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Remington-Lee bolt action .45-70 cal. U. S. Martially marked rifle, 32" round barrel, 2 band, type

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Remington-Lee bolt action .45-70 cal. U. S.  Martially marked rifle, 32  round barrel, 2  band, type
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Remington-Lee bolt action .45-70 cal. U. S. Martially marked rifle, 32" round barrel, 2 band, type contracted for U.S. Army, 1 of 770 produced, refer Fladerman 5E-124, serial #9694. The barrel retains 85-95% originalmilitary blue finish, evenly aging and toning with some minor spotting and beginning light erosion, some dried grease, a few storage marks and scratches. The breech shows U. S. marking with a large VP proof. The left side of the receiver shows a U. S. acceptance stamp, the bolt and frame show DFC inspections. Also there is a DFC cartouche fully visible on the butt stock, right side near the top edge. The left side of thestock is stamped with military rack type marks, 28 large B over NB. The frame, trigger guard and butt plate show a nice light patina; there is a star proof with "E" initial on the right rear trigger guard bow. The stock shows some dings, mars and scratches consistent with military storage, but is at least very good. All the original sights, small parts, and wiping rod are retained. The bore is bright. An