Item Description
Original Item. Only One Available. Offered in very good used condition, this Contract Remington Rolling Block Rifle was made for the South American State of ARGENTINA of 1879. This is quite a scarce rifle to find in today's market. The receiver tang is worn, but traces of the original E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y., U.S.A address along with the patent information are still visible. The model and date information is listed on the barrel nocks form, and is mostly clear:
MODELO ARGENTINO. 1879 E.N.
The E.N. abbreviation is for the Ejercito Nacional, or National Army in Argentina. There are some other markings, but they are faded. Around the late 1800s Argentina was a developing world power, and had one of the largest economies in the world. Like any growing power, it needed arms, and as there were not yet local producers up to the task, they contracted out for their weaponry. They would later replace the rolling blocks with the more modern Argentine Contract Mauser rifles towards the end of the 1800s.
The rifle is complete with its ramrod and ladder back sight (very similar to a Werndl back sight), but definitely has seen use and cleaning, as the metalwork has had the original blued finish worn away. It is now all dull bright steel from cleaning and polishing, with some areas of light past pitting. The patent markings are partly worn away, and overall most of the markings are faint.
The action cycles correctly, with a crisp dry fire. The bore is in excellent condition, with crisp lands and grooves and a mostly bright finish. There is just a bit of hazing in the grooves. This is a rifle that does not look to have been fired much at all. The stock has a lot of small dents and small chunks missing, commensurate with the wear on the rest of the rifle. There are some larger dents, but no major cracks or other issues.
A very nice service used example of the Argentine Model 1879 Rolling Block Rifle. Ready to display!
Specifications-
Year of Manufacture: c.1879
Caliber: .43 Spanish
Cartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge
Barrel Length: 35.5 Inches
Overall Length: 52 Inches
Action type: Rolling Breechblock External Hammer
Feed System: Single Shot
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