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REMINGTON MODEL 1871 NEW YORK STATE CONTRACT ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE
Guns International #: 102653444 Seller's Inventory #: R2419
Category: Remington Rifles - Single Shot - Remington Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns
Company: Merz Antique Guns
Member Since: 10/27/09
First Name: LeRoy
Last Name: Merz
State: Minnesota
Zip: 56538-0494
Country: United States
Phone: (218) 739-3255
Fax: (218) 739-4599
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 938
Total Number of Listings: 58716
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Money orders, cashier or personal checks
Description:
The state of New York purchased about 15,000 rolling block rifles from Remington in the 1870's. These can be distinguished by the high hammer spur and the thumb lever for the breechblock that protrudes to the right instead of up. It also features a patented half cock hammer safety, which requires the hammer to be fully cocked again after loading a cartridge and closing the breechblock. It is very similar to the Springfield M1871 Licensed design. It uses the standard Remington M1871 military round top rolling block action with a 36 inch round barrel chambered in .50-70 Government caliber with a good shiny bore. Original open sights. Metal is smooth with a dull dark gray patina and a few spots of corrosion possibly from poor storage. Markings in the metal are clear. Complete with sling swivels and a cleaning rod. Very good looking wood overall with some handling mars and dings. A cartouche and possibly rack number in the stock as well. Steel buttplate. Excellent mechanics. Nice historical gun!
Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .50-70 Government