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Remington No. 3 Revolver - Model 1875 Chambered in .45 Colt
Guns International #: 103273048 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Pistols - Cartridge - Remington Revolvers - Antique
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Seller: foxfirerodandgun
Company: Foxfire Rod & Gun
Member Since: 3/22/08
State: Virginia
Zip: 23805-8813
Country: United States
Phone: (804) 862-4310
Phone2: (804) 513-5876
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 104
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: USPS Money Order / Certified Funds With Issurers' Contact Information
Description:
Offered for your consideration is one Remington No. 3 Revolver - Model 1875 chambered in .45 Colt. It features period Ivory grips and functions as designed. There are no broken or missing parts; however, there is speculation as to whether the flat loading gate is original or a professionally made replacement. The bore is bright with good lands & grooves. This 1875 Remington is from a descendant of a family that traveled from the Northeast to the Pacific Northwest during the early 1800s. I have seven more pictures available upon request.
The Remington No. 3 Revolver - Model 1875, also known as the “Improved Army” or “Frontier Army”, manufactured from 1875 until 1889, was Remington’s attempt to compete with the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army, also known as the SAA, Model P, or Peacemaker. Sadly for Remington, their design failed to meet the commercial success enjoyed by Colt’s model due to the Hartford firm’s two-year head start in production and sales.
Due to Remington’s two-year delay in introducing their No. 3 Revolver, Model 1875 Colt had already secured contracts with the U.S. Army for sales of their Model 1875 Single Action Army revolver. This forced Remington to seek other marketing venues. Fewer than 650 were purchased by the U.S. Government for the Indian Police, while an additional 1,000 were sold to the Mexican government sometime around 1880. A contract for 10,000 was made by the Egyptian government, but only a very few were actually delivered due to their default on a contract with the U.S. Government for Rolling Block rifles.
In the book “Remington Handguns” authored by Charles Lee Karr, Jr. & Caroll Robins Karr, page 127, the production of the Model 1875 Army Revolver has been estimated to be 25,000; however, this number could actually be 5,000 to 10,000 more according to other sources.
The Remington No. 3 Revolver - Model 1875 was originally chambered in three calibers: .44 Remington Center Fire (aka .44 Government), .44-40 Winchester Center Fire, and .45 Colt (aka .45 Long Colt). Standard features included a fluted cylinder, walnut grip panels, a blued or nickel-plated finish with case-hardened hammer and loading gate, and a lanyard ring. Standard barrel length was 7-1/2 inches, although a very few revolvers were produced with 5-3/4 inch barrels.
NOTE: This firearm was manufactured prior to 1898, and according to the BATFE definition of “Antique Firearm,” it is not required to be shipped to a Federal Firearms Licensed dealer. However, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to make sure that the receipt and possession of this firearm, and shipping it to their location, is legal under your state & local laws.
Shipping via FedEx Ground.
I accept these forms of payment:
1) USPS Money Order ONLY
2) Business / personal check.
3) Certified check.
Item ships when the check clears your financial institution.
NOTE: PayPal, or credit/debit cards, ARE NOT accepted.
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Payment must be received within 7 days unless other arrangements have been made with Foxfire Rod & Gun.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt
Manufacturer: E. Remington & Sons
Model: No. 3 Revolver - Model 1875
Serial Number: 1474
Barrel Length: 7 1/2
Chambers: 6
Condition: Antique Good+
Metal Condition: Antique Good+
Wood Condition: Antique Good+
Bore Condition: Bright
Action: Single
Finish: Blue/Patina