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by John_A
Fri May 15, 2020 6:11 pm
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: Remington 1875 when manufactured and Bone grips
Replies: 3
Views: 2087

Re: Remington 1875 when manufactured and Bone grips

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
by John_A
Thu May 14, 2020 7:49 pm
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: Remington 1875 when manufactured and Bone grips
Replies: 3
Views: 2087

Remington 1875 when manufactured and Bone grips

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 t...
by John_A
Fri Apr 17, 2020 7:36 pm
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: 1875 Remington cylinder pin removal
Replies: 12
Views: 7313

Re: 1875 Remington cylinder pin removal

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 ...
by John_A
Thu Apr 16, 2020 1:22 pm
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: 1875 Remington cylinder pin removal
Replies: 12
Views: 7313

Re: 1875 Remington cylinder pin removal

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 a...
by John_A
Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:34 pm
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: 1875 Remington cylinder pin removal
Replies: 12
Views: 7313

Re: 1875 Remington cylinder pin removal

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
by John_A
Fri Feb 21, 2020 10:20 am
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: 1875 Remington cylinder pin removal
Replies: 12
Views: 7313

1875 Remington cylinder pin removal

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 do...