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Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver with Nice Period Holster Identified to 101 Ranch

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Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver with Nice Period Holster Identified to 101 Ranch
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serial #3928, 44 Remington CF, 7 1/2'' barrel with a fair bore showing moderate pitting and strong rifling throughout, the ejector rod housing retainer screw hole having been deepened at some point and it now impinges into the bore, but has not yet broken through. This revolver has a lot of character with the metal surfaces toned to a deep gray and plum-brown patina showing some scattered old fine pitting and oxidation staining, and some light dings or tool marks mostly along the barrel and ejector rod housing. The ejector rod housing shows an old cleaning with evident striations and its retainer screw is a somewhat oversized period replacement. The bottom of the frame also appears to show an old repair and there are a few flakes of original nickel finish lurking about the frame. The E. Remington & Sons barrel address remains completely intact and strong and the smooth walnut grips remain in very good condition showing the expected light dings and handling marks with honest wear and some gaps along the top edge where they meet the frame. The grips no longer bear any legible numbers on their interiors and the exterior of the right panel is stamped ''101'' below the escutcheon and ''R'' on the base, no doubt a 101 Ranch property mark. There are also some scribblings along the insides of the grips with ''Jack Case'' being lightly penciled along the left panel. The lanyard ring is present, the triggerguard and loading gate are matching the frame and the cylinder and frame are matching by assembly number ''231''. The action is generally functional, with timing and lock-up a little off on a few chambers and the ejector rod somewhat sluggish. The revolver includes a wonderful three-loop Mexican-style leather holster, the bottom neatly impressed with a roundel stamp ''MADE ON / 101 RANCH / BLISS O.T.'' The holster body shows some light floral carving, a nickel-plated brass star escutcheon affixed via leather cord and 92 iron brads that show honest oxidation and patina. The appearance of the holster is very honest as well with a darkened patina and light crackling, otherwise remaining in fine condition. The 101 Ranch was built in 1892 and put on the 101 Ranch Wild West Show featuring Joe Miller and cast members through the years including Tom Mix and Buffalo Bill. The ranch also leased equipment and loaned performers to the movie industry, but by the mid-1920s the show started posting losses as the movie industry and other forms of entertainment began to surpass the ''old fashioned'' traveling Wild West shows. Jack Case also worked with the 101 Ranch and in the industry in general as a performer and stuntman. This is a very interesting ensemble for the Wild West collector, connected to one of the premier shows of the early 1900s. (13F11001-22) {ANTIQUE} (3000/5000)