government purchased fewer than 650 for use by Indian police, and another 1000 were sold to the Mexican government circa 1880. Army, and Remington was forced to seek other markets. By the time of its introduction, however, Colt had already secured contracts with the U.S. Īlso known as the "Improved Army" or "Frontier Army" revolver, this single-action was a competitor to Colt's popular Single Action Army line. Introduced to compete with Colt's single-action Army revolvers, this Remington design failed to meet with the commercial success made by Colt's model due to the Hartford firm's two-year head start in production and sales. This design was followed by the Model 1888 and the Model 1890. Ordinary citizens and Old West lawmen alike recognized the sturdy quality of the new Remington revolvers. Thus, in 1875, Remington entered the cartridge revolver market with this big-frame, army style revolver, intended to compete with the Colt Peacemaker. The new 1875 Remington differed mainly from the older 1858 percussion model by having a bored through cylinder chambered for metallic cartridges. It was based upon the successful New Model Army ( Remington Model 1858) with both revolvers having the same size, appearance, and the removable cylinder. Improved Army or Frontier Army) was a revolver by E. Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army (a.k.a. Preview Date & Times: Preview by Appointment Only: 20 Checkout Date & Times: Local Pickup is scheduled via online calendar.Milled groove in the rear of the top-strap, Front blade.
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This is an early nickel plated example stamped with serial number 708. 44-40 Serial #: 708 Low Estimate: 2,500 High Estimate: 3,500 A well-kept and historically significant Remington model 1875 single action army chambered in. Make: Remington Barrel Length: 7-1/2" Model: 1875 SA Year - Range: 1874-1888 Caliber.