Designed by James Paris Lee. Rifles of this type were originally manufactured by Sharps Rifle Company in 1880. Remington Company began production of this model in 1881, after Sharps Company ceased operations. Approximately 100,000 Lee magazine rifles manufactured between 1880 and 1907. Their variations are listed.

Barrel length 28", with full-length stock secured by two barrel bands. Barrel marked "Sharps Rifle Co. Bridgeport, Conn." and "Old Reliable" in rectangular cartouche. Approximately 300 made prior to 1881.

Barrel length 28" or 30"; .45-70 or .45-90 caliber. Checkered pistol-grip stock, with sporting-style fore-end. Markings on receiver as above. Approximately 450 made.

Identical to Navy model, except chambered for .43 Spanish cartridge. Limited number were produced in .45-70 caliber. Spanish versions are worth approximately 25 percent less than values listed below. Approximately 1,000 made. Majority of these rifles were for export.

Barrel length 32". Full-length stock secured by two barrel bands. Chambered for .42 Russian, .43 Spanish, .45 Gardner or .45-70 cartridges. Values for those rifles not in .45-70 caliber would be approximately 25 percent less than those listed. Approximately 10,000 Model 1882 rifles made; 60,000 Model 1885 rifles. Two models can be differentiated by the cocking piece on the bolt of Model 1885 is larger. Majority of these rifles made for foreign contracts and commercial sales.

As above chambered for .45-70 and .45-90 caliber, with 26" or 30" octagonal barrels and walnut sporting stocks. Approximately 200 made.

As above, with 24" barrel and half-length fore-end secured by one barrel band. Prospective purchasers are advised to secure a qualified appraisal prior to acquisition.

Designed for use with smokeless and rimless cartridges. Marked on receiver "Remington Arms Co. Ilion, N.Y. Patented Aug. 26th 1884 Sept. 9th 1884 March 17th 1885 Jan 18th 1887". Produced from 1889 to 1907 in variations listed.

As above, with 24", 26" or 28" round or octagonal barrel. Half-length sporting stock, with checkered pistol-grip. Approximately 7,000 manufactured.