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Circa: 1893
Condition: used. antique
Color: aged metal patina
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Remington
Author: Remington
Edition: 1
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Remington model 1890, SA Army Revolver. One of only 2020 model 1890's ever made. Produced as a successor to Remington's model 1875, these single action army models were made to compete with the wildly popular Colt SAA. Remington's dreams of competing with the Colt SA revolvers never materialized and for that reason the model 1890 Remington Army, which was first introduced in 1891, was discontinued in 1896. The fact that only approximately 2000 guns of this model were made was unfortunate for Remington, but due to their misfortune, this very well made revolver is now one of the most sought after and prized of all Remington handguns. I have always been a Colt man, but in my opinion, this Remington SA Army is equal to the Colt SA Army in every possible way.
The fit, feel and function of this antique revolver are all testaments to the quality of craftsmanship and effort that went into the design. I have several Remington models 1875, and can say without a doubt that the 1890 model shows huge improvements. Remington actually achieved their goal of producing a fitting competitor for the Colt pistols, but the country was shrinking. The days of the Wild Wild West were coming to a close and Remington's effort to compete with Colt simply came too late.
Of those 2000 or so model 1890's made, only a handful remain that can come close to matching the beauty and functionality of this particular revolver. Original in all ways, this 44 40-center fire six-shooter is as good as they get. Not perfect, pristine or bought and then locked away in a drawer for over 100 years, this gun has been there and seen plenty, but whoever used it, new how to take care of a sidearm. The gun has almost no pitting at all and very little in the way of mishandling marks. Yes it is worn, but worn smoothly and no worn enough to ruin the Remington markings or the tight, crisp function of its mechanisms. The factory installed 5 1/2 inch barrel has strong rifling and minimal pitting and shoots strait as an arrow.
The lock up is tight and true. In other words, the gun is a dream to shoot. The grips are worn smooth, and have some areas where they have been repaired, but they are the originals and the Remington logo is still visible, plus they fit tight and just plain feels good in your hand. Traces of the original factory bluing can be found in many of the protected areas, but for the most part that bluing has aged and changed into what is now a wonderful brownish patina. To me this is what an antique revolver is supposed to look like. Used, not abused. Aged, not buffed to bare, shiny metal. Real.
I guarantee this is a true model 1890, not a slick remake of a model 1875, as many really are and if there is a nicer model 1890 Remington out there, I would really like to see it. JM
WE ASK YOU TO PLEASE NOTE: WE CAN NOT ACCEPT PAYMENTS THROUGH PAYPAL FOR ANY OF OUR ANTIQUE FIREARMS. PLEASE PAY BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY. THANK YOU. JM
Please note: This is a true antique, pre 1898 black powder firearm and as such is considered a collectible antique under Federal Law. Please be aware that some states have differing laws pertaining to old firearms. You are responsible to know the laws of your state of residence before purchasing this or any other antique weapon. Thank you. |
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