Less than 1,000 of Hepburn match rifles in "A" and "B" quality were manufactured c. 1883-1907. The "B" quality rifles like this one were the higher grade and feature checkered forearms and higher grade wood. The "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y." barrel address and low serial number suggests this rifle was manufactured prior to the reorganization of the company as Remington Arms Co. in 1888. It features a windgauge adjustable globe front sight, Vernier peep sight, checkered forearm with nickel Schnabel forend cap, and a nicely figured buttstock with high comb, cheek rest, checkered round knob pistol grip, and nickel plated Swiss buttplate. Provenance: Dr. William Warren; The Milan J. Turk Collection

Very fine with 85% plus original blue finish, 80% original casehardened finish, 85% plus original nickel with minor flaking mainly on the prongs, and minimal light wear overall mainly from light handling and storage. The wood is also very fine and has crisp checkering, a few minor scratches and dings, attractive figure, and minimal wear. Mechanically excellent.