#82 • Remington-Lee Model 1882 Army Trials Rifle Chambered in .45-70 (6533)

Part of Presidents' Day Sportsman Auction (live auction by Meares Property Advisors)

High bid $1,650.00

Status: Sold

Serial # 9398  Remington-Lee Model 1882 Army Trials Rifle Chambered in .45-70 Govt. This rifle features a 32-1/2" barrel. This rifle is in the serial number range of 8800 - 9800.  Approximately 750 of this rifles were delivered in September of 1884 to the US Army.  The US Army DFC inspector stamp can be found on the receiver, on the barrel on the left side near the receiver and in a boxed script on the buttstock.  These rifles were field tested in 1885, withdrawn, declared surplus and about 400 were sold to a Boston arms dealer, these were later sold to the Massachusetts Naval Brigade and had unit markings stamped on the buttstock.  Overall this rifle appears to be in very good condition. (C&R Eligible)