Original U.S. Model 1885 U.S. Navy Contract Remington-Lee Magazine Rifle in .45/70 - Serial 52000 Russian/Soviet Militaria and still presents from the

and still presents from the front of the bolt

Between 1874 the first year of the Standard Model 1873 Models were constructed

It is somewhat bent overall

In 1892 and 1893

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

Original U.S. Model 1885 U.S. Navy Contract Remington-Lee Magazine Rifle in .45/70 - Serial 52000 Russian/Soviet Militaria and still presents from theOriginal 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