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 and an eagle and shield over "U.S./SPRINGFIELD/1872" on the right. The upper tang is marked with the two-line Remington patent date markings. Equipped with a blade/bayonet lug front sight and 1,000 yard folding ladder rear sight. Full length forearm with two barrel bands and an end cap, an oval script "ESA" (Erskine S. Allin) cartouche stamped on the left of the wrist, and "US" marked on the buttplate tang.

Exceptionally fine, retains its armory bright polished surfaces on the barrel and bands, 85% plus vivid original case colors on the frame with scattered mild surface freckling, 95% oil quenched blackened finish on the rear sight, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Wood is excellent with distinct edges, a few scattered light dents and handling marks, and an exceptionally crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent.