^Lot 74 Remington-Hepburn No. 3 Sporting Rifle

Remington-Hepburn No. 3 Sporting Model Single Shot Rifle, #4173, 45-70 cal., 30'' blue heavy octagon barrel, case colored frame, checkered walnut stock and smooth forend, with gold Beach's combination front sight and early vernier tang sight. Rear rifle sight dovetail is void. Bottom of barrel is marked ''45.70''; top of barrel marked ''E. Remington & Sons, Ilion, N.Y.'' Condition is fine. Barrel retains 85%-90% lightly toning and thinning blue. Case colors are visible in protected areas with the balance having toned a silvery gray. Stock with light marks and toning near metal surfaces and fluted area of comb. Action is good, bore is mirror bright. Est.: $4,000-$6,000. (Antique)