This is one of approximately 750 Remington-Lee Model 1882 rifles manufactured on U.S. Army contract. The "RL" marked 1,200 yard buckhorn ladder rear sight, "US" marked buttplate and barrel bands were furnished by Springfield Armory. The top left receiver rail is marked "THE LEE ARMS Co. BRIDGEPORT, CONN. U.S.A./PATENTED NOV. 4TH 1879" along with the serial number, and the left side of the receiver is marked "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y. U.S.A./SOLE MANUFACTURERS AND AGENTS/U.S." The breech end of the barrel is marked "U.S." and "V/P". David F. Clark "D.F.C" inspection initials are stamped on the left breech end of the barrel, bolt, right receiver rail, behind the trigger guard, and a boxed script cartouche on the right rear of the stock. Mounted in a full straight grip walnut stock with two barrel bands, steel forend cap and curved buttplate. "21/D/NB" stamped on the left of the buttstock.

Fine, retains 70% original blue finish on the barrel with smooth brown patina on the balance, some muted casehardening visible on the action turned to a gray, scattered light freckling, scattered patches of light pitting/oxidation on the magazine, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is very good as refinished, with a repaired split visible in the wrist, numerous scattered dents and scratches, and a few minor chips. Mechanically excellent.