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Remington-Keene Sporting Rifle 45-70 NVSN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 900.00 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, 24.25" 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 very little original blued finish, with much patina brown color, some areas showing dull gray bare metal, Bolt body and hammer appear originally case hardened, now a dull mottled gray color, darker near the wood line, bare metal across receiver ring. Rear band and bottom of cartridge lifter are darker, retain much bluing. Wood is good condition with signs of use, small dents, light varnish finish. Markings are crisp and readable. Condition is NRA Very Good+ *** Antique Firearm ***