Hepburn introduction
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Raven
Hepburn introduction
Hello everyone, I just joined your fine forum. I've been a student and collector of Remington rifles (mainly Rollers and Hepburns) for some time and hope I can both add to this forum as well as learn from other members. If this question has come up before, forgive me as this is my first time here. I see two dates of introduction for the Hepburn rifles in different publications. Some say they were introduced in 1880 and the others state 1883. Anyone know for sure? I don't have access to Remington 1880 - 1883 catalogues which might give a clear indication. The patent on this model is 1879. Thanks for any help.
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Mike Strietbeck
Re: Hepburn introduction
Welcome aboard Raven,
On October 7, 1879, Hepburn was issued U.S. Patent #220,285 for a unique falling block which was the basis for all Remington-Hepburn No.3 Rifles that would follow. While different models of the Hepburn design started at different times, production and sales of the Hepburn falling block design started in 1880 and continued until 1887 at which time the bankruptcy proceedings began. Production resumed in 1889 and continued until 1904. Specific dates for specific models can be read about in Roy Marcot's book "REMINGTON - America's Oldest Gunmaker"
On October 7, 1879, Hepburn was issued U.S. Patent #220,285 for a unique falling block which was the basis for all Remington-Hepburn No.3 Rifles that would follow. While different models of the Hepburn design started at different times, production and sales of the Hepburn falling block design started in 1880 and continued until 1887 at which time the bankruptcy proceedings began. Production resumed in 1889 and continued until 1904. Specific dates for specific models can be read about in Roy Marcot's book "REMINGTON - America's Oldest Gunmaker"