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Antique Remington Model 1870 U.S. Navy Rolling Block Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:425.00 USD
Antique Remington Model 1870 U.S. Navy Rolling Block Rifle
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Antique Remington Model 1870 U.S. Navy Rolling Block Rifle, NVSN, .50 CF cal., 32.625" unmarked round barrel, block-blade front and sliding-leaf rear sights; large No. 1 size receiver marked "(spread-wing eagle)/USN/Springfield/1870" at right, "Remington's Patent" + 1864-68 patent dates in 2 lines at upper tang, has trigger guard with sling loop at front; oil-stained walnut forestock has brass nosecap, 2 spring-retained bands (front with sling loop); matching buttstock marked "LF/26" at right-rear has curved buttplate (marked "US" at top screw). Mfg'd ca. 1870-71. Condition is very good retaining traces of barrel blue mixing with brown patina and light discoloration; receiver and buttplate are gunmetal gray (the latter with scattered erosion). Stocks are sound showing marks from military use. Edges and markings are sharp. Action is crisp, bore is bright with fine rifling. Est.: $750-$1,000. (Antique)