Remington Mid-Range

[oldremguy]

Hello .22-5-40,

If seems like a fair price, but you should check to see if the bottom of the original barrel is marked 44S for 44-90. The E.S. marked on the barrel stands for extra sights (Beach front and combination rear). Also the serial number of the gun should be stamped on the bottom of the trigger guard, bottom of the barrel, on the inside of the forearm and buttstock, I think it may also be stamped on the inside of the butt plate. So check to see if they all match. Can't give you an answer on the British proof marks.

Have a Good Day,
Matt

[stanforth]

Here in Britain all guns sold, whether newor used, must have been proofed. This does not apply to antique guns sold as curios of decororation. The proof marks have to be on the main components on a rifle that is barrel and action.
As to the effect on value. This is a personal thing. Ifd the proofs were recent it would certainly ruin it for me but if they are contempory to the gun it would add interest and add to value.
If you are not sure photograph the proof marks and post then here, I will be able to tell you what period they are.

[roundtop]

From the markings on the barrel I believe you have a pistol gripped sporting rifle which is scarcer than a mid range. A true mid range normally will have V W stamped on the barrel for vernier rear and wind guage front. E S means combination rear barrel sight and Beach front sight. P G is pistol grip and usually stamped on barrel to show a special feature. I think it was probably made in late 1879. The target sights are likely a later addition. Ed