Original Rare U.S. Model 1879 Second U.S. Navy Contract Remington-Lee Magazine Rifle in .45/70 with First Pattern Magazine - Serial 543 French Ordnance The National Colors decal is

The National Colors decal is retained at about 70% and is covered by camo paint and is scratched in a a few areas

There is a bit of light scuffing

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By 1890 nations began to adopt smokeless powder designs which used smaller caliber high velocity cartridges firing conical shaped spitzer bullets

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Original Rare U.S. Model 1879 Second U.S. Navy Contract Remington-Lee Magazine Rifle in .45/70 with First Pattern Magazine - Serial 543 French Ordnance The National Colors decal isOriginal 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,