Original U.S. Remington Rolling Block Model 1879 "Export" Infantry Rifle in .43 Spanish Caliber - Serial J4898 U.S. Ammo It also has the post-1880

It also has the post-1880 internal leather sweatband and silk skull-cap as seen on officer's helmets

After the U

which is the back side

which is partly worn through on one side

and MIDDTN / CONN / 1847 on the tail of the lock plate

Original U.S. Remington Rolling Block Model 1879 "Export" Infantry Rifle in .43 Spanish Caliber - Serial J4898 U.S. Ammo It also has the post-1880Original Item. Only One Available. Offered in lovely condition, this is a type of Remington Rolling block that we have seldom seen before! After the success of the Model 1868 and 1870 Spanish contract Remington rifles, the company began to manufacture a similar rifle, sometimes called the Model 1870 1874 or Model 1874 "Export" rifle. This was widely distributed throughout South America, and was the fore runner of the Model 1879 that was sold to