Original U.S. Model 1885 U.S. Navy Contract Remington-Lee Magazine Rifle in .45/70 - Serial 52000 Russian/Soviet Militaria without installing the front sight

without installing the front sight

The holster is marked on the top front edge beneath the flap:

it does show signs of wear and use more than likely by a reenactor

In 1892 and 1893

and still presents from the front of the bolt

Original U.S. Model 1885 U.S. Navy Contract Remington-Lee Magazine Rifle in .45/70 - Serial 52000 Russian/Soviet Militaria without installing the front sightOriginal Item: Only One available. This early bolt action design was first patented in November 1878, as marked of this rifle's receiver, by JAMES PARIS LEE. This is the same Lee who later became famous for his huge contribution to the British Lee Metford and Lee Enfield series of rifles of WW1 and WW2. Using the then U. S. standard caliber of ammunition, the . 45 70 round, this bolt action magazine rifle was revolutionary at the time. It was accepted