EGYPTIAN REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE LICENSE

It's design is very close to the M1868 Egyptian but for the firing pin retractor and bayonet lug and tenon. I've got an Egyptian contract, Remington No 1 M1868 Rolling Block rifle inbound. Barrel measures 35' secured by three bands. 135 years old and still appears to be un-issued. I am not certain of the Model designation of this rifle. Remington exported these rifles all over the world and most saw quite a bit of use and abuse over the course of a long service life. MISC NOTES: Remington pattern rolling block rifles were also made by the Liege Syndicate for Egypt ( Nagant made M1868 Egyptian Remington Rolling Block), Argentina ( M1866/75 Remington) the Papal States ( Pontificio Remington) and Luxumberg among others.

Markings include 'Republica Oriental' on the barrel, crossed cannon barrels on the top of the receiver, and the Belgian builder 'A. This example is finished bright and has sling swivels under the front barrel band and on the front of the trigger guard.Р”ВISTINGUISHING CHARECTERISTICS: The Uruguayan M1870 Rolling Block has a firing pin retractor on the breech block similar to the M1871/89 Remington ReformadoР’В (Ovideo produced) rolling block rifles. It is a two band 'short rifle.' It has a 27-1/2' barrel and is stocked to within about 4-1/2' of the end of the barrel. PHOTO: The rifle shown is a Belgian produced Uruguay M1870 Rolling Block chambered for the classic 11mm Spanish(11.15x58R) cartridge. Description: this cartridge was adopted by Egypt in 1869, but achieved quite wide distribution in the Middle East and was found in the hands of local civilians until well into the 20th century. i tried to show a picture of the bore but it didnt come out well. the 35' barrel has a good bore with light pitting but strong rifling.

EGYPTIAN REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE LICENSE

GENERALLY: The M1870 Uruguayan Remington Rolling Block rifle was built for Uruguay under license from Remington by the Liege (Belgium) Syndicate, principally the gunmaker A. Production: the irregular dimensions and rough finish suggest that this cartridge was made locally in Africa for the Egyptian Remington Rolling Block. this is an antique remington rolling block military rifle.

Egyptian remington rolling block rifle