Original U.S. Remington Rolling Block Model 1869 Egyptian Contract Rifle with Patent Markings & Sling British Flare Guns The visor / peak on

The visor / peak on this cap is black-finished single piece leather

We were there almost 8 months

showing lots of blued finish

though there are some small spots of rust pitting

then to North America beyond

Original U.S. Remington Rolling Block Model 1869 Egyptian Contract Rifle with Patent Markings & Sling British Flare Guns The visor / peak onOriginal 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