June 9-10, 2017 Premier Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/10/2017
The 'I' prefix was introduced in 1903. Shown in the NRA annual report in 1880 and was first listed in the Remington catalog in 1882. Has the "REMINGTON ARMS CO, ILION NY USA" used from 1889 to 1904. Features case colored frame which retains virtually all of the brilliant colors, with the exception of the lever which is basically gun metal grey. Octagon barrel has a couple spots of freckling and wear; still retains 99.9% blue. Has the scarce walnut forend with Schnabel and ebony insert. Stock has the typical large checkered pistol grip and deluxe piano finish. Buttplate retains almost all of its original case colors. Hammer and block have 99.9% of the high polish Nitre blue. Tang sight with large disc. Retains almost all of its brilliant blue. Page 15 in the book "Remington's No. 3 Hepburn" by Tom Rowe shows this is a late style forearm in the Winchester manner. Caliber is stamped on the bottom of the barrel. The Hepburn patent stamps are found on the right side of the frame and not the left. Barrel is a No. 1 13/16" diameter. Has a standard sporting rear sight and Lyman globe front sight with interchangeable inserts seen on page 229. It would be considered a short or mid-range rifle as it has the Vernier tang, Lyman front but with sporting rear. Buttplate is considered a late pattern as seen on page 31. Rifle itself is referred to as a No. 3. There is no checkering on forearm. Example of a mid-range rear sight can be seen on page 137. The short staff Vernier has 2" of elevation and can be seen on page 381. Near new bore. From wood to metal, inside and out, this rifle shows as new with all original finish. Never touched, just put away for 100 years.