Manufactured by the Savage Revolving Arms Company under a sub-contract from Remington Arms Co. between 1865-1866. Remington delivered 15,000 of these carbines to the Ordnance Department which were then repurchased and sold to France for use in the Franco-Prussian War. This example shows standard markings and features along with "US" marked buttplate and inspection mark on the comb.

Very good, retains traces of the thinned original blue finish and original case colors in sheltered areas of the action with the balance a mottled grey patina. The wood is also very good with numerous minor dings, scratches, and a couple small divots consistent with use. There is a hairline crack in the forearm in front of the action. Mechanically excellent.