{"product_id":"original-u-s-remington-rolling-block-model-1869-egyptian-contract-rifle-with-egyptian-markings","title":"Original U.S. Remington Rolling Block Model 1869 Egyptian Contract Rifle with Egyptian Markings","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Remington Rolling Block rifle was a breech-loading rifle produced from the mid-1860s into the early 20th century by E. Remington and Sons (later Remington Arms Company). The action was extremely strong, and could easily withstand the increased pressure of the new smokeless powders coming into use by the late 1880s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original Egyptian contract Remington Rolling block rifle supplied to Egypt starting in 1869 in .43 Egyptian. In all 300,000 of these were produced but 100,000 were diverted to France for the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871. Some of these Remington M-1869 Infantry rifles have been re-imported over the past 30 years but they are hard to find in any decent condition. This was the model rifle used to fight the British at the Battle of Tel-El-Kabir in 1882 and the Mahdi's Sudanese Dervishes at the siege of Khartoum in which General Gordon was killed in January of 1885. Unlike other examples, this one could have actually been there, as the breech of the barrel is covered in Egyptian arsenal markings. Rifles that were sent to France would never have these type of markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rifle comes with its original cleaning rod and retains only the ghost of the Remington name and address on the back strap, which is so often completely  worn away. The metalwork has a lovely gray patina, often acquired as the guns are in sandy conditions. There is definitely wear, but nothing out of the ordinary for a long service used rifle. The rear sight is missing the slider, and the front retaining screw has been replaced with one that does not quite fit. The bore is clear and clean, with visible rifling, however it is definitely worn. The action cycles correctly, and dry fires.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Antique U.S.made Remington Rolling Block Infantry Rifle, made under contract and supplied to Egypt, cleaned and ready to display!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory of the Remington Rolling Block Rifle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made in a variety of calibers, both rimfire and centerfire, including the 12.17x42 mm rimfire, 12.17x44 mm rimfire and 12.17x44 mm rimmed centerfire Swedish and Norwegian cartridges, .43 Spanish (11.15x58mmR), .50-70, 40-70,45-70, and later in .22 caliber. Later models were produced in .30-06 Springfield, 7×57mm Mauser, and 8×50mmR Lebel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 12.17x42mmRF and 12.18x44mmRF (two cartridges that were interchangeable), and towards the end of its service life also 8x58mmR Danish Krag centerfire, it served as the standard service rifle of the Swedish Army from 1867 to the mid-1890s (when it was replaced by the Swedish Mauser) and in Norway as the standard service rifle from 1867 to the mid-1880s (when it was replaced by the M1884 Jarmann). In .43 Spanish it was the chief service arm of the Spanish Army from 1870-1893, and was used by reserve and militia forces for many years thereafter. Many Rolling Block rifles were used by Argentina before being replaced in 1891 by the new 7.65mm Mauser, and were also widely used by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEgypt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand Mexico. The Remington rolling block also became the standard service rifle of the Danish Army. During the Franco-Prussian War, France acquired 210,000 Rolling Block rifles to make up for a shortage of the standard-issue Chassepot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring World War I, the British Royal Navy purchased 4,500 Rolling Block rifles in 7mm Mauser from Remington's leftover stock after production had ended, issuing them to the crews of minesweepers and Q-ships. In November 1914, production of the Rolling Block was resumed, in the form of a French contract for rifles in 8×50mmR Lebel, designated by France as \"Fusil Remington modèle 1914\". 100,291 such rifles were delivered by 1916, and used to equip rear-line troops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: c.1870\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: .43 Egyptian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 35 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 50 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction type: Rolling Block with Rear Hammer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed System: Single Shot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: This gun is NOT considered obsolete calibre, so we are no able to ship to the United Kingdom. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29426892243013,"sku":"ON10167","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON10167__01.jpg?v=1596549036","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-remington-rolling-block-model-1869-egyptian-contract-rifle-with-egyptian-markings","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}