Manufactured c. 1875, this is a solid example of an Egyptian Army contract Remington Model 1875 revolver. The Egyptian government placed an order for 10,000 Remington Model 1875 Army Revolvers. An unknown number of these revolvers were manufactured before Remington decided to stop production because Egypt still owed the company several hundred thousand dollars for rolling block rifles and carbines. It has long been thought that few, if any, were actually delivered to Egypt. The revolver has "*R" on the left side of the barrel at the breech, an "R" on the left side of the frame at the breech, and an "J.W.R." cartouche on the left grip panel which are associated with the Egyptian contract Model 1875s. Matching serial number on the loading gate arm, left side of the grip frame, right grip panel, and trigger guard tang (internal). Included is a photocopy of the Don Ware's article "Variations in Remington Model 1875, Model 1888, and Model 1890 Revolvers" published in the first quarter 2004 issue of the Remington Society of America Journal. Per our consignor, this revolver belonged to Don Ware and, while not identified in the aforementioned article, is the piece used to illustrate the Egyptian variation. In the article Ware wrote that he had "seen enough evidence" to conclude that "a significant number" of the Model 1875 was delivered to the Egyptian government. Provenance: The Don Ware Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Fine, retaining 40% original blue finish with a mixed brown and gray patina on the balance and some scattered pitting. The grips are also fine with some dings and scratches and a legible cartouche. Mechanically excellent. A seldom encountered Egyptian contract Remington Model 1875 revolver.