Guns International #: 101566988
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Guns International #: 101566988
Category - Remington Rifles - Antique
- Antique Rifles - Cartridge
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
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Zip: 59715
Country: United States
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REMINGTON KEENE .45-70 COMMERCIAL U.S. NAVY PATTERN MUSKET
Description: THE RAREST REMINGTON I'VE EVER OFFERED! THIS IS A REMINGTON KEENE .45-70 COMMERCIAL U.S. NAVY PATTERN MUSKET! Most collectors have never seen one of the only 250 bolt action Keene Navy Muskets issued in 1880 that all have 29 1/2" barrels and full military stock with cleaning rod mounted on the side. According to the fine books: Rifles of the United States Navy and Marine Corps 1866-1917 by John D. McAulay and U.S. Military Bolt Action Rifles by Bruce Canfield, there is considerable information about the 250 U.S. Navy marked and issued rifles, but only a mention that a Civilian version was catalogued. McAulay says, "It is worth noting that Remington also offered the Navy rifle on the commercial market although it is not known how many, if any at all, were sold." In Canfield's book he shows a copy of a page from an early Remington catalogue showing the full line of Keene sporting rifles and Military muskets. Interestingly, the Keene Navy musket in the catalogue is offered in .43 (.43 Spanish) and .45-70. This one is stamped on the left side of the receiver with the .45-70 caliber designation as are all the commercial sporting models I've encountered over the years, but I don't believe the U.S. Navy marked and inspected muskets are caliber marked, which is typical of most military arms of the period like the Trapdoors, Spencers and Sharps etc. Also discussed in the books is that the few of these U.S. navy issued guns that are known to exist are typically is very rough condition, often with parts missing. This is the first commercial example I've heard of. It is in particularly fine condition overall with excellent wood and side-mounted cleaning rod intact. The barrel shows good blue in the more protected areas in front of the receiver, around the rear sight and toward the muzzle with the balance an aged gray/brown. The trigger guard retains about half of the deep blue. It has the military style rear sight and has the correct Remington markings on the top of the bolt along with the correct sling swivels. The bore is excellent. The most advanced Remington collections- museum or private- don't have one of these! I don't ever expect to encounter another! SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: REMINGTON Model: KEENE NAVY MUSKET Barrel Length: 29 1/2 Condition: FINE Bore Condition: EXCELLENT |
Guns International #: 101566988
Guns International #: 101566988