Remington 1890: A Half-Hearted Attempt to Dethrone the Colt SAA

Published on October 17, 2022
Duration: 8:01

The Remington Model 1890 was a late attempt to compete with the Colt Single Action Army, built upon the less successful Model 1875. It featured a modified frame to better mimic the Colt's profile and was chambered in .44-40 Winchester. Despite its historical context and connection to Winchester's market strategy, the 1890 was a commercial failure due to the market's shift towards double-action revolvers and Colt's established dominance.

Quick Summary

The Remington Model 1890 was a single-action revolver produced by Remington Arms as an attempt to compete with the Colt Single Action Army. It was based on the earlier Remington Model 1875 but modified to resemble the Colt more closely. It was chambered in .44-40 Winchester and ultimately failed commercially due to market shifts and Colt's dominance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Remington 1890
  2. 00:40Remington's Financial Reorganization
  3. 01:41The Model 1888 and 1890 Genesis
  4. 02:41Visual and Mechanical Comparison
  5. 03:51Technical Specifications and Markings
  6. 04:31Caliber Choice and Operation
  7. 05:28Commercial Failure
  8. 06:41Winchester vs. Colt Rivalry

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Remington Model 1890 revolver?

The Remington Model 1890 was a single-action revolver produced by Remington Arms. It was an attempt to compete with the highly successful Colt Single Action Army, featuring a design based on the earlier Remington Model 1875 but with modifications to resemble the Colt more closely.

Why did the Remington 1890 fail commercially?

The Remington 1890 was a commercial failure primarily because the firearms market was shifting towards double-action revolvers. Additionally, the Colt Single Action Army had already established a dominant market presence, making it difficult for Remington to gain traction.

What caliber was the Remington 1890 chambered in?

The Remington Model 1890 revolver was chambered in .44-40 Winchester, also marked as .44 C.F.W. (Center Fire Winchester). This caliber was chosen partly due to business interests involving the Union Metallic Cartridge company.

How did the Remington 1890 differ from the Remington 1875?

The Remington 1890 was largely based on the 1875 model but featured a modified frame where the distinctive 'web' under the barrel was removed. This change was made to give it a visual profile more similar to the Colt Single Action Army.

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