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Remington Plains Rifle (Circa 1860) 50 Caliber
Guns International #: 101548210 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Remington Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: RelicsFirearms
Member Since: 5/7/20
First Name: John
Last Name: Gaston
State: Florida
Zip: 34471-9550
Country: United States
Phone: (239) 240-9788
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 8
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Buyer Pays Shipping and Insurance
Payment Types Accepted: Certified Check, Personal Check, Money Order
About Us: I have been collecting and shooting firearms since 1970 and specialize in curio&relic period guns with emphasis on American made firearms including Remington, Ruger, Savage and Smith&Wesson. I selectively buy and sell newer firearms which augment the existing collection and support the historic nature of U.S. manufactured firearms.
Description:
Remington 50 caliber Plains Rifle also known as a "New York Percussion Hunting Rifle" with heavy octagonal barrel . All parts are original and unrefinished. Remington designed and manufactured the locking plate/action and stock with a Norwich Arms manufactured barrel. Remington contracted with Norwich Arms in the 1860s to manufacture heavy octagonal barrels for their larger caliber rifles until Remington was able to scale up barrel production at their own foundry in Illion NY. The demand for large caliber long range rifles grew rapidly in the 1850s as a result of American settlers moving westward to the open plains. It is evident that this gun saw some use but all parts are original and in working order. The word "Remington" is engraved (or etched) in the side plate along with the egraved image of a hunter shooting. The word "Norwich" is cast into the top side of the barrel behind the rear sight mount. The cap box, butt plate and trigger guard are all made of silver and in excellent condition.
The butt stock and forearm are made from one block of hardwood. There is one eight inch crack in the wooden forearm near the percussion assembly which was previously repaired but the wood finish on the entire stock is quite uniform given its' age. This gun represents an important part of Remington Arms early rifle development and is considered to be historically significant with respect to American Firearms History. The owner/seller holds an FFL- C&R license.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: Plains Rifle
Bore: 50 Cal
Condition: Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Fair to Good
Bore Condition: Very Good
Barrel Type: Octagonal (Steel)
Action: Single Hammer
Triggers: One
Stock: Single piece
Stock Dimensions:
24 inches overall
Stock Heel: Silver
LOP: 12.25 inches
Weight: 12 pounds
Sights: Brass
Manufacture Date: Circa 1860
Engraving: Remington
Extras: Silver cap plate/box