Stamps on a 1875

[stanforth]

Hi
Barn finds are very rare here in the UK these days but this came to light last week.

Model 1875 in .44 Remington. Good item not at all messed about with and showing over 35% original finish. Pinched sights and with lanyard ring.

Now for the question. Apart from the Remington address and the batch/serial number under the grips the only mark on the gun is a cartouch stamped into the grip. It has the letters 'FR' in an oblong and looks rather like the military inspectors marks that I am used to on Colts.

It lucky that it wasn't in .45 Colt otherwise our caring government would have had it destroyed.

Fight for what you have. When it's gone, it's gone.

[Jay Huber]

I think you have a n Egyptian contract gun in 44 Remington. They were sold to Egypt through the London office but few were delivered since Egypt still owed money to Remington for previous order of Rolling Block Rifles. It should have a Star like stamp where the frame meets the barrel Jay Huber RSA

[stanforth]

Thanks Jay.

The revolver does in fact have a small star on the barrel about 1/4 inch in front af frame. You have been a great help especially as it proves calibre amnd will satisfy our licencing authorities.

I didn't know about a London Office. Do you have any suggestion as to where I can researchn this further.

Stanforth

[Jay Huber]

The London edition of the 1875 Catalog gives an address Remington Arms Co, 54 Queen Victoria St. London. I will appreciate being made privy to any ifo you find about this office? Jay Huber RSA

[stanforth]

The London edition of the 1875 Catalog gives an address Remington Arms Co, 54 Queen Victoria St. London. I will appreciate being made privy to any ifo you find about this office? Jay Huber RSA

Yes. Certainly. After all research is for sharing.

Stanforth