OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

Approximately 10,000 U.S. Army Rolling Block rifles were manufactured c. 1871-1872 by Springfield Armory under a royalty agreement with E. Remington & Sons. "MODEL 1871" marked on the left of the receiver, an eagle and shield over "U.S./SPRINGFIELD/1872" on the right, circled script "ESA" (Erskine S. Allin) inspection cartouche marked on the left of the wrist.