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Your military model is likely one of the standard type for foreign export. They were commonly made in .50-70 Govt. center fire. The 35 inch barrel is also the standard length. If the patent markings on the top tang are two line, the rifle was likely made before 1871. If the markings are 3 line, then...

Albert- The added photos show that the block on the bottom of the barrel, to hold the stock in place, is very non-standard and crude--definitely not a Remington product.
Ed

Albert: The lack of a rear sight, or a saddle bar & ring, and the presence of the sling swivels makes this appear to be a cut down (or re-manufactured) rifle. The pin-plate is not the same as on the standard Remington rolling block. The style and patent dates place the manufacturing date of the ...

Yes, the hisstory will soon be available in the MAN AT ARMS magazine. I have an article coming out in the not too distant future covering the .58 "conversion" rolling block muskets and rifles.

While this site does not usually offer or comment upon the value of firearms (too many variables and the purchaser could end up disappointed in the RSA), I would say that you got a very fair deal for this musket at $600. Especially if it's in sufficiently good condition to shoot. If it has "SC&...

Frenchie- You describe the salient feature of the No. 2 sporting rifle--a lighter frame which has a curved or scalloped fit of buttstock to frame. It was produced in a variety of calibers, .22 to .38.

If you have a military type and if you'll send the photos to "edatbeach@adelphia.net" and I'll try to help

It would appear that you have a remanufactured carbine, perhaps better described as a parts gun. The frame is from a rifle (hence the sling swivel on the trigger guard) and the barrel is from a M1867 Navy carbine (frequently available on the parts market) which is why it has a serial number on the l...

Matt-
Send me an email at "edatbeach@adelphia.net" and we can discuss it.
Ed :)

"Model 1879" is a rather broad category. Is this a rolling block, a Lee rifle or what? What are the markings and dimensions, in general?

Matt- Historical information on a specific firearm's use is often an enhancement to value, especially if that person is well known. In the case of an unknown Major/Colonel, however, the enhancement is small unless accompanied with other personal items. Some collectors will pay a premium for a gun wi...

Looking to buy an original length ramrod for the Remington New York State Model rolling block rifle. Answer to "edatbeach@adelphia.net"

The frame style of this carbine, a No. 1 with rabbits to retain the stock, is of the post 1879 period. The caliber could be .50 Rimfire, .50 Centerfire or .50-70 Government (centerfire). The cartridge case of the latter is much longer than the .50 carbine rounds. FLAYDERMAN"S GUIDE... lists suc...

Your carbine seems to have a parts from another model, so it is hard to tell what is original. The "FCW" cartouche on the forestock indicates a Navy M1867 part. The "FB" on the top of the barel has been noted on other carbines, but .43 Spanish caliber, and we don't know the meani...

It sounds as if you have a standard Remington "rolling block" carbine in .43 Spanish caliber. Thousands were exported between 1869 and 1900, to a long list of Carribean, and Central and South American countries. If the barrel is part octagonal near the frame, it is the Argentine Modelo 187...