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Remington Hepburn rifle with heavy octagon barrel in .40-70 Sharps

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:625.00 USD
Remington Hepburn rifle with heavy octagon barrel in .40-70 Sharps
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caliber (.40 cal-2 ½” marked, S/N 938 with a 28” octagon barrel and measures 1” across the center and the rifle weighs approximately 5 lbs. along with standard checkered pistol grip stock and rounded rifle butt. The barrel retains 50%-70% aging and toning blue finish. The frame shows a silvery patina with 40%-50% case colored mixed in. The markings are good and the tang shows original taps for tang sight (Missing). Standard Remington raer barrel sight and folding beech style front sight. Minor surface erosion and slight aging to the metal surfaces, The wood is very good plus with just normal imperfections. The bore is very good plus with some minor erosion but shiny and strong rifling. The .40-70 caliber made indicate frontier use for buffalo and big game. (Antique) Est.; $1250-$2500