Original Rare U.S. Army Trials Contract Model 1882 Remington-Lee Magazine Rifle in .45/70 - Only 750 Made - Serial 9602 Russian Artwork & Posters The kit consisted of two

The kit consisted of two bags that were used to carry rations and tools pertaining to the soldier and horse itself

which could have been an intentional hole for the soldier to peek out of

as well as damage from dry firing

as expected from a black powder rifle that has seen very long service

Original Rare U.S. Army Trials Contract Model 1882 Remington-Lee Magazine Rifle in .45/70 - Only 750 Made - Serial 9602 Russian Artwork & Posters The kit consisted of twoOriginal Item: Only One available. This early bolt action design was first patented in November 1878, as marked of this rifle's receiver, by JAMES PARIS LEE, an immigrant from Scotland who arrived via Canada. This is the same Lee who later became famous for his huge contribution to the British Lee Metford and Lee Enfield series of rifles of WW1 and WW2. He had previously spent time in various pursuits before beginning to work on firearms designs,