Merkel's "Wild West" Firearms Auction
Lot 76: ANTIQUE Rare Remington Keene .45-70 GOVT 20" Carbine Bolt Action Rifle
2025-05-17T15:00:00Z
Start price: $2,500
Estimated price: $5,000 - $7,000
Lot 76:
ANTIQUE Rare Remington Keene .45-70 GOVT 20" 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 Carbine features a 20" rounded barrel, Military Butt-plate with 3 Piece cleaning rod inside, Sling Swivels, half stock, blade front sight, two position flip-up ladder rear sight with three “U” notches for sighting
MARKINGS:
Right Side of Receiver marked "FCP"
Left side of receiver is marked "DDDDD" (BACKWARDS) & “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”.
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:
"JC" Carved into stock on left side" Stock remains in Very Good Condition with typical signs of use.
Screws have some light wear and remain fully serviceable.
Action Functions Properly.
Please see all attached photos as evidence of condition and details.
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