Original U.S. Remington Rolling Block Model 1879 "Export" Infantry Rifle in .43 Spanish Caliber - Serial J4898 U.S. Ammo the FBI and the Provost

the FBI and the Provost Marshal's Office confiscated and destroyed V-Discs that servicemen had smuggled home

which is partly worn through on one side

which is the back side

It also has the post-1880 internal leather sweatband and silk skull-cap as seen on officer's helmets

and caused fires

Original U.S. Remington Rolling Block Model 1879 "Export" Infantry Rifle in .43 Spanish Caliber - Serial J4898 U.S. Ammo the FBI and the ProvostOriginal Item. Only One Available. Offered in lovely 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