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Remington-Keene Sporting Rifle .45-70 NVSN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 1,100.00 USD
Remington-Keene Sporting Rifle .45-70 NVSN
Bolt action rifle manufactured circa 1880 - 1886. Features blued finish, half length wood stock, slightly curved steel buttplate, 25" barrel, magazine tube under barrel, blade front sight, flip-up elevator rear sight, sling swivels, magazine cutoff, external hammer. Bore is very good condition. Retains 70% blued finish, turning plum with early patina on barrel, mag tube & bottom metal, pitted and dark on receiver. Bolt body and hammer appear originally case hardened, now a dull mottled gray and brown with small areas of patina. Rear band is smooth light gray color with several spots of brown patina. Sharp edges of receiver have small sharp dents in several places. Wood is serviceable, mostly good condition with repair at wrist, appears to be an epoxy type filler material, repair appears smooth and follows lines of stock. Markings are crisp and readable. Condition is NRA Fine *** Antique Firearm ***