Remington #1 Sporting Rifle
Guns International #: 102673586 Seller's Inventory #: 13
Category: Remington Rifles - Antique - Remington Rifles - Single Shot

Seller's Information
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Seller: Dennis Fulmer Antique Firearms
Company: Dennis Fulmer Antique Firearms
Member Since: 4/5/07
First Name: Dennis
State: Minnesota
Country: United States
Phone: (218) 847-4875
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 day inspection
Payment Types Accepted: visa,MC,personal checks, money orders, cashiers checks



Description:
Remington #1 Sporting Rifle (Special Order 32” Barrel)  40-50 Sharps Necked Caliber,  Bore Exc,  Mech Exc , Wood Exc,  Has a 32 Oct Barrel with original sights and excellent Remington address markings. Measures a little over 1” at the receiver and 7/8” at the muzzle ,numbered 4701. The  Serial#4701 matching including the wood. 12,000 mfg’d  and made between 1868 and 1888 probably puts this rifle in the late 1870’s when they were still shooting off the buffalo from trains. The bulk of the sales were probably early on in production as they copied sharps calibers as they were the most popular gun at the time.  The receiver has the Patent date markings on the left side. Metal overall has a aged grey brown patina finish with no pitting and sharp edges showng little use. Has bright blue under the forarm.  The receiver has the mottled look of old case colors and has an original correct buttplate.

Price: $1,795.00

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .40-50 Sharps