5,000 of these carbines were manufactured by Savage Revolving Arms Co. for Remington to fulfill a U.S. Government contract, with completed deliveries from February-April of 1865. 3,500 were repurchased from the government by Remington in 1870 and then resold to the French for use in the Franco-Prussian War. Features include a "pinched" blade front sight, notch rear sight with folding leaf, two-line Remington address and patent markings on the upper tang, saddle ring and bar on the left side of the frame, and matching serial numbers on the bottom of the barrel and front of the frame. Boxed script cartouches "PB" and "CGC" on the left side of the stock wrist, as well as a small "CGC" inspection mark on top of the comb. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes wood tampion. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Very good with a pleasing smooth brown patina overall, and some very light patches of surface pitting. Wood is also very good with scattered dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.