Photo of the open falling block action: Copied from an original Remington calalog, 'The New Model No.3 Remington rifle is especially designed for long range hunting and target purposes, requiring the use of heavy charges. It has a serial number below 750, so I'm fairly certain the rifle was made during the 1st year of production (1880). Remington Hepburn #3 - most of the blue is still remaining as is most of the faded case colors - only a few dings in the quarter-sawn walnut stock - it sports a half octagon 28' barrel, pistol grip, with checkering, and is stamped.40 2 1/2 on the bottom of the barrel (.40-70 Sharps Straight). Very similar to the Hepburn single shot rifle with the breach opening lever on the side. SERIAL NUMBER 7 REMINGTON HEPBURN DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN for sale online. A shorter vernier tang sight denoted the mid-range model of the Remington target rifle designed by Lewis Hepburn, Remington's supervising engineer. (which is the original and serial numbered to the gun) is marked E. Remington Rolling Block Model 2 Sporting Rifle. And with the matching serial numbers on your rifle, that tells me that it most. The Blue Book shows the Remington-Hepburn #3 Long Range. I thought I had nearly all I wanted or needed.until this one walked in the front door this morning. I've mentioned before that I haven't bought any firearms for several years.

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