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Remington Model 1875
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Revolvers · United States · 1875
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RemingtonModel1875

Remington Model 1875
Remington Model 1875 Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
40
Accuracy
50
Reliability
70
Capacity
30
Ergonomics
45
Durability
85
Concealability
20
Recoil Control
55
Calibre Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
CategoryRevolvers
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1875–1889
Operators6 countries
Quantity25,000
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
52
Revolvers MASS Rating
37/64
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
150/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
40
Accuracy
50
Reliability
70
Capacity
30
Ergonomics
45
Durability
85
Concealability
20
Recoil Control
55
Calibre Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Remington Model 1875
Category
Production
1875–1889
Quantity
25,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
37
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
52
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • Weight (Empty)0.99 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)1.25 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge.45 Colt; .44-40 Winchester; .44 Remington
  • Calibre11.18 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
  • Muzzle Velocity235 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy350
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
  • Effective Range (area)50 m
  • Maximum Range50 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length190 mm
  • Rifling Grooves6
  • Sight TypeMilled groove in the rear of the top-strap, Front blade.
▤Construction1MOD.1
  • Overall Length305 mm
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Total Production25,000
  • Production Start1875
  • Production End1889
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1875Production started
  2. 1880Sale: Mexico (1,000 units)
  3. 1889Production ended
151
years in service
14
years in production
25,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Remington Model 1875SALES3records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1880Mexico1,000——
—United States650——
—Egypt10,000——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Firearm mechanism requiring manual cocking of the hammer before each shot, firing only when the trigger is pulled.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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