Original U.S. Remington Arms Co. New York Militia Contract M1871 Rolling Block Rifle in .50-70 with Excellent Bore and ESA Cartouche Receivers and the MASS stamped on

and the MASS stamped on the top of the receiver indicates this was sent to Massachusetts

The Purple Heart (PH) is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving

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the hallmark of the Official State Mint

Original U.S. Remington Arms Co. New York Militia Contract M1871 Rolling Block Rifle in .50-70 with Excellent Bore and ESA Cartouche Receivers and the MASS stamped onOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a Remington Arms Company Model 1871 Rolling Block rifle manufactured for the New York State Militia in the early 1870s. Chambered for the . 50 70 Government cartridge, it has the full length three band military stock, 36 inch round barrel, cleaning rod, distinctive New York contract action, and an exceptionally crisp ESA cartouche attributed to Erskine S. Allin. The rifle remains