Type III "Split Breech" civilian carbines, such as this one as evidenced by its lack of an inspection cartouche on the stock, were part of the last batch of approximately 1,000 manufactured using leftover parts, dies, and machinery that was returned to Remington after the completion of the U.S. government contract deliveries by Savage Revolving Arms Co. on behalf of Remington. These were advertised in the catalog of 1866, with many sold and used out West. Thirty split breech civilian carbines like this example are known to have been purchased by Nelson Story Sr., who was a pioneer Montana entrepreneur, cattle rancher, miner and vigilante, and a notable resident of Bozeman, Montana, just prior to his famous 1866 cattle drive from Texas to Montana along the Bozeman Trail with approximately 1,000 head of Texas Longhorns; the first major cattle drive from Texas into Montana. Features a pinched blade front sight, notch rear sight with folding leaf graduated to 500 yards, two-line Remington address and patent markings on the upper tang, and saddle bar with saddle ring on the left of the frame. "C.G.C." (Charles G. Curtis) inspection initials (leftover military contract part) marked underneath the barrel above a "T" and "P" proof. Matching serial number "2214" marked on the left front surface of the frame and on the bottom of the barrel at the breech. "3" stamped underneath the forearm. "US" marked buttplate tang (leftover military contract part). Includes an empty 56-50 Spencer ammunition box, a few related scanned copies of writings related to Nelson Story including a copy of page 48 out of "Treasure State Tycoon" by John C. Russell in which the book states, "The rifles sold for thirty-five dollars apiece in the East, but commanded one hundred dollars on the frontier. Given the dangers that awaited, Story agreed to the price, and also purchased enough 56-50 Spencer rimfire cartridges to fill one of the supply wagons", a partial copy of Remington Society 3rd Quarterly 2013 article "The Real Story About Nelson Story, The First Cattle Drive from Texas to Montana and the Answer to the Question: Which Remington Carbine was Used?" by Walt House, and a copy of a picture of Nelson Story.

Very good, retains 50% of the period refurbished blue finish thinning to a smooth brown patina on the balance, the barrel with a few very small patches of light pitting. Retains 30% muted original case colors on the frame with smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, some areas of light freckling, and crisp patent markings on the tang. Wood is also very good with defined edges, some scattered dings, a chipped section on the right of the forend below the barrel channel, and a few hairline cracks behind the upper tang. Mechanically excellent. Included ammunition box is very good with general age related wear.