SCARCE REMINGTON NO.3 HEPBURN MATCH “B” SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 8372. Cal. 40 2-1/2 (40-70 Sharps Straight). Fine target rifle with 32″ oct to rnd bbl, windgage spirit level front sight (spirit level glass empty) and an empty rear dovetail. It has a sporting style rear sight with 4-1/2″ staff, probably an old replacement. Mounted with very nicely figured fiddleback American walnut with very fine checkered Remington forearm with nickeled metal tip and rnd knob grip buttstock with cheek piece and nickeled brass Swiss buttplate. Left side of upper & lower tangs are numbered “187”. Rear face of forearm and front face of buttstock, under the wood are matching numbered to the receiver. Buttplate is numbered “8587”. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, fewer than 1,000 of these rifles were produced in both “A” & “B” quality in a variety of calibers with only minor differences between the two grades. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this rifle from well known collector/dealer James Goergen of Austin, MN in Dec. 1978. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about 99% of a reblued finish; receiver retains most of its orig case colors, moderately faded over the top & bottom, bright on the sides. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches, showing light wear and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-53992 JR93 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 2158

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2158	$3,450.00	SCARCE REMINGTON NO.3 HEPBURN MATCH “B” SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE. SN 8372. Cal. 40 2-1/2 (40-70 Sharps Straight). Fine target rifle with 32″ oct to rnd bbl, windgage spirit level front sight (spirit level glass empty) and an empty rear dovetail. It has a sporting style rear sight with 4-1/2″ staff, probably an old replacement. Mounted with very nicely figured fiddleback American walnut with very fine checkered Remington forearm with nickeled metal tip and rnd knob grip buttstock with cheek piece and nickeled brass Swiss buttplate. Left side of upper & lower tangs are numbered “187”. Rear face of forearm and front face of buttstock, under the wood are matching numbered to the receiver. Buttplate is numbered “8587”. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, fewer than 1,000 of these rifles were produced in both “A” & “B” quality in a variety of calibers with only minor differences between the two grades. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this rifle from well known collector/dealer James Goergen of Austin, MN in Dec. 1978. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about 99% of a reblued finish; receiver retains most of its orig case colors, moderately faded over the top & bottom, bright on the sides. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches, showing light wear and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-53992 JR93 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 2158 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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SCARCE REMINGTON NO.3 HEPBURN MATCH “B” SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.