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It is fitted with a windage adjustable globe front sight that once had a spirit level (glass now
absent), no provision for a rear sight on the barrel, and an interesting, rarely seen, long range peep sight
mounted on the upper tang. It is mounted with a smooth forearm with a horn Schnabel tip and a nicely figured, pistol
grip stock with a checkered grip area bordered by well-executed relief carved scrollwork, which continues onto the base of the
grip. There is a small hole in the top of the comb, likely for peep sight mounting, and it is fitted with a checkered steel shotgun type buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 85% plus of the original blue finish with some scattered brown freckling. The action shows an untouched mixture of grey
and brown patina as well as silvered case colors and crisp engraving overall. There is an open hole on both sides of the action above the trigger and the
frame plate retaining the cross pins has a small chip absent. The wood is also fine with a few scattered minor dings and scratches, a few small speckles
of white paint, and crisp checkering. Mechanically functions with no half-cock notch. One will look a long time to find another example!
Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
LOT 1061
Attractive Exhibition
Engraved E. Remington & Sons Deluxe No.
1 “Creedmoor” Pattern Rolling Block Rifle - Serial no.
3169, 40 cal., 34 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
walnut stock. Manufactured c. 1873-1890, this is an attractive example
of an exhibition engraved Remington No. 1 rolling block rifle in a deluxe
“Creedmoor” type configuration. The action has essentially full coverage,
exhibition grade, floral scroll engraving, showing many attributes of
engraving executed by Louis D. Nimschke. A small number of Long Range
“Creedmoor” No. 1 rifles were made by Remington in configurations similar
to this one, though not engraved, that were intended for use in long range
shooting matches such as those held at the Creedmoor range in New York.
The top of the barrel is unmarked apart from short flourishes of fine
scroll engraving on the flats at the breech. The bottom of the barrel is
only marked with an “E” with a punchdot on either side. The left side of
the action is marked with six-line patent marking and the serial number
is marked on the lower tang.
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