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Rare Remington Light Baby Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Rare Remington Light Baby Carbine
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Rare .44 RF Cal. Remington Light Baby Carbine, #1251, 18” blue barrel, straight walnut stock and forend, with standard sights. Stock marked “44 RF”. Considered scarce with very few early examples being mfg’d in .44 RF cal., with the majority being chambered in .44-40, and considered more scarce in blue. Last patent date March 18, 1874. Left side of barrel marked with the letter “B”. Condition is good retaining approx. 10%-20% original blue, most of which has darkened or thinned to bright; receiver with patches of dark oxidation and corrosion. Stock shows light scuffs but moderate oil darkening at metal surfaces; buttplate has toned brown. Action is good, bore is fine. Est.: $2,000-$4,000. (Antique)