Original U.S. Army Springfield Model 1871 Remington Rolling Block Rifle in .50-70 with Excellent Bore - dated 1872 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Size 66 shells are the

Size 66 shells are the hardest to find and are therefore more valuable to a collector

It has a functional half-cock loading position

is on the left chest fitted with a Black Wound Badge which is marked “L/56”

but saw limited service

Socket Length: 3 1/4"

Original U.S. Army Springfield Model 1871 Remington Rolling Block Rifle in .50-70 with Excellent Bore - dated 1872 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Size 66 shells are theOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Springfield model 1871 rolling block U. S. Army rifle was manufactured in 187172 by Springfield Armory, using the design originated by Remington Arms Company, under a royalty agreement. This example is in lovely condition, with a great patina from use in service and subsequent cleaning. It does not look to have been carried much, so the stock is in great shape, and it saw very little firing, as the bore is simply