{"product_id":"original-u-s-army-springfield-model-1871-remington-rolling-block-rifle-in-50-70-with-bayonet-and-scabbard-dated-1872","title":"Original U.S. Army Springfield Model 1871 Remington Rolling Block Rifle in .50-70 with Bayonet and Scabbard - dated 1872","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Springfield model 1871 rolling-block U.S. Army rifle was manufactured in 1871–72 by Springfield Armory, using the design originated by Remington Arms Company, under a royalty agreement. This example is in lovely condition, with a great patina from use in service and subsequent cleaning. It does look to have been carried in service and has been cleaned to remove oxidation, giving it a lovely aged patina. It also comes with a hard to find bayonet and scabbard, making this a nice complete offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right side of the receiver is marked with the correct \u003cstrong\u003eFederal Eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e over the arsenal and date, though they are a bit faint:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPRINGFIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1872\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis indicates production at the \u003cem\u003eUnited States Armory and Arsenal at Springfield\u003c\/em\u003e, in Springfield, Massachusetts under license from Remington. The left side is marked with the model number, which is a bit worn on the left side:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e[MO]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDEL 1871\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tang of the receiver is marked with the patent licensing information:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREMINGTONS PATENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAT. MAY3D NOV 15TH 1864 APRIL 17TH 1868\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel bands are marked with \"U\" as standard with Springfield Armory produced weapons. There is also an oval \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e cartouche on the left side of the butt stock by the receiver, for \u003cem\u003eErskine. S. Allin\u003c\/em\u003e, Master Armorer at Springfield Armory from 1853 until his death in 1879, as well as the designer of the trapdoor system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of the rifle is very nice, with just a little peppering on parts of the metalwork, and otherwise has a worn gray mottled patina from use and cleaning over its long life. The stocks are very nice, showing the lovely red-brown color of aged and oiled walnut. It does look like the stocks were probably reconditioned at some point, as the bevels are not as crisp as they once were, and the butt plate protrudes a bit above the level of the butt stock. The barrel is pretty much unfired, with a bright finish and crisp lands and grooves, though there is a bit of past oxidation near the muzzle end from exposure to the elements. The action works great, with the ejector presenting, and the hammer properly drops to half cock after the breech is closed. Both barrel bands are present, and the cleaning rod is still included, though it is missing the threads at the end, which look to have been cut off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included bayonet is the classic American style triangular socket bayonet marked \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is in very good used condition, still showing a good amount of the bright finish on the blade, with the socket showing a pleasing matured patina. The scabbard has faded from the original blue color, now showing a mottled matte patina, and it has a dent and bend near the tip. It has unfortunately lost the integral leather frog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely example of the Model 1871 with a great look and great bore, complete with an original bayonet. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications(Rifle):-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1872\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .50-70 Government\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 36 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 52 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Rolling Block with Rear Hammer\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Single Shot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications (Bayonet):-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: 18\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Triangular\u003cbr\u003eSocket Length: 3\"\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 21“\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 18 3\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of the Springfield M.1871 Remington—Army\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the U.S. Civil War, Joseph Rider experimented with several breech loading weapon designs. In 1865, he was issued the first patent for what would evolve into the Remington rolling block action. The Remingtons continued to invest in Rider's work, and met with Ordnance Department officials in the hope of interesting them in this new design. The U.S. Navy Ordnance Department became interested in the design, and purchased several different models of rifles from 1867 through 1869. Field trials of these various rifles yielded mostly positive results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1869, the Navy Bureau of Ordnance tested many different weapons, and settled on the .50 caliber Remington Rolling Block for use by both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marines. An order was placed for 10,000 model 1870 rifles. After the rifles were produced, Navy inspectors realized that the rear sights had been positioned incorrectly, and were dangerously close to the chamber, making the weapon unsafe for use. All 10,000 rifles were rejected, and were subsequently sold to France for use in the Franco-Prussian War. The sale of the defective rifles enabled enough funds to be recovered that the Navy Ordnance Department ordered an additional 12,000 rifles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the success of the model 1870, the Governor of New York ordered 15,000 Remington rolling block rifles and bayonets for his state's militia. These model 1871 rifles were very similar to the model 1870 rifles, but differed in some details. Field experience with the model 1870 showed that the mechanism jammed too easily in dusty conditions. Users also did not like loading the weapon at full cock. The model 1871 included a locking bolt in the breech mechanism. The user pulled the hammer to the full cock position, retracted the breech block spur to expose the chamber, and inserted the cartridge. When the breech block closed, the hammer automatically fell to the half cock position, and the weapon could not be fired until the hammer was once again pulled to the full cock position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 20,000 model 1871 rifles were eventually purchased by the state of New York. The U.S. Army did not greet the Remingtons with much enthusiasm, despite its superiority to the standard-issue Springfield model 1870. Foreign sales of the weapon were much more successful. Denmark ordered many of the model 1870 and 1871 rifles. In 1873, Spain ordered 50,000 model 1871 rifles, which were delivered in 1875. Numerous other countries, such as France, Chile, Argentina, Cuba, Greece, and Puerto Rico also purchased this rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44941397196869,"sku":"ONJR26MABS006","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/45AF1CA7-37A5-4734-B8F6-FD20A247C65D.jpg?v=1777483454","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-army-springfield-model-1871-remington-rolling-block-rifle-in-50-70-with-bayonet-and-scabbard-dated-1872","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}