Original U.S. Army Springfield Model 1871 Remington Rolling Block Rifle in .50-70 with Replaced Forestock - dated 1872 British Replica An infantry weapon would have

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Original U.S. Army Springfield Model 1871 Remington Rolling Block Rifle in .50-70 with Replaced Forestock - dated 1872 British Replica An infantry weapon would haveOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Springfield model 1871 rolling block U. S. Army rifle was manufactured in 187172 by Springfield Armory, using the design originated by Remington Arms Company, under a royalty agreement. This example is in lovely condition, with a great patina from use in service and subsequent cleaning. It does not look to have been carried much, and the metalwork is in great shape. It has however had the forestock replaced at