(A) RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 EGYPTIAN CONTRACT SINGLE

Blue finish with 7-1/2" round barrel, pinched post front sight and “E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION N.Y. U.S.A.” address. Left upper front side of frame and outside rear edge of cylinder are stamped with a small “R” and the barrel with a small five pointed star on left side at the frame. These marks are indicative of the Egyptian contract. Mounted with twp piece walnut grips numbered in pencil inside each grip and strong "JWR" cartouche on left grip. Buttstrap is mounted with a lanyard stud and ring. This revolver is one of the 10,000 pieces contracted from Remington by the Egyptian Government which, to date, have proven very elusive, scarce and hard to find. It is believed, perhaps, that given the fact that Egypt was in the rears in payments of previous contracts with Remington that it is likely only a few of these pieces were produced and therefore leading to their extreme scarcity. This is an oustanding example of the Egyptian contract Model 1875 Remington. CONDITION: Very fine with matching grips. Barrel and web retain most of their original factory blue, somewhat thinned on barrel, stronger in sheltered areas, strong and bright on the web. Frame retains generous amounts of original blue, having flaked, and lightly worn to a medium blue-brown patina. Trigger guard retains most of its strong original blue. Hammer retains about all of its brilliant case colors, somewhat thinned on left side from contact with the frame. Front and back straps are a grey patina. Grips are sound showing light wear and retain most of their original oil finish. Safety notch is missing from hammer, ejector spring is not present, otherwise mechanics are fine, with a bright shiny bore. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Remington FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1875 Serial Number: 8676Condition: Dimensions: