This variation is part of 9,000 to 13,000 surplus Greek 1869 Contract Models that were diverted from Greece and sold to France during Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71. Remington pressured Greece into canceling their contract to reap a higher price from the French. The original caliber of Greek Model was .42 Russian Berdan, which is practically identical to .43 Spanish, aside from the larger diameter neck and bullet of the latter. Sold later as surplus by the French to American military arms dealers such as Schuyler, Hartley and Graham. Practically all had their chambers throated out to accept larger .43 Spanish bullet diameter and sold as "Spanish Model" rifles or "Greek Rifles Bushed for Spanish Cartridge" to Central and South American countries. All have spring retained three-band long saber bayonet lug. Furthermore, aside from REMINGTON'S marking on the tang, all have a crown on the left frame, chamber flat, and on each barrel band. Some may be identified by a Circle G on left butt stock. Those that were not modified to .43 Spanish and remain in original .42 Russian Berdan caliber, will bring a premium of 75%. This may be determined by attempting to chamber a .43 Spanish cartridge of which .125" will protrude if in the original caliber. This variant of the Spanish Model is not common.