Original U.S. Model 1885 Remington-Lee Magazine Rifle in .45/70 - Serial 52682 French Flags and et cetera

and et cetera

Comes complete with flash hider

The entire top of the action and bolt together with the front 5" of the barrel are heavily inlaid with silver and gold/brass

complete with all brass mounts

All metal parts are fine dark gray patina in overall very good condition

Original U.S. Model 1885 Remington-Lee Magazine Rifle in .45/70 - Serial 52682 French Flags and et ceteraOriginal 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. However it was