Original U.S. made Mexican Contract M1897 Remington Rolling Block Rifle in 7×57mm Mauser - serial 2777 16th Century This was the most accurate

This was the most accurate map when the battle began

1st July 1915: 2

as it was seen as a more resilient finish than bluing

This was later improved in 1893 with a new version having a wood grips secured by brass rivets

The scabbard mounts are steel

Original U.S. made Mexican Contract M1897 Remington Rolling Block Rifle in 7×57mm Mauser - serial 2777 16th Century This was the most accurateOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Remington Rolling Block rifle was a breech loading rifle produced from the mid 1860s into the early 20th century by E. Remington and Sons (later Remington Arms Company). The action was extremely strong, and could easily withstand the increased pressure of the new smokeless powders coming into use by the late 1880s. For this reason, production continued into the 1890s, chambered for the new smaller cartridges such