Original U.S. Remington Model 1871 Army Rolling Block Pistol in .50cal with Bone Grips - Serial 881 MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock most Officers in such Regiments

most Officers in such Regiments were often very wealthy themselves and it was often a practice where they would order and fund their own weapons for the entire Regiment from the top London Gun Smiths

The metal spine that descends from the spike's baseplate to the edge of the rear visor is also in very good condition

causing the tank to halt and wheel

Heavily overshadowed by the neighboring Zulus which the British had to defeat in 1879

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Original U.S. Remington Model 1871 Army Rolling Block Pistol in .50cal with Bone Grips - Serial 881 MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock most Officers in such RegimentsOriginal Item: Only One Available. A fascinating example of an extremely rare U. S. Military Pistol that very possibly fell into the hands of Native Americans. In good overall condition showing only wear from use, the original wood grip and forestock have been replaced with what we think is probably Buffalo bone. Well worn showing considerable age the bone furniture is most alluring. This pistol still has the standard 7" barrel in . 50 cal center