Remington reportedly manufactured 2,000 of these Model 1890 Single Action Army revolvers in 1891-94. The Model 1890 was the successor to the Model 1875 and 1888 and was also intended to be the competitor to the Wild West legend the Colt Single Action Army. The Model 1890 is one of the most sought after of all of the Remington produced handguns. The top of the barrel is marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y." The caliber designation "44 C.F.W" is marked on the left side of the frame just below the cylinder. The serial number is correctly located on the lower left side of the frame under the grip panel. A factory lanyard ring is mounted on the butt. The back of the left grip panel has a modern collection label for Richard G. Gooding (1921-2003) of Wausau, Wisconsin. Gooding was a decorated WWII veteran of Patton's 3rd Army Division, breeder of purebred Dalmatians and German shepherds, an expert gunsmith and collector of militaria and firearms with special interest in antique Remingtons.