Mack Hacker, #60477 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I have just acquired an 1875 Remmie. The letters R.S. are stamped on the bottom of the grip frame and on the left grip panel as well. Anyone know the significance of this stamp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Jack Hammer Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 My guess would be they are the initials of the inspector? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Hacker, #60477 Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 Anyone know where the ser no should be located on this revolver? I have found a number under the grips and on the left grip panel, but am not sure if this is an actual ser no or not. If the R.S. is the initials of an inspector, would that indicate that the revolver was intended for govt use? I doubt that guns intended for the private market would be stamped with large(3/8") initials in the grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Johnson, SASS #38283 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Gotta Ask Are we talking about an original Remington 1875 revolver, or a replica? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Hacker, #60477 Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 It is original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Jack Hammer Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Good point on the need for an inspector stamp and government use. I wonder if a previous owner put his initials on it to mark his property Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Hacker, #60477 Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 I don't think anyone would stamp both grip panels and the steel on the bottom of the grip frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 What type of lettering is on the grip panels? If it is script with very thin lines, it could be an inspector's initials. OTOH, if stamped or carved, it might well be the initials of a civilian employee of the Quartermaster Dept. who bought the gun. This was more common than many people think. It would help if we could see photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Hacker, #60477 Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 Here are a few pics. Lower left panel w/cal and ser no? http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd29/remcclellen/GEDC0072.jpg Whole gun http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd29/remcclellen/GEDC0067.jpg Right side grip(NO. R.S. does not stand for right side http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd29/remcclellen/GEDC0068.jpg Left side grip panel http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd29/remcclellen/GEDC0071.jpg I apologize for the quality. Just couldn't make anything work tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Jack Hammer Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 That just seems like something the government/ military would do to a gun at an armory inspection to me....I'm going with government inspector initials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Jack Hammer Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Read the entry on the first pistol....Maybe? http://www.thespiritoftheoldwest.com/Collecting-Firearms-Remingtons.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Jack Hammer Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Here is a page of US inspector initials, who they were and what time period. I don't see an exact match that makes sense with the dates. http://www.proofhouse.com/cm/us_inspector.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Well, the 44 W indicates it is chambered for 44 Winchester, or 44-40. I don't think our government ever issued the 1875 Remington, in any caliber. Here are some clues? http://www.gunsinternational.com/REMINGTON-MODEL-1875-REVOLVER-IN-CALIBER-44-40.cfm?gun_id=100368130 Maybe issued to the Indian Police? There are no Remington markings on the barrel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nawlins Kid SASS #36107 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I have an original 1858 Remmie and the cartouche is on the lower part of left grip panel and nothing on the right panel.. It is to faint to take a photo but its like a typical cartouche from that era I have seen . The letters are part of a single punch with a single line border around the letters. There is a chance it was refurbish at a armory and the letters are that of a armorer. Also maybe the reason for both panels having the stamps was to show that both panels where inspected. I found some info on the " The Remington Society of America " web site. Check it out. http://www.remingtonsociety.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3543 Nawlins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Hacker, #60477 Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 Roll mark on barrel says E REMINGTON AND SONS.ILION N.Y. USA. RS is stamped in the metal on the base of the grip frame, ahead of lanyard ring Same number(120) stamped in the grip is also stamped on the grip frame under the grips. Thanks Goody, that's a pic I hadn't found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 http://www.gunsamerica.com/905415738/Remington_Model_1875_U_S_Govt_Revolver.htm Look at all 21 pictures here. I can't explain the barrel length issue, but a lot of what I think you're saying is displayed in these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanigan Flats Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Could the pistol have belonged to a private company at some point with the initials of R.S? the 120 looks like a butt/ID number to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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