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Thanks much for the opinions Dan and Bill. The grips are what attracted me to this revolver since it makes it so unusual. Bill please add it to your database. Thanks again

Hello,
Just picked up this Remington 1875 and would like your opinions.
I believe it was manufactured around 1880 based on the fact it has a mix new and old features.
Old Features:
1) barrel address E Remington & Sons reads from the frame to muzzle
2)Pinched front sight
3)old style trigger and ...

Thanks Dan. I just replied to Bill. I hope he gets the message I can't see anything in my sent file. BTW I did find a company that sells 44 Remington brass from resized 44 Colt and they chamber perfectly. I have heeled bullets on back order and am going to make some dummies for display. I know this ...

Hello,
The pics didn't come through but yes the ejector assembly is missing and apparently someone jammed in a too large cylinder rod.
When the shut down is over I'm going to ask my gunsmith to remove it. I've found Uberti ejector assembly and lanyard ring fits perfectly. I'm going to install them ...

Thanks Dan. I'm trying to soak the pin in penetrating oil wherever I can get access. The think it is just rusted in place. The gun looks to have had some hard useage and not a lot of maintenance. I appreciate your response.
John

Hello,
I just purchased a 1875 Remington revolver in .44 Remington CF serial number 14227. I'm having a difficult time removing the cylinder pin. I don't see any catch to release. For example my Colt single action has a screw on the frame which holds the pin in and must be removed.
What has to be ...