This video from GunTec features Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, examining the Remington Model 1871 Rolling Block Rifle, also known as the Springfield Model of 1871. Produced as a service rifle between 1871 and 1872, only around 10,000 were made. The featured rifle, manufactured in 1872, is chambered in 50-70 Government and has a 36-inch barrel, straight grip stock, ladder rear sight, and a small blade front sight. The presentation highlights the historical significance and specific features of this particular firearm.
This review covers the Sharps Model 1859 Saddle Ring Carbine, a significant firearm from the Civil War era. It details its transition from a .52 caliber percussion rifle to a .50 caliber centerfire conversion, highlighting its falling block action and a rear sight graduated to 700 yards. The carbine's unique saddle ring feature and its historical use by troopers and cowboys are also discussed, with an estimated value of $3,150 for the featured model.
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