| Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army | |
|---|---|
 .44-40 Remington 1875 | |
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Remington Arms |
| Produced | 1875–1889 |
| Specifications | |
| Barrel length | 5 1/2 in, 7 in, 8 in (139.7 mm, 178 mm, 203 mm) |
| Cartridge | .45 Colt .44-40 Winchester .44 Remington |
| Action | Single-action |
| Maximum firing range | 55 yards (50 meters)[1] |
| Feed system | 6-shot Cylinder |
| Sights | Milled groove in the rear of the top-strap, Front blade. |
Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army (a.k.a. Improved Army or Frontier Army)[2] was a revolver by E. Remington & Sons. It was based upon the successful New Model Army (Remington Model 1858) with both revolvers having the same size, appearance, and the removable cylinder. The new 1875 Remington differed mainly from the older 1858 percussion model by having a bored through cylinder chambered for metallic cartridges. Thus, in 1875, Remington entered the cartridge revolver market with this big-frame, army style revolver, intended to compete with the Colt Peacemaker.[3] Ordinary citizens and Old West lawmen alike recognized the sturdy quality of the new Remington revolvers.[4] This design was followed by the Model 1888 and the Model 1890.
- ^ C.A.S. sightings at 50m
- ^ Flayderman, Norm (2001). Flayderman's guide to antique American firearms ... and their values (8th ed.). Iola, WI: Krause Publications. p. 145. ISBN 0-87349-313-3.
- ^ Bequette, Roy Marcot; Gangloff, Joel J. Hutchcroft; foreword by Arthur W. Wheaton; chapter introductions by Richard F. Dietz; book design by Robert L. (1998). James W. (ed.). Remington : "America's oldest gunmaker". Peoria, IL: Primedia. ISBN 1-881657-00-0.
- ^ "Uberti Remingtons". Archived from the original on 23 November 2011. Retrieved 22 November 2011.