Remington No. 1 Military Rolling Block Rifle (AL5986)

Remington manufactured thousands of its No. 1 military rolling block rifles for foreign governments between 1867 and 1888. Most are in one of the various 11mm calibers (usually 43 Spaniish which this one appears to be - check before firing). The overalll length is approx. 50.5". The 35" barrel has an excellent bore with bright, strong rifling. The gun has approx. 98% of its military refinish blue. The tang has the standard three line Remington markings. The stock and three band forend are fine with very little wear. The swivels and cleaning rod are present. The action functions properly.  Usually, these military Remington rolling bloock rifles are pretty tired from vigorous military use. This one is well above the average.