Merkel's "Wild West" Firearms Auction
Lot 78: ANTIQUE Remington Keene .45-70 GOVT 24" Frontier Model Carbine Bolt Action Rifle
2025-05-17T15:00:00Z
Start price: $1,000
Estimated price: $3,000 - $4,000
Lot 78:
ANTIQUE Remington Keene .45-70 GOVT 24" Frontier Model Carbine Bolt Action Rifle
Description
The following Lots 76 thru 85 all come from the same collection of a former FFL who relentlessly pursued examples of Remington’s First Model Rifle. We are honored to offer not one, but ten examples for your consideration. Produced 1880-1888 this fine Remington Keene Rifle features a 24" rounded barrel, Sling Swivels, half stock, blade front sight, two position flip-up ladder rear sight with three “U” notches for sighting
MARKINGS:
Left side of receiver is marked “45 / 70”.
Bolt marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y. / PAT. FEB’Y. 24 MCH. 17 1874 JAN. 18 / SPET. 26 1876 MCH. 20 JULY 31. 1877”.
24" Carbine Model Marketed by Remington as Frontier Model, is the civilian version of this rifle made for the US Department of Interior for Arming Indian Police 1880-1881
For More History On These Rifles, Collage Hill Arsenal, Did a wonderful job explaining the intricacies and minor, yet important details for this 1st Model Series of Important Remington-Keene Rifles. Go to: https://collegehillarsenal.com/Rare-Excellent-Remington-Keene-Carbine to read all of their information. GREAT JOB COLLEGE HILL ARSENAL!!
ANTIQUE NO FFL PAPERWORK REQUIRED
Condition report:
Stock remains in Very Good Condition with typical signs of use.
Screws have minor wear and remain fully serviceable.
Action Functions Properly. Please see all attached photos as evidence of condition and details.
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