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May 07, 2023 09:00 AM PDT Annex
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Rare High Condition Remington Model 1888 Single Action Revolver
Rare High Condition Remington Model 1888 Single Action Revolver Rare High Condition Remington Model 1888 Single Action Revolver Rare High Condition Remington Model 1888 Single Action Revolver Rare High Condition Remington Model 1888 Single Action Revolver Rare High Condition Remington Model 1888 Single Action Revolver Rare High Condition Remington Model 1888 Single Action Revolver Rare High Condition Remington Model 1888 Single Action Revolver Rare High Condition Remington Model 1888 Single Action Revolver Rare High Condition Remington Model 1888 Single Action Revolver Rare High Condition Remington Model 1888 Single Action Revolver Rare High Condition Remington Model 1888 Single Action Revolver
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Rare High Condition Remington Model 1888 Single Action Revolver

Desirable and rare Remington Model 1888 Single Action revolver manufactured between 1888 & 1889 with less than 1,000 total produced. Serial number 1600 is found inside left grip panel, on bottom of the frame. Desirable 7-1/2- inch barrel marked one-line “E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION N.Y. U.S.A.” Finished in full nickel, including original screws. Chambered in .44-40 W.C.F. cartridge. Left side of frame marked: “.44 C.F.W.” Two-piece rosewood grips with nickel escutcheons and retaining screw. Lanyard ring mounted to frame butt. The Model 1888 is the scarcest and most desirable of all the Remington large-frame single action revolvers. Size: 13 ¾ inches long overall with 7 ½ inch barrel. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S $50 plus a 1.5% replacement cost insurance fee. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Provenance:Guy Gerhard Collection

Condition:

Near mint with 98% bright original nickel plate remaining overall. Slight freckling on backstrap. Bore is bright. Action is tight and crisp. Grips are near mint showing excellent fit and minimum wear. Overall, a most desirable Remington revolver that would be near impossible to improve upon and is worthy of the most advanced collection. -MKS-

Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$11,213
05/07/2023
 

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