fairly quickly during the years E. Remington & Sons were building them with They have become a true scarcity. Remington supplied the U.S. Navy with its first breech-loading rifle. The top barrel flat is marked: "PATENTED SEPT. 14. They are otherwise identical to the original second and third Spanish contract rifles, aside from the 12.11mm chambering. The first model was the 1873 also known as the "hammer lifter" as the locks new models appearing every year or two. Over 98,000 7mm Remington Model 1897/02/10 rifles were produced until 1918. later gun's sometimes there is a "P" ahead of the serial number, The "P" 6 Extra Fine damascus and scroll engraving Several companies produce drop-in "conversion" cylinders for replicas, enabling the firing of low-pressure modern cartridges without altering the revolver's frame. My personal opinion was it was a grade 4 1882/83 also. While the Colt employs separate screws for the cylinder stop and trigger, those components share the same through-frame screw in the Remington design. of the first production as a model number, however it has since become common Caliber: .44 Caliber Ball It has light engraving and a Damascus barrel. Shotguns were evolving Remington pressured Greece into canceling their contract to reap a higher price from the French. The Model 1889 begins with serial number 001 in 1889 and runs through 250,401+ in 1910. The model A serial number is printed on the receiver of each Remington rifle or shotgun, provided it's a newer model. 1894 serial number's start with a (1) and the model 1900 serial number's start caliber, 6 1/2" barrel, left side, New Model Police Revolver with 4 1/2" barrel, left side, 38 r.f. The hammers are different, It is very easy to use, it uses information from the Remington company. The Remington revolver owes its durability to the "topstrap", solid-frame design. Company (Union Metallic Cartridge Company); and 1925 to present, Remington Arms Company. Sold later as surplus by the French to American military arms dealers such as Schuyler, Hartley and Graham. Actions on this contract had serial numbers as well and date of 1868. The first model was the 1873 also known as the "hammer lifter" as the locks Also on the 1894 especially on google_ad_client = "ca-pub-5708522835464660"; It was available in either cal. Inspector Mark is a vertical Hourglass, the KO (5-77) date stamp, and then the number or numbers 14. revolvers. The quick way to different between year models is by hammer shape and Thousands have been imported to U.S. since the 1960s. serial number, the "Q" signifies the model 1900. 5 Fine LeeRoy Wisner All Rights Reserved, Originated 05-17-04 The hammers are different, with a (3). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ Whitmore Patent No. Also, a small "H" cartouche is found on left receiver, as well as on the flat of the bayonet lug, which indicates Hartley the primary contractor who had the conversions completed. google_ad_height = 125; Remington 700, 870 or 1100 serial/barrel number lookup will work with Remington 700, 870 or any other Remington shotgun or rifle. Your gun appears to be well worn with most of the original finish on metal and wood gone and the checkering on the wood and engraving on the metal well worn. 2 same except for twist barrel, No. 7 Superior damascus and extra fine scroll engraving. ---- Third is my 581. Most are well worn from desert exposure and show extreme wear and replaced parts. No. into the catalogs, but few have been observed. The 1894 was more of a precision fit gun & could be had as an engraved version. Several thousand were unsold until 1921, when most were transferred to warehouses of Remington agents and wholesalers to be sold at almost fire sale prices. These conversions, of course, being akin to the original Remington cartridge conversions used on the Western frontier of the 1860s and 1870s. 10 gauge So if the serial number Before 1906 both the 1894 & 1900 models had the firing pin made integral on the google_ad_slot = "4659516359"; google_ad_width = 160; Remington made hammer double barrels from 1874 to M1900, hammerless, made The 1873 & 1876 were available in 1900-1910 10 gauge google_ad_slot = "4659516359"; The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. First The hammer was again different. This was a generic Remington Rolling Block chambered for .50-70 Government cartridge, with 36" barrel and three barrel bands. (sorry, but this e-mail is no longer valid) between the 1894 and the 1900. Courtesy of Roy Gunther, William M. Furnish & Charles through the 1883, 1885 and 1887. It was possible to lower the Whitney hammer between cylinder chambers for safe carry, but without the Remington milled slot, the Whitney cylinder could possibly slip and rotate, allowing the hammer to strike a loaded, capped chamber and cause an accidental discharge. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. signifies the 1894. Suppose you own a Remington model 700 and are curious about its year of manufacture. [3], To meet the increased demand for rifle barrels, in 1828 the Remingtons moved their forge and foundry from its rural setting to 100 acres (0.40km2) of land they had purchased astride the canal and abutting the Mohawk River near a town then called Morgan's Landing (later Ilion), New York. First barrels. More variations of the basic Whitworth design were The patent (U.S. 79,265) was sold for $12,000 to Densmore and Yost, who agreed with E. Remington and Sons (then famous as a manufacturer of sewing machines) to commercialize what was known as the Sholes and Glidden Type-Writer. Ironically with 100,291 produced, they have highest production record of Remington Military Rolling Block of smokeless powder era. I also [5], In 1839 Eliphalet was joined by his oldest son, Philo Remington (to make the business "E. Remington & Son"); in 1845, his second son, Samuel, also joined the company, afterward called "E. Remington & Sons". The internal lockwork of the Remington is also simpler in construction. Page For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. , was the first hammers back to half cock. M1882, for the first Stocks usually have unit markings and individual serial numbers. M1883 was introduced The lockplate had 3 screws at the rear, made in REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY . Does this have any significance? One holds that the younger Remington wanted to purchase a rifle and lacked the money to buy one, so he made his own. Remington supplied the U.S. Army with rifles in the MexicanAmerican War (1846 to 1848). Early Whitney revolvers, for example, were similar to the Remington but lacked the safety slots. W inspectors mark on the cylinder and L on the trigger guard, serial number clearly visible on underside of the barrel reads 80999 as well as a matching number on the grip frame, the serial number range places the date of manufacture in or about 1865. Original Item: Only One Available. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. [3][4], Remington percussion revolvers are very accurate and capable of considerable power with muzzle velocities in the range of 550 to 1286+ feet-per-second, depending upon the charge loaded by the shooter. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The 1879 is the only lifter action Remington 134200 . Around 1906 Remington made the change to the floating firing pin on matted to rib, no engraving. significant than all the rest. As far as the receiver parts go about the only difference is fit and finish Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. New Model Army Revolver in .44 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action revolver, with an 8-inch octagon barrel marked: E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, NEW YORK, U.S.A. [1][8], William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody used an ivory-handled New Model Army .44, serial number 73,293, from 1863 until 1906, when he gave it to his ranch foreman with a handwritten note which said that, "It never failed me. LIFTER ACTION- MODEL 1882- This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. google_ad_slot = "3335216935"; Subtle but noticeable differences in hammers, loading levers, and cylinders help identify each model. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. did all the later Remington hammer doubles. This rifle featured one of the strongest receivers ever made. Those which have two barrel bands and an even shorter 29.125" barrel are rare and 40% should be added to below listed prices. (push button type). It saw use in the American West, both in its original percussion configuration and as a metallic cartridge conversion, as well as around the world. do repair and restoration on them. by Mike Strietbeck Wed Jun 17, 2009 3:36 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Topics related to Pre - 1898 Remington Pistols. , used the same Made in 10, 12, & 16 gauges. or "lifter model" They were No. [8], Remington, in addition, was one of the most successful gun manufacturers in the world arms trade between 1867 and 1900, specifically through the export of the Remington Rolling Block action rifle. The hammer was again different. Thanks for allowing me to explain. (not flat) and /or one screw in the trigger guard (not two) and /or a concave matted to rib, no engraving. Shotguns were evolving fairly quickly during the years E. Remington & Sons were building them with new models appearing every year or two. Argentine variants are marked identically, having Knoxform chamber as well. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. the sides of the hammers and moved them to half-cock. The next model the 6 Extra Fine damascus and scroll engraving The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. the sides of the hammers and moved them to half-cock. Make: E. Remington & Sons Model: These are known as the "Model 1858", but production did not begin until 1861. Noteworthy is that RV-marked Cuban carbines are usually re-chambered to the improved .43 Reformado cartridge, which is interchangeable with the Spanish Remington cartridge. G. Semmer as published in THE GUN REPORT, July & August 1991. [2] The Remington Army revolver is large-framed revolver in .44 caliber with an 8-inch barrel length. /* Small upper */ google_ad_client = "ca-pub-5708522835464660"; At the end of 1900s, so-called M1902 was equipped with a banded front sight and a more cost effective ramp type rear sight and leaf. There were seven grades of Model 1889 shotguns More variations of the basic Whitworth design were google_ad_height = 125; The frame and cylinder retain 97% original blue finish with only minor collector type handling marks. Block est. model" used a lever on the tang that lifted up to open the barrels and draw the By knowing that the NM started at about serial number 15,000 you can do the math to get an approximate date on your serial number. both guns. Page, Originated 05-17-04 Overall condition is excellent, though this revolver has been refinished. moved back between the hammers when the lifter was raised engaged flanges on ILION NEW YORK. There were six grades of the Models 1882, 1883, 1885 and 1887. forend iron. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. 3 same The hammers are different, Next, my 541T Sporter. 1910. 1876 YEARS 1887 1886-1888 20200-23700 3500 . Named after the Spanish Civil Guard, but never been proven to be issued to them. Early slot extractor, three-band rifle with no provision for saber bayonet lug, leaf adjustable rear sight, spring held barrel bands. serial numbers as the 1882 model. Extraordinary Factory Engraved, Early Production, Two-Digit Serial Number 81 "First Type, First Issue" E. Remington & Sons Model 1875 Army Single Action Revolver with Pearl Grips This revolver from c. late 1874 or early 1875 is one of the first 100 Remington Model 1875 revolvers off the line and is certainly one of the finest extant today both in terms of condition and its embellishment. google_ad_client: "ca-pub-5708522835464660", the sides of the hammers and moved them to half-cock. Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). Hammers were rebounding. The cartouche is crisp and clean. The serial numbers run as follows: /* RSA 160 wide tower */ ---- The following is an No. google_ad_height = 600; To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. time a conventional turning lever to open the barrel was used. LeeRoy Wisner All Rights Reserved Exceptional Factory Engraved Gold and Silver Plated Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver with Rare Two Digit Serial Number and Incised Pearl GripsApproximately 25,000 Model 1875s were manufactured between 1875 and 1889. Made in 10 The Model 1882/3 starts with serial number 001 in 1882 and runs through 15,000+ in 1884. 3 is a six shot, single action (SA), traditional western style revolver with a web under the barrel that invokes the percussion 1858 Remington Army revolver. new models appearing every year or two. 7 Superior damascus and extra fine scroll engraving. Hammers were rebounding. Model 1876 (Lifter Action) Could have been had in "ordnance or damascus steel 1885 1885-1886 16700-20200 3500 . The Remington Navy revolver is slightly smaller framed than the Army and in .36 caliber with a 7.375inch [Beals Navy 7.5inch] barrel length. hammers. 149,000 were purchased by France in the war of 1870-71. M1889, the last & The Euroarms and Uberti New Model Army replicas are nearly identical to the originals. Could have been had in "ordnance or damascus steel /* Small upper */ made. All have 6 number's in the serial number. It was a running change so there is no exact serial number. model" used a lever on the tang that lifted up to open the barrels and draw the 1875 did away with this and featured Hepburn's designed rebounding locks, as parts catalog, REMINGTON DOUBLE BARREL Model 1876 (Lifter Action) later gun's sometimes there is a "P" ahead of the serial number, The "P" [9], The various pistols in this series with pertinent data. In 1868, Remington began offering five-shot metallic cartridge conversions of the revolver in .46 rimfire. These are difficult to price, but normally reap a far higher tag than the standard 1879 Argentine model. They had their agents convert these to .43 Spanish by shortening barrels to 33.875" and reaming chambers to accept smaller dimensions of Spanish cartridge. 1876-1882 For the model 1900, they did away with the point on top of the buttplate and excerpt from a Remington 1902 catalog. gun parts, we give the following information : The Remington Double 2 same except for twist barrel, No. safety it will almost always have the floating firing pin's. 5 Fine These evolved Numbers appear limited and were advertised in factory catalogs dated as late as 1882. Gun's with flat ribs will be earlier guns, & will usually have the firing pin's [4] The move coincided with the elder Eliphalet's death, and Eliphalet II assumed control of the business. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. There were three progressive models made: the Remington-Beals Army & Navy (18601862), the 1861 Army & Navy (18621863), and the New Model Army & Navy (18631875). Due to the fire, the Colt 1860 Army was not available for some time. It is, however, unlikely that this was common practice during the period. M1873 or "hammer lifter Aside from shorter barrel length, rear sight is 1" from forward edge of receiver and most have a short combination saber bayonet lug. The lockplate had 3 screws at the rear, made in