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Lot 1225: Remington Hepburn No. 3 Sporting Rifle

Exceptional Remington Hepburn No. 3 Sporting Rifle with Desirable Freund Rear Sight

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 14, 2018

Lot 1225: Remington Hepburn No. 3 Sporting Rifle

Exceptional Remington Hepburn No. 3 Sporting Rifle with Desirable Freund Rear Sight

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 14, 2018

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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Exceptional Remington Hepburn No. 3 Sporting Rifle with Desirable Freund Rear Sight

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: Hepburn #3
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38-55
Barrel: 30 1/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1325
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 107
Class: Antique
Description:

This model was manufactured beginning in 1883. It features a blade front sight, Freund marked sporting rear sight, "REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, NEW YORK" ahead of the rear sight (post-March 7, 1888), "38.55" twice on the bottom of the barrel along with "15325" and the matching serial number, standard Hepburn patent marking, plain trigger, matching numbered Schnabel tip forearm with ebony insert, and a checkered round knob semi-pistol grip buttstock with sporting buttplate numbered to the gun and also marked "N."

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall with 85% plus original blue and 75% casehardened finish, smooth oiled finish on the wood, minor edge wear, light scratches and marks, mostly crisp checkering, and some subtle figure in the very fine wood. Mechanically excellent.



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