Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms…and their Values, Gun Digest Books, Iola, 2007. Government for military use, was never sold to the military. In this Model, the trigger and guard were moved forward, and a spur was added behind the hammer for better grip. The Remington Model 1871 Army Pistol was the final design.
There were five models made of the rolling block design. When the trigger is pulled, a projection rolls under the breech. Cock the hammer and slide the breech back for easy cartridge insertion. The rolling block pistol was easy to use, reliable and accurate. Remington Chief Designer Joseph Rider modified Geiger’s model to create the Rolling Block Pistol in 1866. History: The rolling block pistol was developed from the split breech carbine invented by Leonard Geiger. At the rear of the grip is a rectangular stamp, with script letters “LRS.” on the inside. On the same side “S” and “P” are stamped. April 17TH 1866.” on the left side of the pistol. This pistol is stamped “REMINGTON’S ILION, N.Y.U.S.A” over top “PAT MAY 30. The frame and trigger guard are casehardened. It has walnut grips and forend with a blue finish. It is a breech loading rolling block pistol. 50 caliber center fire Remington 1871 Army pistol was made by the Remington Repeating Arms Co. Object Details Remington Arms Company, Inc.
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