Guns International #: 103335978

Category - Remington Rifles - Antique - Antique Rifles - Single Shot

Category
Remington Rifles - Antique
Antique Rifles - Single Shot

VERY FINE CONDITION EARLY REMINGTON HEPBURN SINGLE SHOT SPORTER, .40 1 7/8”

Description:
VERY FINE CONDITION EARLY REMINGTON HEPBURN SINGLE SHOT SPORTER, .40 1 7/8” (.40-50 STRAIGHT), 28” HALF OCTAGON BARREL, #3XXX, MADE 1880s. A really nice unaltered example that retains most of the blue on the barrel with only light age, original buckhorn rear sight with elevator bar intact and original small Remington blade front sight. The top of the barrel as the correct Remington markings with the caliber also correctly marked on the bottom of the barrel ahead of the forend “40.17/8.” The receiver case colors have naturally faded with some very light, faded color overall and better color in protected areas. Fine blue on the hammer and breech lock, fine screws, exc. stock and forend show only modest light handling with good checkering on the pistol grip. Early style metal forend tip. Barrel under the forearm has a matching serial number to the frame as does the forend. Tight wood to metal fit. Mottled gray butt plate where the case colors have simply faded. Tight action with strong safety half-cock. The bore is bright and excellent with sharp rifling and only the most minor of corrosion ahead of the chamber area. The .40-50 Straight case is easily made by simply shortening either .30-40 Krag or .303 British cases. This is a really fine Hepburn made 140 years ago. 

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .40-50 Sharps
Manufacturer: REMINGTON
Model: HEPBURN
Serial Number: 3XXX
Barrel Length: 28
Condition: FINE+
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT

Price: $3,650.00