Remington .44

[26Intrepid]

I came across this old girl today. She's lived a hard life! The serial number puts it at the beginning of production (the first 7000 anyways). The only serial number the seller can find is on the frame under grips. According to him, he can't find any other serial. They could've been buffed off over time… who knows with this one. I was interested because the serial number falls within CW era…

 

[Jeff in Ohio]

The serial would also be on the bottom of the barrel, visible when the loading lever is lowered, and it would also be on the brass trigger guard, but you have to remove the guard to see it.

 

[26Intrepid]

Yes, I explained the serial will be under the barrel and the loading arm needs to swing out. I was only able to get him to remove the grip for a serial number. This piece will have to be a lot lower in price to get me to go see it. It also may need a trigger spring. She needs some LOVE!

Thanks for the post… didn't know about the serial stamped on the trigger guard.

 

[scooter748driver]

Out of curiosity, what's the asking price?

 

[26Intrepid]

$800

 

[Bugattimiller]

The serial number looks like 57688 to me, difficult to see.

 

[26Intrepid]

Yes, that's what I think it is too

 

[bayonet]

$800

Better can be had at auctions for same or less

 

[26Intrepid]

Much better can be found for that price. My offer would be way too low for the condition.

 

[Patrick H]

The serial number looks like 57688 to me, difficult to see.

I thought the same thing.

 

[Patrick H]

Regarding all old firearms like this, I have a pretty loose collector's philosophy. IF the price is right, and IF the piece is interesting to me for any reason, I don't care whether it's pristine or rather beat up. I figure that's all part of the story it tells. I realize, of course, that some others want pristine pieces in their collections, some want shootable pieces, etc. Thats all fine for them, and I do enjoy seeing those perfect pieces in collections and museums. I just don't happen to own any of them.

 

[26Intrepid]

Everybody collect in their own way. Having a beautiful piece comes with a beautiful price tag… I have beautiful pieces, incomplete pieces, and beat up pieces. I typically look for the most for my money… military pieces are money well spent. Better than our stock market at times.

 

[Jeff in Ohio]

I might also mention the serial or the last few digits of the serial is usually on the rear of the cylinder.

The cylinder pin is not as it was made or is a replacement - it should has "ears" sticking out on each side.