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THBRemington Lee Model 1879 Navy Rifle W/Bayonet
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Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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LiveNov 1, 2017 - Nov 3, 2017
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- Lot Description
.45-70, 29.25" barrel, S/N 1081. Blued finish, walnut stock. Top edge of receiver marked in two lines: THE LEE ARMS CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN. U.S.A. over PATENTED NOV. 4th 1879. Barrel inspected near breech with P/WMF/ [anchor], with weak, illegible cartouche at wrist. Correct early pattern smooth side magazine with raised rib on opposite side for magazine cut-off. Correct long range rear sight and cleaning rod. Includes a US M-1873 pattern bayonet with scabbard and a 1903 dated Rock Island marked leather sling.
Approximately 1,300 of these first pattern Lee Navy Rifles were produced by the Remington Arms Company on contract for James Paris Lee ca 1880. A scarce early US Navy bolt action rifle.
Good to very good. Retains traces of finish with a mottled brownish patina over most of the metal. Receiver with some light pitting. Mechanically functional, bore good but evenly pitted. Stock with bumps and dings and some added finish. Bayonet, scabbard and sling all good to very good as well.Condition
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