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Guns International #: 102855899
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Guns International #: 102855899
Category - Remington Rifles - Antique
- Military Rifles - US
EXTREMELY RARE REMINGTON-LEE MODEL 1882 U.S. ARMY ISSUE .45-70 BOLT RIFLE.
Description: EXTREMELY RARE REMINGTON-LEE MODEL 1882 U.S. ARMY ISSUE .45-70 BOLT RIFLE. Only 750 of these were completed and issued as a trial weapon to the army on May 31, 1884. They fall in the serial number range of 8801-9800. This example is in the 96XXX range. Many of these went West for the Indian Wars. By 1886 they were recalled from service and sold by Springfield. I'm sure that after being sold by Springfield many of these saw frontier service in civillian hands. Much more rare than the U.S. Navy issued rifles (and these are scarce too!), the survival rate for the 750 U.S. Army issued rifles is fairly small. This example has the correct Remington and Lee markings on the receiver along with the "U.S. VP" military proof on the barrel as well as the "DFC" inspector stamp on the bolt and receiver. There is also what looks like a script "H" cartouche on the left wrist of the stock. The barrel is a mixture of uncleaned gray/brown and aged blue. Has the 1879 Springfield rear sight and correct cleaning rod and original magazine intact. The stock appears to have never been cleaned or sanded and is solid aside from one 2 1/2" thin crack coming along the left side of the receiver with a small chip in front- minor. The stock shows normal handling marks as well as two compression marks- one below the wrist behind the trigger guard and one just behind the rear sight- as if the rifle was lightly locked in a rack. Not overly obvious, but there. Again, minor. Needs only a screw in the front of the floor plate by the rear swivel. The action is very tight and the bore is bright and excellent! One of the more difficult U.S. Army rifles to acquire. Price: $1,950.00 Antique: Yes Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government Manufacturer: REMINGTON Model: 1882 LEE US ARMY Serial Number: 96XX Condition: FINE Bore Condition: EXCELLENT Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102855899
Guns International #: 102855899
Guns International #: 102855899
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