Original U.S. Remington Rolling Block Model 1869 Egyptian Contract Rifle with Patent Markings & Sling British Flare Guns The front of the crossguard

The front of the crossguard was stamped with the serial number of the knife

then to North America beyond

19 for the 13th Regiment of (Light) Dragoons

approximately size 40

showing lots of blued finish

Original U.S. Remington Rolling Block Model 1869 Egyptian Contract Rifle with Patent Markings & Sling British Flare Guns The front of the crossguardOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Remington Rolling Block rifle was a breech loading rifle produced from the mid 1860s into the early 20th century by E. Remington and Sons (later Remington Arms Company). The action was extremely strong, and could easily withstand the increased pressure of the new smokeless powders coming into use by the late 1880s. This is an original Egyptian contract Remington Rolling block rifle, supplied to Egypt starting in