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Estimated Price$6,000 - $9,000
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Exceptional Remington No. 1 Short Range Rolling Block Sporting Rifle
Manufactured from 1875 to 1890. The top barrel flat is marked "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y." behind of the rear sight, the lower left side of the receiver is marked with the six line patent dates, and the matching serial number is marked on the lower tang and the bottom barrel flat under the forearm. The caliber designation "40 50" is marked on the bottom barrel flat ahead of the forearm. Folding combination globe front sight, adjustable sporting rear sight and a short range tang mounted peep sight. Blue barrel, niter blue hammer and breech block, and casehardened remaining parts. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with iron forend and straight grip stock with a carbine style buttplate.
ConditionExcellent. The barrel retains 95% plus original blue finish showing some muzzle and edge wear, and areas thinning to a smooth plum. The receiver retains 90% plus original slightly fading case colors with a smooth dove gray on the balance. The breech block and hammer retain 98% original bright niter blue finish. The wood is also excellent with a few overall scattered minor dents and scratches. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Details
ManufacturerRemington Arms Inc
ModelNo. 1
TypeRifle
Serial number 
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge40-50
Barrel28 1/4 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut
Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views5061
Catalog page59