Original Rare U.S. Army Trials Contract Model 1882 Remington-Lee Magazine Rifle in .45/70 - Only 750 Made - Serial 9602 U.S. Artwork & Posters but we have seen many

but we have seen many of these caps through research

as this is for exportation purposes

and has the Appleton name tag on the end loop

It was found that having the magnetic compass mounted in the cockpit dashboard was not optimal

The blade measures roughly 8½” with an overall length of roughly 13”

Original Rare U.S. Army Trials Contract Model 1882 Remington-Lee Magazine Rifle in .45/70 - Only 750 Made - Serial 9602 U.S. Artwork & Posters but we have seen manyOriginal 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, an immigrant from Scotland who arrived via Canada. 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. He had previously spent time in various pursuits before beginning to work on firearms designs,