Original U.S. Army Springfield Model 1871 Remington Rolling Block Rifle in .50-70 with Excellent Bore - dated 1872 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) but saw limited service

but saw limited service

It has a functional half-cock loading position

Socket Length: 3 1/4"

Size 66 shells are the hardest to find and are therefore more valuable to a collector

in addition to persons connected with the project (many of whom made chamber runs repeatedly)

Original U.S. Army Springfield Model 1871 Remington Rolling Block Rifle in .50-70 with Excellent Bore - dated 1872 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) but saw limited serviceOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Springfield model 1871 rolling block U. S. Army rifle was manufactured in 187172 by Springfield Armory, using the design originated by Remington Arms Company, under a royalty agreement. This example is in lovely condition, with a great patina from use in service and subsequent cleaning. It does not look to have been carried much, so the stock is in great shape, and it saw very little firing, as the bore is simply