Original U.S. Remington Rolling Block Model 1869 Egyptian Contract Rifle with Worn Patent Markings Category_Spade Grip Assembly although misshapened

although misshapened

Both the magazine and the end cup of the receiver are marked faintly with a crossed Sword and Fasces

in the center and HARPERS / FERRY / 1850 across the lock plate tail

The wood ship home box measures 24 x 24 x 8 and is nicely marked on the exterior:

scrap brass and aluminum

Original U.S. Remington Rolling Block Model 1869 Egyptian Contract Rifle with Worn Patent Markings Category_Spade Grip Assembly although misshapenedOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Remington Rolling Block rifle was a breech loading rifle produced from the mid 1860s into the early 20th century by E. Remington and Sons (later Remington Arms Company). The action was extremely strong, and could easily withstand the increased pressure of the new smokeless powders coming into use by the late 1880s. This is an original Egyptian contract Remington Rolling block rifle, supplied to Egypt starting in