I Have This Old Gun: Remington-Lee Rifle
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.











