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Remington 1870 Rolling Block .43 Egyptian

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Remington 1870 Rolling Block .43 Egyptian
Antique Egyptian military single shot rolling block rifle chambered in 11.43x50Rmm. Egypt order 60,000 of these rifles from Remington in the 1870's, some of which(this rifle included) were used as training rifles and have had the firing pins and extractors removed. Features a 35" round barrel with bayonet lug on the right side, raised low profile blade font sight, flip-up adjustable rear sight(missing slider/sight), smooth trigger, knurled hammer spur, three barrel bands, cleaning rod, sling swivels, near full-length walnut forend and straight grip shoulder stock with brass buttplate. The barrel is marked in Farsi and the left side of the receiver is stamped with a Egyptian symbol. The metal surfaces display an aged brown patina with some traces of bluing retained in the protected areas. The remaining parts of the action are in good working order, the bore is very good and the wood stocks are near good with many blemishes & dings. Condition is NRA Fair. ***Antique Firearm***