These rifles were manufactured beginning in 1883, with the "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y." address on the barrel indicating this rifle was manufactured prior to 1888 when the company was reorganized as Remington Arms Co. The barrel is equipped with a modern spirit level windage adjustable globe front sight and adjustable buckhorn rear sight, and a modern ladder peep sight is mounted on the upper frame tang. The caliber designation "38" is marked on the bottom of the barrel ahead of the forearm. "HEPBURNS PAT./OCT. 7TH 1879." marked on the right of the frame. Matching serial number "2706" marked on the underside of the barrel, rear surface of the forend, front surface of the buttstock, on the lower tang and underside of the buttplate. Mounted with a smooth walnut forend with casehardened forend cap, nicely figured round knob checkered pistol grip stock, and casehardened buttplate.

Very good, retains 50% original blue finish on the barrel, 20% original case colors, 60% plus bright niter blue finish on the small parts, scattered mild freckling overall, smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, and sharp edges and markings in the metal. Wood is fine with defined edges, some light handling marks, a small glue repair visible on the right edge of the butt, and a few small nicks in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.