Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice in example of the Remington M-1890 New Model Army Revolver. This was basically a continuation of the preceding model 1875, which had been introduced to compete with Colt's own Single Action Army, introduced in 1873. Unfortunately the two year advantage Colt had been well used by Colt to secure virtually all the U.S. Government Contracts leaving Remington to find additional and different markets. Still, it's a very well made revolver, and has a solid place in U.S. firearm history.

This example still has its original 5 3/4" barrel in place, without any "cowboy" style modifications. It still has the correct nickel "blade" front sight, which has not been modified or replaced. It also still has the original Remington monogrammed plastic checkered grips, which do have some cracks and repairs, so we believe them to be original, and not replacements.

The markings on the top of the barrel are clear:

This indicates this revolver was definitely made after 1888, when the name changed from E Remington & Sons. The serial number 1439 is present on the edge of the left grip frame, underneath the grip. Only 2,020 of these revolvers were made between 1890 and 1896, and the production numbers are known, so we can verify that this revolver was made in 1893. It is correctly marked 44. C. F. W (44 Center Fire Winchester) on the left side of the frame. There are also assembly and inspection marks in various places.

Our example here is good used condition, showing evidence of a long life on the plains or off in the Western states. The original blued finish is worn to a gray patina, and is only still present under the barrel web. The original grips have some cracks and repairs, and there is also a crack in the hammer above the firing pin slot. The cylinder pin has had the end break off, so it can no longer be pulled out without removing the barrel web. Also the retaining screw hole for the web opens into the bore.

The revolver functions well, however it can be finicky at times, as with any revolver of this age. We tested it, and the hammer has all four "clicks", including the safety and loading positions. It has good indexing and a strong cylinder lockup. It does have a bit of wobble, as expected. The bore shows lands and grooves, but also has wear and oxidation.

A really nice rare U.S. Revolver, sure to delight any collector of Americana, ready to display!

The Remington Model 1890 New Model Army was a revolver by Remington Arms. It was a based upon the successful Remington Model 1875 and the lesser known Model 1888 with both revolvers having the same size, appearance, and the removable cylinder. The 1890 Remington single-actions kept the solid frame and similar styling of the 1875 model, but lacking the large web under the ejector rod housing and equipped with checkered rubber grips. Like the 1875 model, the 1890 was suitably made for metallic cartridges, but only issued in .44-40 caliber.

Remington entered the cartridge revolver market in 1875 when it introduced a big-frame, army-style revolver, a six-shooter to compete with the Colt Peacemaker. Ordinary citizens and Old West lawmen alike recognized the sturdy quality of the new Remington revolvers. Changes made to the 1890 were an attempt to make it more similar to the competing Colt single-action pistols of the era.

New York sporting arms dealers Hartley and Graham assumed control of the E. Remington & Sons and renamed the company to Remington Arms Company in 1888. After the production of a few Model 1888 transition revolvers with ​5 3⁄4-inch barrel, called the "New Model Pocket Army", Remington began production of the Model 1890 Single Action Army revolver. It was manufactured between 1890 and 1896 in very small numbers. It is one of the most sought-after of Remington handguns. Standard barrel length was ​7 1⁄2 inches or ​5 3⁄4 inches. Of the 2,020 produced, a handful of Remington 1890s saw service as side arms by Indian police on Western reservations.

In the book The Guns of Remington on page 199 it states the following manufacturing quantities by year for the 1890 revolver: 1891 – 125, 1892 – 844, 1893 – 583, 1894 – 467 and 1 in 1896. The revolvers were sequentially numbered from 1 to 2020.

Specifications: 

Years of Manufacture: 1893
Caliber: .44-40 Winchester Center Fire
Ammunition Type: Centerfire Cartridge
Barrel Length: 5 3/4  inches
Overall Length: 13 1/2 inches
Action: Single Action
Feed System: 6 Shot Revolver