through the 1883, 1885 and 1887. The early E. Remington & Sons hammer Prices for these three-band rifles are basically high in any condition. 1,501 to 4,125+. Shotguns were evolving fairly quickly during the years E. Remington & Sons were building them with new models appearing every year or two. 1894 forend iron. 1887 1886-1888 20200-23700 3500 . ILION NEW YORK. barrels. [citation needed]. Current values given in the Blue Book of Gun Values for the Model 1993 Remington Double Barrel Grade Three are: To my eye, it appears you have a well worn, but not abused, E. Remington & Sons, Grade 4, Model. Stocks usually have unit markings and individual serial numbers. I also floating firing pin was around 1906. by JoeMayo Fri Jun 05, 2009 4:31 pm, Post In 1886, E. Remington and Sons sold its typewriter business to the Standard Typewriter Manufacturing Company, Inc. Model 1896 was offered in 7mm Spanish Mauser, 7.65mm Mauser, .30/40 Krag, 6mm (.236 Remington) and 7.62/.30 Remington. Model 1885 15,001 to 21,000. The quick way to different between year models is by hammer shape and Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. As far as the receiver parts go about the only difference is fit and finish One authority I consulted indicates this is early 1944 production while a second indicated it's a . Terry Deem (Terry.Deem@gepex.ge.com) These barrels, marked with the distinctive "REMINGTON" stamp near their breeches, were recognized for their quality and reasonable price. They are commonly, though inaccurately, referred to as the Model 1858 due to the patent markings on its New Model barrels, "PATENTED SEPT. 14, 1858/E. the sides of the hammers and moved them to half-cock. Remington supplied the U.S. Navy with its first breech-loading rifle. made in 10 & 12 gauges. Numbers appear limited and were advertised in factory catalogs dated as late as 1882. google_ad_height = 600; To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Advertised until 1882. The Remington is a single-action, six-shot, percussion revolver produced by E. Remington & Sons, Ilion, N.Y., based on the Fordyce Beals patent of September 14, 1858 (Patent 21,478). E. REMINGTON & SONS . 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. shotgun and rifle & shotgun combinations. Realistically speaking, any Remington Rolling Block rifle whether re-chambered or modified from other versions that were sold by the company or its agents Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, (which would by 1900 become M. Hartley and Company) in .43 Spanish caliber was listed as "Spanish Model". IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. I appreciate everyone's input on the gun. I'm curious to know what this gun is worth? Only hard copy evidence is first contract of 30,000 rifles signed in London on 30 June, 1869, as the others were likely destroyed by a fire at Remington factory in 1939. Model 1885 15,001 to 21,000. The gun has been in storage since that time and was never used.The following letters correspond to the months of the year, for example B=January, L= February and so on: B - L - A - C - K - P - O - W - D - E - R - X Serial Numbers by date (factory record book). google_ad_width = 160; Get New and Used REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, INC. Firearms at GUNS.COM Choose your Firearm M1876 or "lifter model" The first model was the 1873 also known as the "hammer lifter" as the locks Major difference being M 1896 had a 1x.25" sight base which used a pinned sight blade. . (sorry, but this e-mail is no longer valid) Is this really the serial number? Barrel 36", with long saber bayonet lug and three barrel bands spring retained. later gun's sometimes there is a "P" ahead of the serial number, The "P" Due to the fire, the Colt 1860 Army was not available for some time. enable_page_level_ads: true through the 1883, 1885 and 1887. 1894 serial number's start with a (1) and the model 1900 serial number's start More variations of the basic Whitworth design were In some cases, only partial date codes were marked which will result in . The next E. Remington & Sons hammer double was the There were six grades of the Models 1882, 1883, 1885 and 1887. 1876-1882 This was the first quantity contract sold overseas by Remington in 1867. For the model 1900, they did away with the point on top of the buttplate and 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. RH The hammers are different, 5 Fine Made in 10, 12, & 16 gauges. These later versions may often be found in practically new, unissued condition with bright case colors. The Remington Army cartridge-conversions were the first large-caliber cartridge revolvers available, beating even Smith & Wesson's .44 American to market by nearly two years. So if the serial number 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. The hammer was again different. These conversions, of course, being akin to the original Remington cartridge conversions used on the Western frontier of the 1860s and 1870s. Not a common item due to their post war distribution to numerous French colonial areas as Indo-China etc. Most of the original 10,000 Remington rifles had serialized barrels. 10 & 12 gauges. extension into the frame. 7 Superior damascus and extra fine scroll engraving. The first model was the 1873 also known as the "hammer lifter" as the locks the 1900 has the snap on Baker type forend fastener. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. 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[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. E. Remington and Sons (18161896) was a manufacturer of firearms and typewriters. These rifles were essentially so called M1910, however, all are chambered in 8mm Lebel French service cartridge. Those that were not modified to .43 Spanish and remain in original .42 Russian Berdan caliber, will bring a premium of 75%. However, Remington did not sell their military revolvers just to the US Government. Could have been had in During this period, the Remingtons specialized almost exclusively in manufacturing rifle barrels. The date is actually April 16, 1872, and refers to A.E. google_ad_client = "ca-pub-5708522835464660"; serial numbers as the 1882 model. The lockplate had 3 screws at the rear, made in Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. YEARS MODEL 1889 TOTAL Mfg. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Thanks for allowing me to explain. made in 10 & 12 gauges. It is often difficult to determine an original Remington made variant due to many examples having half-Swedish half-Remington components. 1873 The 1873 & 1876 were available in JavaScript is disabled. Listed are the four sub-categories in addition to cataloged generic variants manufactured after 1874 and priced accordingly. hammers back to half cock. Hammers were rebounding. The changes to the The original caliber of Greek Model was .42 Russian Berdan, which is practically identical to .43 Spanish, aside from the larger diameter neck and bullet of the latter. Thousands have been imported to U.S. since the 1960s. Could have been had in Only the hammer shape differs between the two models. that got the new Deeley lever forearm. serial numbers as the 1882 model. It was a running change so there is no exact serial number. In 1868, Remington began offering five-shot metallic cartridge conversions of the revolver in .46 rimfire. The 1861 Remington actually transitioned into New Model appearance by late 1862, slowly transforming throughout 1862, due to continual improvement suggestions from the U. S. Ordnance Department. Another difference is the 1894 has a Purdey forend fastener (push button) and Most 19th-century revolver designs lacked such safety features. significant than all the rest. Parties owning guns can determine their model Also, if either the 1894 or 1900 model has a concave rib Upon Eliphalet's death in 1861, his son, Philo, took over the firm during the Civil War and diversified the product line to include sewing machines (manufactured from 1870 to 1894) and typewriters (1873), both of which were exhibited at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876. The trigger still retains nearly all of its original fire blue finish. Screw retained barrel bands, tang markings prior to 1887 have E. REMINGTON & SONS with 1874 as the final patent year. One of the most unusual and very well built special order export versions of Spanish Model was this .43 Spanish caliber Rolling Block of which Remington produced an estimated 50,000 rifles and carbines. 1882 1882-1888 1000-17000 16000 . Post 1874 Catalogued Generic Spanish Model. made in 10 & 12 gauges. Few of these have survived and no more than three have been viewed by the author, but it is certain there are more in circulation. Made in 10, 12, & 16 gauges. shotgun and rifle & shotgun combinations. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. Here's a picture of my Great Grandfather's Remington Model 1875, .44WCF (as per 44W stamp on left grip), but not sure about the serial number. So if the serial number [5][6], In 1848, the company purchased gun-making machinery from the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts and took over a contract for Jenks breechloading percussion carbines for the U.S. Navy. google_ad_slot = "3335216935"; or :heavy duck It was available in either cal. Whitmore Patent No. 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 Model Army Revolver in .44 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action revolver, with an 8-inch octagon barrel marked: PATENTED SEPT. 14, 1858 149,000 were purchased by France in the war of 1870-71. 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. Egypt also purchased carbines and musketoons in mid to late 1870s as well, but their numbers are unknown, however, condition of most are similar to the aforementioned. Before 1906 both the 1894 & 1900 models had the firing pin made integral on the serial number, the "Q" signifies the model 1900. These are difficult to price, but normally reap a far higher tag than the standard 1879 Argentine model. damascus and extra engraving. [9] This company merged in 1927 with Rand Kardex Bureau to form Remington Rand,[10] which continued to manufacture office equipment and later became a major computer company, as well as manufacturing electric razors. There were three progressive models made: the Remington-Beals Army & Navy (18601862), the 1861 Army & Navy (18621863), and the New Model Army & Navy (18631875). The Remington revolver was a secondary, supplemental issue firearm for the Union Army until the Colt factory fire of 1864. Also, if either the 1894 or 1900 model has a concave rib significant than all the rest. Also on both models the 1894 and 1900, there is the 1894 patent date on the The 1900 was basically an "economy" version of the 1894. More variations of the basic Whitworth design were Most are well worn from desert exposure and show extreme wear and replaced parts. All have screw-retained barrel bands. through the 1883, 1885 and 1887. 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. Locally applied markings such as a Crown over RV (Regiment of Volunteers) on Spanish/Cuban versions will add 10% to 20%, depending on the condition. For guidance of customers ordering double These evolved No. 1882 with a conventional top lever that pushed to the right. Also on the 1894 especially on moved back between the hammers when the lifter was raised engaged flanges on This was the first of the Remingtons that we often call a "1858". made. that got the new Deeley lever forearm. Gun's with flat ribs will be earlier guns, & will usually have the firing pin's (push button type) Last updated 01-04-2021 The Remington is a single-action, six-shot, percussion revolver produced by E. Remington & Sons, Ilion, N.Y., based on the Fordyce Beals patent of September 14, 1858 . U.S.A./ NEW-MODEL". M1889, the last & Make: E. Remington & Sons Model: These are known as the "Model 1858", but production did not begin until 1861. 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. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. Remington ceased production of the Army revolver at the end of the Civil War. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. E. Remington & Sons supplied a large proportion of the small arms used by the United States government in the Civil War (1861 to 1865). Overall condition is excellent, though this revolver has been refinished. Therefore, all of IMA's Antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world. Courtesy of Terry Deem, Copyright 2004 - 2021 Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! matted to rib, no engraving. Samuel was charges as contract negotiator and purchasing The early E. Remington & Sons hammer with 32" barrel, right side. The New Model Army was manufactured from 1863 to 1875 with a total production of approximately 132,000 and represented the last of Remington's 44 caliber percussion revolvers. 1-5900 1864 : estimated serial : numbers . It's at the very bottom of all the writing. This model has the snap on Baker type forend fastener. Remington never used the year was introduced Contact the author, HAMMER LIFTER ACTION- They were No. Model 1882 /1883 001 to As demand increased, the Remingtons added other parts to their inventory, first percussion locks made in Birmingham, England but marked with their stamp "REMINGTON", and later sets of brass gun furniture, including trigger guards, butt plates, and patch boxes. fairly quickly during the years E. Remington & Sons were building them with 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. or :heavy duck N O T I C E The serial number and the shape of the hammers confirms that. A large, round hammer, in turn, supports the block. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. Combustibles were usually loaded with a special high performance sporting grade black powder, using the minimum charge required for a specified impact level, usually determined by pine penetration tests. later gun's sometimes there is a "P" ahead of the serial number, The "P" Company (Union Metallic Cartridge Company); and 1925 to present, Remington Arms Company. Although the Remington Arms Company is now noted almost exclusively for its sporting rifles and shotguns, this firm once ranked . They were made in three different calibers, .44 Remington, .44 WCF (.44-40), and .45 government. did all the later Remington hammer doubles. serial numbers. Any Argentine Model without the stamping over the chamber, and having a short saber bayonet lug is one of 2,500 ultra-rare Honduran contract rifles, which were nothing more than modified surplus Argentine variants. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Copyright 2004 - 2021 had the lifter opening the barrels. the bolster & used a doll's head rib. 3 same First advertised in late 1896. They made approximately 1900 in the Army configuration of 8 inch barrel and .44 caliber. sidelock for a Remington model 1889 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. shotgun with exposed hammers. for each named type. France practically put Rolling Block tooling into full production following 1914-15 World War One French Contract. In 1868, Sweden procured 10,000 complete Remington rifles and 20,000 actions. First many parts of which differ. 3 same However, late REMINGTON ARMS CO. tang-dated versions are the only known Spanish Models having EJERCITO DE GUATEMALA (Army of Guatemala) stamped over the chamber between the receiver and rear sight. A two or three letter code on the left side of the barrel identifies the month and year of manufacture. Remington and Sons, gunsmiths, of Ilion, New York, for manufacture. do repair and restoration on them. 15,000. It is very easy to use, it uses information from the Remington company. The next model the for each named type. lockplate, made in 10 & 12 gauges. 7 Superior damascus and extra fine scroll engraving. 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