Original U.S. Model 1885 U.S. Navy Contract Remington-Lee Magazine Rifle in .45/70 - Serial 52000 Russian/Soviet Militaria 064 medals were awarded until

064 medals were awarded until 31 January 1941

without installing the front sight

and still presents from the front of the bolt

and has serial number G 67472 on the receiver floor plate

Original U.S. Model 1885 U.S. Navy Contract Remington-Lee Magazine Rifle in .45/70 - Serial 52000 Russian/Soviet Militaria 064 medals were awarded untilOriginal 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. It was accepted