REMINGTON KEENE REPEATING CARBINE WITH U.S.I.D. MARKINGS.

REMINGTON KEENE REPEATING CARBINE WITH U.S.I.D. MARKINGS. SN 71. Cal. 45-70. 24″ bbl, bbl and receiver marked sub-inspector marked “HN” (Henry Nettleton), marked on top is an arrow and “P / W.W.K” (U.S. Navy Lt. W.W. Kimball), bolt marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION, N.Y. / PAT FEBY 24 MCH 17 1874 JAN 18. / SEPT 26 1876 MCH 20 JULY 31 1877” and marked on left side receiver “U.S.I.D 71″(United Stated Interior Dept). Magazine underneath bbl holds 8 rnds of 45-70 cartridges. Action is in fine working order. Forend cap, trigger guard and buttplate all correct for this gun. Sling swivel intact.Though inspected by the USN, approx. 500 U.S.I.D. marked “Frontier Model” carbines were issued to various Indian Tribal Police departments. These generally saw hard use and it is very unusual to find a specimen in fine condition. PROVENANCE: Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: Bbl and receiver retain about 50% orig finish, balance of metal retaining 75% orig finish. Wood is overall very good with no noticeable nicks and dings and overall fine condition. Accompanying lot is orig Indian police badge. 4-38177 PAS36 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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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	2544	$5,175.00	REMINGTON KEENE REPEATING CARBINE WITH U.S.I.D. MARKINGS. SN 71. Cal. 45-70. 24″ bbl, bbl and receiver marked sub-inspector marked “HN” (Henry Nettleton), marked on top is an arrow and “P / W.W.K” (U.S. Navy Lt. W.W. Kimball), bolt marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION, N.Y. / PAT FEBY 24 MCH 17 1874 JAN 18. / SEPT 26 1876 MCH 20 JULY 31 1877” and marked on left side receiver “U.S.I.D 71″(United Stated Interior Dept). Magazine underneath bbl holds 8 rnds of 45-70 cartridges. Action is in fine working order. Forend cap, trigger guard and buttplate all correct for this gun. Sling swivel intact.Though inspected by the USN, approx. 500 U.S.I.D. marked “Frontier Model” carbines were issued to various Indian Tribal Police departments. These generally saw hard use and it is very unusual to find a specimen in fine condition. PROVENANCE: Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: Bbl and receiver retain about 50% orig finish, balance of metal retaining 75% orig finish. Wood is overall very good with no noticeable nicks and dings and overall fine condition. Accompanying lot is orig Indian police badge. 4-38177 PAS36 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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