Manufactured c. 1867-1888, the Remington No. 1 rolling block sporting rifles are one of the lesser-acknowledged, but no less classic, firearms of America's western frontier. These single shot rifles, much like those made by Sharps, were highly valued on the frontier for their simplicity, rugged dependability, long range accuracy, and powerful calibers. It is estimated that only around 12,000 of these No. 1 sporting rifles were manufactured, with far fewer surviving examples due to the rigors of life as a frontier working gun. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard one-line E. Remington & Sons address. The left side of the receiver is marked with the six-line patent dates. The bottom of the barrel is marked "45.70" just in front of the forearm. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the barrel under the forearm along with "176", the lower tang, faintly on the rear face of the forearm, on the front face of the buttstock, and inside the buttplate. The left sides of the upper and lower tang are marked "2762" (likely assembly numbers). It is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and an elevation adjustable notch rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth, Schnabel tip forearm with an iron nosecap and a straight grip stock with a curved iron buttplate.

Fine, retains 60% plus of the original blue finish and 20% of the original case colors with the balance having thinned to mostly a grey patina, some scattered light surface pitting/spotting on the barrel and action, and some mild pitting/oxidation on the buttplate. The wood is also fine with a repaired crack in the wrist at the rear of the upper tang, some scattered minor dings/scratches, and a light chip at the toe. Mechanically excellent.