Original U.S. Remington Rolling Block Model 1869 Egyptian Contract Rifle with Worn Patent Markings Empire Edged Weapons 21ST LANCERS The tin retaining

21ST LANCERS The tin retaining its nice mottled original paint finish from the period

located in New York

Most often encountered are the metal visor cap badges - the Heer eagle (ass seen on this example) or the SS skull

Showing obvious merit for ocular protection

The advent of these "sharpshooters

Original U.S. Remington Rolling Block Model 1869 Egyptian Contract Rifle with Worn Patent Markings Empire Edged Weapons 21ST LANCERS The tin retainingOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Remington Rolling Block rifle was a breech loading rifle produced from the mid 1860s into the early 20th century by E. Remington and Sons (later Remington Arms Company). The action was extremely strong, and could easily withstand the increased pressure of the new smokeless powders coming into use by the late 1880s. This is an original Egyptian contract Remington Rolling block rifle, supplied to Egypt starting in