Original Item. Only One Available. Offered in very good condition, this is a type of Remington Rolling block that we have seldom seen before! After the success of the Model 1868 and 1870 Spanish contract Remington rifles, the company began to manufacture a similar rifle, sometimes called the Model 1870/1874 or Model 1874 "Export" rifle. This was widely distributed throughout South America, and was the fore runner of the Model 1879 that was sold to Argentina under contract. These were typical chambered in .50-70 "Government" for domestic sales, or the very popular .43 Spanish. This is a really nice example of the Model 1874 export, the first that we have ever had!

The receiver tang is correctly marked with the three line Remington patent information, which are still crisp:-

REMINGTONS ILION N.Y. U.S.A.
PAT. MAY 3D 1860 MAY 7TH JUNE 11TH NOV. 12TH, DEC. 24TH 1872
DEC. 31ST 1872 SEPT. 9TH 1875. JAN 12TH MARCH 18TH 1874

The location on the wrist of the rifle makes these markings very prone to being worn, often to the point that they are completely illegible. There are no other identifying markings on the exterior of the rifle, correct for the "export" model, as it was intended that the countries that purchased them would add their own markings. The left side of the barrel at the woodline is marked “B”, however we do not know the significance of this marking. We have measured the bore and examined the bottlenecked chamber, and this rifle definitely looks to be chambered for .43 Spanish (11.15 x 57R Remington Spanish). We removed the butt stock, and the receiver and trigger guard are marked on the left side with serial number 3680.

This later model has an improved extractor system, wherein the extractor is no longer the “slide” type (no extractor screw on the left side of the receiver). The extractor is now mounted coaxially with the breech block on the breech block pivot pin, and rotates with the breech block to provide extraction. Extractor rotation is delayed until the last third of the breech block’s rotation to provide an additional primary extraction mechanical advantage. Also, the barrel bands are the screw type rather than being spring retained as on actual M1870 Spanish rifles and while the barrels are of similar length, the forestock is usually slightly shorter. The firing pins of both models are located identically but the retractor spring and the retainer screw in the left side of the breech block on the earlier model are abandoned in favor of a simple, free floating firing pin in the M1874 “Export”

The rifle is complete with its ramrod and ladder back sight, and is in very good shape, with the original finish faded to a lovely gray patina. The barrel bands are both U marked and in very good shape, and both sling swivels are present and fully functional. The action cycles correctly, with a crisp dry fire. The ejector presents when the breech is opened, though we have not tested it on spent brass. The bore is in good to very good condition, showing clear lands and grooves, but also wear and past fouling and oxidation, which have been mostly cleaned away. The wood stocks are in very good condition, with a lovely dark brown color, and no major damage or other issues. There are some dents and dings, as well wear on the fore stock areas.

A very good example of the Remington Model 1874 "Export" Rolling Block Rifle, ready to add to your collection!

Specifications-

Year of Manufacture: c.1875
Caliber: 0.43" - 11.15 x 57R Remington Spanish
Cartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge
Barrel Length: 35 Inches
Overall Length: 50 5/8 Inches
Action type: Rolling Breechblock External Hammer
Feed System: Single Shot

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