Shooting Remington Model 1871 50-70 with and without bayonet fixed

Remington Rolling Block Model 1871 50-70 'Locking-Action' at 100 yards.

Cartridge replicating original 50-70 and packet.

The first U.S. military contract rifle made with the safety system that requires the hammer to be re-cocked after the breech block is closed before the rifle can be fired. Manufactured in 1871-72 by Springfield Armoury, utilising the design by Remington Arms Company.

The single-stage trigger pull of the review rifle, releases at an even five pounds with no perceptible creep. Case ejection is very efficient, considerably faster to shoot than standard Remington actions. The curved butt plate fits comfortably into the shoulder distributing recoil evenly.

Due to lack of space,last target of shoot used.

Guy and Leonard A-R-West