Remington Model 1890
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The Model 1890 lacked the large web under the ejector rod housing found on the 1875 model and had checkered rubber grips.[1] Remington Arms produced the single-action revolver known as the Remington Model 1890 New Model Army.[1]
Key facts and history
Total production of the Model 1888 was less than 1,000 units, with assembly numbers not found over the low 300s range.[2] A transitional revolver, the "New Model Pocket Army", debuted in 1888 and was manufactured solely during 1888 and 1889.[2] Almost every Model 1888 revolver has a nickel finish; only a very small number were made with a blued finish.[2] Apart from the barrel's top marking, the Model 1888 and Model 1890 look exactly the same.[2]
The Model 1888 fired.44-40 ammunition, and many of its left grips are stamped "44" or "44W".[2] In 1888, Hartley and Graham, New York firearms dealers, took over E. Remington & Sons and changed its name to Remington Arms Company.[2]
References
- Wikipedia, "Remington Model 1890" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Flayderman, "Flayderman's guide to antique American firearms ... and their values", Krause Publications, 2001, p. 146 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Remington Model 1890" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Flayderman, "Flayderman's guide to antique American firearms ... and their values", Krause Publications, 2001, p. 145 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
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