Remington Model 1875 New Army
E. Remington and Sons · Revolver · Discontinued · 1875
Also known as: Remington Model 1875, Remington Improved Army, Remington New Model Army 1875, Remington Single Action Army
Overview
The Remington Model 1875 New Army is a six-shot, single-action centerfire revolver introduced by E. Remington and Sons to compete with the Colt Single Action Army. Built on a solid frame derived from the earlier Model 1858, it is most recognizable for the distinctive web of metal beneath its barrel and ejector housing. Chambered primarily in .45 Colt, and also offered in .44-40 Winchester and .44 Remington Centerfire, it saw limited U.S. and Mexican military purchases as well as civilian frontier sales.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1247 g (44.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 337 mm (13.27") |
| Barrel Length | 190 mm (7.48") |
| Action Type | Single Action Revolver |
| Firing Mechanism | Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Revolving Cylinder |
| Effective Range | 46 m (50 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .45 Colt · primary — also known as .45 Long Colt, .45 LC, 11.43x33mmR
- .44-40 Winchester — also known as .44-40 WCF, .44 WCF
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Half Cock Notch, Loading Gate
- Features: Fluted Cylinder, Walnut Grip Panels, Case Hardened Hammer, Lanyard Ring, Web Under Barrel, Removable Cylinder
Variants
- Remington Model 1875 (5.75 in barrel) - Short Barrel
- Remington Model 1890 New Army - Successor
Service history
Operators
- United States Army
- Mexican Army · adopted 1880
Production
Estimated total produced: 30,000 · Production years: 1875-1889
Estimates range from roughly 25,000 to 30,000 units produced.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Discontinued: 1889
Notes
Colt's two-year production head start with its Single Action Army limited the commercial success of the Model 1875. Fewer than 650 were bought by the U.S. government and roughly 1,000 were sold to Mexico around 1880. Modern reproductions are made by Uberti and Cimarron.
Background
The Model 1875's distinctive metal web beneath the barrel was a leftover of Remington's percussion-era frame design rather than a functional necessity, and it makes the revolver instantly distinguishable from Colt's Single Action Army at a glance.