a scale of 1 to 10, this M1875 is easily rated a 10 bore.
Many, if not most, of these M1875’s are found to be missing a functional cylinder pin latch. Remington came up with a clever design for withdrawing the cylinder pin from the cylinder. A small spring latch was imbedded into the pin near the front of the ejector housing. When that spring is depressed upward, the cylinder pin can be pulled forward. When the cylinder pin is pushed back into the frame, the spring clicks to latch into the ejector housing. This M1875 functions as it should in that regard.
This early 1875 Remington still retains generous traces of the original military blue, mostly on the frame, ejector housing web, and in the cylinder flutes. The balance of the steel surfaces have faded to a dark smooth gray.
A picture of the rare 44 Remington cartridge is shown near the end of the photo sequence, but is not a part of this sale.
Overall, this is a much-better-than-average Remington M1875, and earlier than most.
The huge majority of Remington 1875’s are nickel plated, so blued guns are scarce.
Because this is both a pre-1899 manufacture and in an obsolete caliber, I can ship this revolver directly to the buyer.
Terms:
No International sales. Not being sold as a shooter, but as a collector’s antique Remington M1875. If you want to shoot any older gun, first take it to a competent gunsmith and have it checked out.
Three day inspection period, but ask questions prior to buying (see additional notes on returns at bottom). Additional pictures sent on request. Send me an email, and we can set up a phone call to discuss details of this antique gun.
See my 22 years of 100% positive feedback ratings on eBay (user name: victorio1sw). Member NRA, TGCA, CCA, RSA, and S&WCA.
I accept Bank Cashier’s Checks and Postal Money Orders. No personal checks or Western Union MO’s. Payment must be received within seven days after sale date, and sent by Priority Mail with Tracking Number provided by buyer. Shipping by USPS Registered Mail (17.25” x 11.25” x 6-1/2” box) with insurance $51.40 (and tracking number provided to buyer). Usually shipping occurs within 3 days after payment received.
Three (3) day Inspection and Return Policy: Only if returned Exactly as Received - Not Disassembled for Inspection, Not Tampered, Not Broken/Chipped/Scratched/Dented/Scuffed, or any Parts Switched. Any Original Documentation sent Must Be Returned with item.
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Antique: Yes