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).