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RARE Antique REMINGTON Model 1890 .44-40 WCF Caliber Single Action REVOLVER Successor to the MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY

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RARE Antique REMINGTON Model 1890 .44-40 WCF Caliber Single Action REVOLVER

Successor to the MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY

Here we present a rare antique Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver made in Ilion, New York circa 1893. These were produced between 1891 and 1896, with only 2020 of these revolvers being manufactured. It was based on the successful Remington Model 1875 and the lesser-known Model 1888 with both revolvers having the same size, appearance, and the removable cylinder. The 1890 Remington single-actions kept the solid frame and similar styling of the 1875 model but lacking the large web under the ejector rod housing and equipped with checkered rubber grips. Like the 1875 model, the 1890 was suitably made for metallic cartridges, but only issued in .44-40 caliber. Ordinary citizens and Old West lawmen alike recognized the sturdy quality of the new Remington revolvers. Changes that were made to the 1890 were an attempt to make it more similar to the competing Colt Single Action Army pistols of the era.

In 1888 Remington had entered receivership due to significant business setbacks and was purchased by Winchester and Hartley (of Hartley & Graham fame), who both owned 50% of the company. The Model 1890 was an opportunity for Winchester to put its own competitor to the Colt Single Action Army on the market, without technically violating the long standing unwritten agreement between Colt and Winchester to “stay out of each other’s markets”. In other words, Colt would concentrate on making handguns and try not to interfere too much in the rifle market and Winchester would stay out of the revolver market. The Model 1890 was a great way to compete directly with the Single Action Army by Colt, without starting a war between the two companies. The choice of the caliber was also a logical way for Winchester to emphasize the favorite pistol caliber (44-40 WCF) chambering of its most popular rifle line.

After the production of a few Model 1888 transition revolvers called the “New Model Pocket Army”, Remington began production of the Model 1890 Single Action Army revolver. As mentioned above, it was manufactured between 1891 to 1896 in very small numbers. It is one of the most sought after of all of the Remington handguns. Standard barrel length was 7-1/2 inches or 5 3/4 inches. Of the 2,020 produced, a handful of Remington 1890s saw service as side arms by Indian police on Western reservations.

The overall condition is near fine. Original blue finish, case colors (still vivid on the protected part of the hammer), and patina. The action is excellent and holds the safety, half-cock, and full-cock notches. The bore is in nice shape for age with bright lands and strong rifling. The Remington trademarked hard rubber grips are in nice shape with the exception of the chip from the left grip panel. Numbers match. A fantastic example of a rare Remington 6-Shooter!

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 5-3/4 inches.

Caliber: .44-40 Winchester Center Fire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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Ancestry Guns considers all of our antique firearms as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R, or any license is required to possess, transport, sell or trade antique guns. All firearms sold by Ancestry Guns that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of Ancestry Guns' antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.

These antique guns are not sold in “live” condition. They are sold as collector’s items for historical display. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from Ancestry Guns you thereby release Ancestry Guns and its employees from any and all liability associated with use of our antique firearms.

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Ancestry Guns considers all of our antique firearms as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R, or any license is required to posses, transport, sell or trade antique guns. All firearms sold by Ancestry Guns that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of Ancestry Guns' antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.

These antique guns are not sold in “live” condition. They are sold as collector’s items for historical display. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from Ancestry Guns you thereby release Ancestry Guns and its employees from any and all liability associated with use of our antique firearms.

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