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ROLLING BLOCK .50-70 NEW YORK STATE CONTRACT MUSKET, C.1871 Guns International #: 100714560 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Remington Rifles - Single Shot - Remington Rifles - Antique Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: goodmanguns Company: William T. Goodman Member Since: 10/16/15 First Name: William Last Name: Goodman State: Montana Zip: 59715 Country: United States Phone: (406) 587-3131 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 51 Total Number of Listings: 3279 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order Description:  ROLLING BLOCK .50-70 NEW YORK STATE CONTRACT MUSKET, C.1871, exc. sharp cartouches in the butt stock with inspector initials in rectangle in the left side of the wrist and "GNY" in a rectangle on the right side, also has an additional similar cartouche in the center of the stock on the left side along with rack numbers on the top of the butt plate and comb of the stock by the butt plate, good Remington markings on the upper tang, original military style sights, cleaning rod only a too short replacement, barrel and receiver a silvery gray with some brown mixing on the barrel, bright exc. bore, tight action that is the same type as the Springfield 1871 Army variety with the high hammer that falls slightly forward to a safety notch when the breech block is rolled back and pushed forward when loaded- this is an excellent feature that all Rolling Blocks should have! After loading the rifle is safe to carry and only has to have the hammer pulled slightly back to put it into the full cock and firing position. These fine .50-70 rifles are still under priced on the collector market, but starting to rise, This is about what an Italian replica costs! SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Remington Model: Rolling Block N.Y. Musket Caliber Info: .50-70 Condition: fine Barrels: 36