This video explores the underappreciated Remington-Lee bolt-action rifle, highlighting the innovative contributions of designer James Paris Lee. It details Lee's invention of the detachable box magazine in 1879, crucial for handling smokeless powder cartridges. The discussion covers the evolution of the Remington-Lee design, including military adoption by the US Navy in 1885, and its foundational role in the later Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield rifles.
This American Rifleman TV episode previews the start of their new season on June 29, 2016, focusing on "The Men and Guns of the Pacific," beginning in Pearl Harbor. The episode features a "Rifleman Review" of the Ruger American Pistol and an "I Have This Old Gun" segment on the Remington Lee rifle. This multi-part series promises historical context and firearm showcases related to the Pacific theater.
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