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RARE MICHIGAN NATIONAL GUARD Contract REMINGTON-LEE .30-40 M1899 Rifle C&R 1 of 2,001 MICHIGAN STATE Issued LEE RIFLES

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RARE MICHIGAN NATIONAL GUARD Contract REMINGTON-LEE .30-40 M1899 Rifle C&R

1 of 2,001 MICHIGAN STATE Issued LEE RIFLES

Here we present a very scarce C&R Michigan National Guard Contract Remington-Lee Model 1899 Bolt Action Magazine Rifle, manufactured circa 1898-99 in Ilion, New York. James Paris Lee is one of the less recognized prolific arms designers in American history. The Lee Arms Company was formed and patented in 1879 by James Paris Lee. When we think of James Paris Lee, we usually think of the British family of Lee-Enfield rifles. However, the United States Navy actually adopted this early version of Lee’s action before the British in 1879. In addition, his rifle was the first use of the detachable box magazine, a patented invention of Lee’s. One of his less successful designs, commercially speaking, was the modernization and adaptation of the M1885 Lee Navy rifle chambered in .45-70 into the Model 1899 chambered in .30-40 Government (aka .30-40 Krag) caliber. The rifle was intended for military service, but not adopted, with ultimately less than 1500 built for the commercial market.

The State of Michigan adopted the Model 1899 Remington-Lee for the Michigan National Guard following the service of State Troops in Cuba. These Michigan National Guard issued rifles are found in the 100,001-102,200 serial number range, with 1,001 shipped in 1898 and 1,000 shipped in 1899. Though I haven’t been able to locate any exact serial numbers by year, with a serial number of “100346” it is very likely that this gun was manufactured and shipped in the first batch sent in 1898.
The Model 1899 Remington-Lee used a 5-round single stack magazine and had no manual safety. Instead, the cocking piece was designed to be easily gripped and had a half-cock notch. Safe carry was intended to be achieved by placing the rifle in half-cock.

The overall condition is fine. Original finish. Excellent action. The bore is in good condition, patinated with strong rifling. The stock shows some handling and remains solid throughout. A fantastic and rare specimen of a different rifle in .30-40 Krag used by Michigan National Guard!

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 32 inches.

Caliber: .30-40 US (Krag)

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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Antique: Yes