Description
Item Description
This E. Remington & Sons Hepburn No. 3 rifle, chambered in .40-70 Sharps Straight, comes with a well-matched lot of reloading supplies—providing everything you need to begin or enhance your precision reloading setup for this classic firearm. At its core is a precision-crafted Lyman 3-die rifle set, specifically designed for the .40-70 Sharps Straight cartridge—an essential tool for consistent, high-quality reloads. Included in this lot are 12 vintage bullets, along with a batch of Buffalo Arms Co. .30-40 Krag casings that have been professionally stretched and modified for use with .40-70 Sharps Straight loads. These casings feature a 0.72" thick rim, making them compatible with original chambers and C. Sharps firearms. You’ll also find a quantity of .40 caliber bullets and a 100-round box of Federal No. 205 small rifle primers. Whether you're new to reloading or a seasoned enthusiast looking for new components, this versatile lot provides everything you need to get started or to build on your existing .40-70 Sharps Straight reloading arsenal.
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Model: Hepburn No.3
Serial: 3615
Date of Manufacture: 1883-1907
Caliber: .40-70 Sharps Straight
Finish: Color Case Hardened Receiver with Blue Barrel
Barrel Length: 30" Half-Octagon / Half-Round Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Pistol Grip Walnut Buttstock with Smooth Walnut Forearm
Action: Falling-Block / Single-Shot
Markings: Standard / The top of the barrel is stamped “E.Remington & Sons. Ilion, N.Y”. The left side of the receiver is stamped “Hepburn's Pat / Oct 7th 1879”. The bottom of the tang is stamped with the serial number “3615”. The bottom of the barrel is stamped “40.2 1/2", which indicates a 40 caliber with 2 1/2 casing. The 40 2 1/2 is known as .40-70 Sharps Straight.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Remington Hepburn No. 3 was a finely crafted single-shot, breech-loading rifle, renowned for its exceptional accuracy and elegant mechanical design. It earned a strong reputation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a premier target and match rifle, especially favored by competitive marksmen during the golden age of long-range precision shooting. Designed by Lewis L. Hepburn, the esteemed Superintendent of Remington’s mechanical department and a skilled marksman who was part of the famed Creedmoor International Shooting Team, the rifle was patented in 1879 and entered production in 1883. The Hepburn No. 3 stood out for its smooth and reliable dropping block action, which contributed to its outstanding performance and repeatable accuracy on the firing line.
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We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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