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M1895 Lee Navy Rifles recovered from the USS Maine
bk0331
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Does anyone know where I might find a list of the serial numbers of the M1895 Lee Navy rifles that were recovered from the USS Maine?
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The M1895 Lee was carried aboard Navy ships for use by naval armed guards (bluejackets) and landing parties, and was the standard service rifle for enlisted Marines, both seaborne and guard forces. Fifty-four USN Lee rifles were recovered from the USS Maine, which was sunk in Havana harbor in 1898.[13][20][40] These were eventually sold to Bannerman's, a military surplus dealer.[20][40] Surviving examples seen of the confirmed Maine rifles have pitted receivers, which would be logical considering the salt water immersion in Havana Harbor.[40]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1895_Lee_Navy
List of #'s about the 5 minute mark
htps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH5xUzYgPEw
Sorry! Just now saw Mr. Meyer's response. Never mind!