Original Argentine Remington Rolling Block Model 1879 E.N. Infantry Rifle in .43 Spanish Caliber 21st Century They made shutters such as

They made shutters such as the Betax

For an authoritive reference see "FIREARMS OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD" by Robert Elgood Pages 67-76 for an almost identical gun now displayed in The TAREQ RAJAB MUSEUM in KUWAIT

The helmet looks to possibly have been repainted at some time

The cardboard sheet measures 10 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches and is still contained in the original clear celluloid packaging

taking with him the 17th Field Company

Original Argentine Remington Rolling Block Model 1879 E.N. Infantry Rifle in .43 Spanish Caliber 21st Century They made shutters such asOriginal Item. Only One Available. In really great condition, this looks to be a Contract Remington Rolling Block Rifle was made for the South American State of ARGENTINA of 1879. This is quite a scarce rifle to find in today's market. The receiver tang is marked faintly with E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N. Y., U. S. A, along with the patent information. The model and date information would usually be listed on the barrel knoxform, however this example