The engraving on this beautiful late 19th century rolling block carbine was very likely executed by L.D. Nimschke of New York City given the style and the fact that he engraved many of the high quality Remington firearms. The engraving is featured at the muzzle and breech of the barrel, the barrel band, action, and heel of the buttplate and is primarily classic American scrollwork with beaded backgrounds along with the initials "M.G." in a panel on the left side of the frame. The significance of this marking is not known, but it may be the initials of the person the carbine was made for. It features a "pinched" blade front sight, rear sight block (leaves absent), saddle ring on the left side of the frame, and smooth stock and forearm. The barrel is nickeled, and the remaining metal is finished in gilt silver. The carbine is marked with the three-line "E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION N.Y. U.S.A./PAT. MAY 3D 1864. MAY 7TH JUNE 11TH NOV. 12TH DEC. 24TH 1872/DEC. 31ST 1872. SEPT. 9TH 1873. JAN. 12 MARCH 18TH 1874." on the upper tang, "B" on the left side of the barrel band, the left side and the underside of the barrel at the breech, and on the inside of the forearm; the assembly number "708" on the left side of the upper and lower tangs, and "44 CF" on the left side of the wrist. Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Very fine with 95% plus original nickel plating on the barrel, half of original gold finish mixed with dark aged patina on the silver, crisp engraving, and general mild overall wear. The wood is very fine and has some mild scratches and dings and a couple of minor flakes. Mechanically excellent.