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Lot #4147

Lot 4146: Antique U.S. Navy Contract Remington-Lee Model 1885 Rifle

Scarce Antique U.S. Navy Contract Remington-Lee Model 1885 Bolt Action Magazine Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Lot 4146: Antique U.S. Navy Contract Remington-Lee Model 1885 Rifle

Scarce Antique U.S. Navy Contract Remington-Lee Model 1885 Bolt Action Magazine Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Scarce Antique U.S. Navy Contract Remington-Lee Model 1885 Bolt Action Magazine Rifle

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: 1885 Lee
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70 Government
Barrel: 32 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 838
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is partially darkened with some visible rifling and pitting.
Description:

One of approximately 3,956 Model 1885 Remington-Lee bolt action rifles manufactured for the U.S. Navy c. 1889-1893. "U.S.N./naval anchor/No 1847/W.W.K." marked on top of the receiver ring, small "H" in a star Navy inspection stamps, and "RL" marked U.S. Springfield Armory buckhorn rear sight. Fitted with a walnut stock with cursive script letter marked on the left of the wrist.

Rating Definition:

Good, with traces of the original finish in protected areas, scattered silvering, brown and grey patinas, some minor pitting, some mild freckling, and light handling marks. The stock is very good as sanded and re-oiled with an epoxy repaired crack at the tang, a chip missing from the front right tip of the forend, and scattered minor dents and handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



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