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Antique REMINGTON Rolling Block M1868 .43 EGYPTIAN No. 1 MILITARY Rifle Nice 19th Century Military Firearm
Guns International #: 102664408 Seller's Inventory #: 240370
Category: Remington Rifles - Antique - Remington Rifles - Military
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Description:
Antique REMINGTON Rolling Block M1868 .43 EGYPTIAN No. 1 MILITARY Rifle
Nice 19th Century Military Firearm
Here we present an antique Egyptian Remington Rolling Block Model 1868 No. 1 Military Rifle, made circa the early to mid to late-1870s in Ilion, New York. The Remington Rolling Block had a sturdy, simple action that was relatively inexpensive, just what many governments wanted in the latter half of the 19th Century. They were popular with civilians as well.
In 1868 a large order was placed with Remington by the Egyptian Government for the No. 1 Remington Military Rifle to be chambered in the ".43 Egyptian" cartridge. Governments at that time considering it a matter of national prestige to field arms with proprietary cartridges. Before the order could be delivered, Egypt (having close ties with the French since the Napoleonic excursions and the building of the Suez canal), "defaulted" so that a large part of the order could be sold to France as she was greatly underarmed during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71. It is estimated that some 13,000 such rifles were delivered to France at that time. However, the original order was again placed and by 1876 the last of some 60,000 rifles were delivered.
Most Egyptian Remingtons that one is likely to come across (except for French marked specimens) show very substantial wear, especially rounded edges throughout, most noticable at the muzzle, bayonet lug and buttplates, which often have holes in them or are missing altogether. The upper tang bears the Remington patent markings, which are often worn completely off.
The overall condition is good. Dark patina throughout. The action is excellent. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The stock shows several faint inscriptions on either side. Lots of use apparent with little dents, chips and splits throughout. Feels solid.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 35-1/8 inches.
Caliber: .43 Egyptian
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1250
#240370
SOLD
Antique: Yes