4305 US NAVY MODEL 1885 REMINGTON-LEE BOLT ACTION

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This item SOLD at 2025 May 11 @ 15:02UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,000.00 USD
Estimated at 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. S# 53391. Bbl. 32 3/4". Approx. 5,000 of these 1885s were manufactured by Remington between 1889 and 1893, with the serial numbers beginning at 5001. Receiver ring is marked "U.S.N. (anchor) NO 3.9.6.2 A.C.D." Left receiver rail is marked "REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, ILION, N.Y. U.S.A. SOLE MANUFACTURERS & AGENTS." Model 1879 rear sight, marked "R" on the right side and graduated to 1200 yds. Blade front sight. Walnut stock, retained by two bands, marked on top of the butt with "405" rack number. Trigger guard carries rear swivel; upper band carries front and stacking swivels. Cleaning rod is present. MAGS: one Lee-Diss detachable 5-round, 2-groove mag. CONDITION: stock set has light wear and scattered handling marks. There is a notable vise mark on the left side below the chamber. Metal retains 70% of its original blue, with notable shallow scratches in the finish on top of the bbl. Very good, shiny bore. PROVENANCE: from the lifelong collection of Bill Peterken. (01-26895/RW). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.