^Lot 1365 Documented U.S. Navy Lee Model 1879 Bolt Action Rifle

This rifle was one of the 700 Model 1879 Rifles that were delivered to the Navy by October 1884 (a copy of a Navy memo listing Lee rifle purchases is included). The upper left receiver flat is stamped with the two line Lee Arms address/patent date marking followed by the serial number. The left side of the barrel at the breech is stamped "P/WMF/[anchor]". The magazine catch has a sub-inspector Henry Nettleton "HN" marking. The rear sight has a base which is graduated to 500 yards and a leaf graduated to 1,200 yards. There is a factory cut-out on the left side of the stock. This is a common feature with Navy inspected rifles of this period because these rifles were factory converted to the Lee-Cook sliding detent magazine. "U" marked barrel bands with the front band having stacking and sling swivels. Mounted on a smooth straight grip stock correctly without stampings.
BBL: 29 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45-70
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 593
Condition: Good as refurbished. The rifle retains traces of blue finish in the protected areas with the balance a mottled gray patina showing a few areas of minor pitting. The refinished stock is good with a few minor handling marks and a hairline crack near the forend cap.