Remington only manufactured an estimate 5,000 Keene magazine rifles between 1880 and 1883. Production was limited due to competition with the Winchester-Hotchkiss rifles. This model was the first magazine fed rifle produced in quantity by Remington, and the rifles saw considerable use on the western frontier, that combined with their extremely low production rate, makes good solid examples in high end condition very desirable. This example has a smooth straight grip stock with a sporting forend cap and round barrel fitted with a folding ladder rear sight. "45/60" is marked on the left side rear of the action. This example has no visible serial number. The buttplate has a compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Fine, but incomplete. The rifle retains 90% original blue finish with minor spotting. There is a patch of minor pitting near the muzzle. The buttplate retains flashes of original case colors. The bolt and screw for the cartridge lifter pivot are missing. The wood is very fine with some scattered minor pressure dents and scratches. This rifle is in such fine condition that it is well worth the effort to locate the missing parts.