There were approximately 3,956 Model 1885 Remington-Lee bolt action rifles delivered on U.S. Navy contract between 1889-1893. "U.S.N./naval anchor/No 1047/W.W.K." marked on top of the receiver ring, small "H" in a star Navy inspection stamps, "RL" marked Springfield buckhorn rear sight, and partly legible "PHILADELPHIA" stamped on top of the buttstock. According to page 48 of the book "The Remington-Lee Rifle" by Eugene Myszkowski, "The first rifles, with Navy numbers beginning at 1001, were issued to the USS Philadelphia."

Good with some original blue finish mostly in protected areas, scattered spotting and pitting. Stock is very good as re-oiled, with scattered light dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.