Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this historical bolt-action rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Remington / Lee U.S.Model 1882 U.S.Army Contract!
The 1882 U.S. Army Contract rifles were short-lived due to the fact that the U.S. Ordnance Department only purchased 750 of these rifles in a serial number range from 8,801 to 9,800, which makes them very collectible among collectors and firearm enthusiasts!
The 1882 U.S. Army Contract rifles were short-lived due to the fact that the U.S. Ordnance Department only purchased 750 of these rifles in a serial number range from 8,801 to 9,800, which makes them very collectible among collectors and firearm enthusiasts!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Remington / Lee
Model: U.S.Model 1882 (U.S.Army Contract)
Serial: 9249
Caliber: .45-70
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 32 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Post front / Foldable M1879 trap-door buckhorn pattern rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth walnut
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / Left side receiver stamped "E.Remington & Sons.Ilion.N.Y.U.S.A Sole Manufacturers and Agents U.S.", Top of receiver stamped "The Lee Arms Co.Bridgeport.Conn.U.S.A.Patented Nov.4th 1879", Barrel in front of receiver stamped "U.S.", Butt plate stamped "U.S.", Barrel bands stamped "U"
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The M1879 was followed by the Model 1882, which featured a redesigned bolt-action mechanism and an improved detachable box magazine. The longer bolt handle was curved and was located to the rear of the receiver bridge. The cocking piece was changed in size and configuration, and the bolt retained the same cock-on-closing action as found on its predecessor. The M1882 action shared features of the earlier M1879 Lee and the later M1885 Remington-Lee, including a half-cock safety.
Remington was interested in entering U.S. Army trials for repeating magazine rifles and wished to submit the improved M1882 Remington-Lee. In September, 1884, the U.S. Ordnance Department purchased 750 M1882 rifles along with bayonets, cartridge belts and other accessories. The M1882 was tested along with the Chaffee-Reese and Hotchkiss repeating rifles. Ordnance Department reports indicate that 713 M1882 Remington-Lees were issued for trial in the hands of U.S. Army troops.
The U.S. Army M1882s were in the 8,801 to 9,800 serial number range and were chambered for .45-70 Gov’t. The rifle was 52” in overall length with a 32.5” barrel. The rear sight was of the M1879 Trapdoor Buckhorn pattern but was marked “R-L.” Some sources state that this marking indicated “Rifle-Lee” and others indicate that the marking stood for “Remington-Lee.” The barrels were stamped on the left side with the initials of Army inspector David F. Clark (“DFC”). A script “DFC” cartouche was also stamped on the right side of the stock. And the buttplate tang was marked “US.” Unlike the previous M1879 Lee rifle, the M1882 utilized the M1873 Trapdoor bayonet.
The three trial rifles (Remington-Lee, Chaffee-Reese and Hotchkiss) were issued to several U.S. Army infantry companies, and the reports of each unit were summarized in a December 1885 report. The Remington-Lee was the clear-cut favorite as compared with the other two, but, perhaps surprisingly, the Trapdoor was overwhelming preferred by the troops. The Army fielded relatively few of the repeating bolt-action rifles, and the Trapdoor remained the standard-issue service rifle until the adoption of the .30-40 Krag in 1892.
Condition:
This piece is in EXCELLENT condition showing far less than normal evidence of use over the years that is normally expected from this awesome models.
Return Policy:
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.
Model: U.S.Model 1882 (U.S.Army Contract)
Serial: 9249
Caliber: .45-70
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 32 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Post front / Foldable M1879 trap-door buckhorn pattern rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth walnut
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / Left side receiver stamped "E.Remington & Sons.Ilion.N.Y.U.S.A Sole Manufacturers and Agents U.S.", Top of receiver stamped "The Lee Arms Co.Bridgeport.Conn.U.S.A.Patented Nov.4th 1879", Barrel in front of receiver stamped "U.S.", Butt plate stamped "U.S.", Barrel bands stamped "U"
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The M1879 was followed by the Model 1882, which featured a redesigned bolt-action mechanism and an improved detachable box magazine. The longer bolt handle was curved and was located to the rear of the receiver bridge. The cocking piece was changed in size and configuration, and the bolt retained the same cock-on-closing action as found on its predecessor. The M1882 action shared features of the earlier M1879 Lee and the later M1885 Remington-Lee, including a half-cock safety.
Remington was interested in entering U.S. Army trials for repeating magazine rifles and wished to submit the improved M1882 Remington-Lee. In September, 1884, the U.S. Ordnance Department purchased 750 M1882 rifles along with bayonets, cartridge belts and other accessories. The M1882 was tested along with the Chaffee-Reese and Hotchkiss repeating rifles. Ordnance Department reports indicate that 713 M1882 Remington-Lees were issued for trial in the hands of U.S. Army troops.
The U.S. Army M1882s were in the 8,801 to 9,800 serial number range and were chambered for .45-70 Gov’t. The rifle was 52” in overall length with a 32.5” barrel. The rear sight was of the M1879 Trapdoor Buckhorn pattern but was marked “R-L.” Some sources state that this marking indicated “Rifle-Lee” and others indicate that the marking stood for “Remington-Lee.” The barrels were stamped on the left side with the initials of Army inspector David F. Clark (“DFC”). A script “DFC” cartouche was also stamped on the right side of the stock. And the buttplate tang was marked “US.” Unlike the previous M1879 Lee rifle, the M1882 utilized the M1873 Trapdoor bayonet.
The three trial rifles (Remington-Lee, Chaffee-Reese and Hotchkiss) were issued to several U.S. Army infantry companies, and the reports of each unit were summarized in a December 1885 report. The Remington-Lee was the clear-cut favorite as compared with the other two, but, perhaps surprisingly, the Trapdoor was overwhelming preferred by the troops. The Army fielded relatively few of the repeating bolt-action rifles, and the Trapdoor remained the standard-issue service rifle until the adoption of the .30-40 Krag in 1892.
Condition:
This piece is in EXCELLENT condition showing far less than normal evidence of use over the years that is normally expected from this awesome models.
Return Policy:
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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Return Policy
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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