In 1868, Sweden procured 10,000 complete Remington rifles and 20,000 actions. They immediately began production under license from Remington. It is often difficult to determine an original Remington made variant due to many examples having half-Swedish half-Remington components. Most of the original 10,000 Remington rifles had serialized barrels. Actions on this contract had serial numbers as well and date of 1868. Sweden manufactured dozens of domestic variants based on Remington action produced by Husqvarna, Carl Gustaf and other makers. Original Remington product had a 35" barrel, short saber bayonet lug and two-line tang address similar to Danish version. Caliber is 12.11mm Swedish Remington rimfire. Prices below indicate Remington-made rifle.

One of the largest contracts received by Remington was from Egypt. Only hard copy evidence is first contract of 30,000 rifles signed in London on 30 June, 1869, as the others were likely destroyed by a fire at Remington factory in 1939. It is estimated almost a quarter of a million were sold up to 1878-82. 149,000 were purchased by France in the war of 1870-71. Thousands have been imported to U.S. since the 1960s. Most are well worn from desert exposure and show extreme wear and replaced parts. A whole host of different Arabic markings may be encountered. Egypt also purchased carbines and musketoons in mid to late 1870s as well, but their numbers are unknown, however, condition of most are similar to the aforementioned. Those Egyptian rifles sold to France are the only specimens that occasionally surface in any appreciable condition. Left-over Egyptian models were catalogued by Remington up to 1882 and were sometimes advertised as French Model.

This was a generic Remington Rolling Block chambered for .50-70 Government cartridge, with 36" barrel and three barrel bands. Advertised until 1882.

France practically put Rolling Block tooling into full production following 1914-15 World War One French Contract. These rifles were essentially so called M1910, however, all are chambered in 8mm Lebel French service cartridge. Ironically with 100,291 produced, they have highest production record of Remington Military Rolling Block of smokeless powder era. Not a common item due to their post war distribution to numerous French colonial areas as Indo-China etc. They may be found in every condition from near excellent to poor, however, they are one of the most sought after given their First World War connection. Stocks usually have unit markings and individual serial numbers

This was the first quantity contract sold overseas by Remington in 1867. Denmark ordered 42,000 rifles and 1,800 carbines in 11mm Danish Remington rimfire cartridge. Two-line address on tang started with REMINGTON'S and April 17, 1866 patent. Barrel 36", with long saber bayonet lug and three barrel bands spring retained. Produced under license in Denmark, original Remington-made version is not commonly encountered. Tang markings of Kjobenhavn Tojhuis and year indicate a Danish copy which is very common in the United States. Prices below reflect the original Remington product.

Advertised commercially from 1875 through 1902, this .43 Spanish caliber Remington Rolling Block accounts for largest number of production, with something over 1.5 million sold from 1869 to 1910. A tremendous amount of variation exists here, with differences as indicated below. Original Spanish Contract Model. Spain purchased over 90,000 rifles in three contracts from 1869 to 1873. Early slot extractor, three-band rifle with no provision for saber bayonet lug, leaf adjustable rear sight, spring held barrel bands. All have REMINGTON ILION, NY address and are found with various locally applied Spanish government and Cuban garrison markings. Those having 75 percent case colors or more will reap the higher price accordingly. First-year contract version with its concave breech-block is scarce and will reap a 50 percent premium depending on condition. Those Remington Spanish Model rifles of the Third and final contract were overproduced by several thousand more than Spain had originally ordered for the 1873 contract. In reality, Spain cancelled the receipt of close to 5,500 .43 Spanish-caliber rifles remaining in the contract, as the in-country licensed production had caught up with demand. Among the known purchasers of the surplus Spanish Model rifles was Meiji Era Japan, which since 1868 had made at least three sizeable orders of the surplus Remington rolling block rifles of the 1868 Swedish contract. In 1873, Japan ordered close to 2,400 of the Spanish Model rifles but demanded they be reamed and re-chambered to its in-country Remington caliber of 12.11mm Swedish Remington centerfire. In 1881, about 978 rifles were sold to the Kingdom of Korea with the remainder sold as surplus to Hong Kong in 1885. These are very scarce variations and practically all are stamped with the Japanese Kanji characters of “Surplus/Disposed Rifle” with a Japanese/Chinese character numeration on the right side of the chamber. They are otherwise identical to the original second and third Spanish contract rifles, aside from the 12.11mm chambering. Few of these have survived and no more than three have been viewed by the author, but it is certain there are more in circulation. Many may well have been re-chambered during the 1960s re-barreling craze of surplus rolling block rifles and carbines. Prices for these three-band rifles are basically high in any condition.

Values are speculative.

Equipped with the improved rotary extractor, this configuration accounts for a majority of sales for the next 36 years. Screw retained barrel bands, tang markings prior to 1887 have E. REMINGTON & SONS with 1874 as the final patent year. All have 35.5" barrels, except where indicated. From 1888 until the end of production, REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY marked on tang which reflects the reorganization of the company. Realistically speaking, any Remington Rolling Block rifle whether re-chambered or modified from other versions that were sold by the company or its agents Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, (which would by 1900 become M. Hartley and Company) in .43 Spanish caliber was listed as "Spanish Model". Listed are the four sub-categories in addition to cataloged generic variants manufactured after 1874 and priced accordingly. Note: Standard Generic Spanish Model (add 20% if Long or Short combination bayonet lug is present).

One of the most unusual and very well built special order export versions of Spanish Model was this .43 Spanish caliber Rolling Block of which Remington produced an estimated 50,000 rifles and carbines. Its Knoxform chamber is stamped Model Argentino 1879 E.N. on top flat, and equipped with an Austrian Werndl type rear sight, three screw retained barrel bands and long saber bayonet lug. It is, however, the most commonly encountered of all Remington Rolling Block rifles in .43 Spanish caliber, as the Argentine government sold well over 25,000 to US surplus importers between 1959 and 1962. Ninety percent or more of both rifles and carbines were re-blued and refinished by the host country to a practically like new condition, complete with cosmoline. Inexperienced buyers should be cautious as some dealers in the past have offered these as in "arsenal fresh new condition". Those in original condition with both un-refinished metal and wood bring significantly higher prices as they are not common. Any Argentine Model without the stamping over the chamber, and having a short saber bayonet lug is one of 2,500 ultra-rare Honduran contract rifles, which were nothing more than modified surplus Argentine variants. These are difficult to price, but normally reap a far higher tag than the standard 1879 Argentine model. The prices below reflect the common refinished variation. Note: Add 100% for those Model 1879 Argentine rifles and carbines showing 80 to 100 percent case colors and all original raised grain wood and deep blue finish.

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.

This version of Spanish Model was modified from existing stocks of surplus over-runs of Remington .43 Egyptian caliber rifle. Between 1878 and 1882, Remington had no customers for left-over Egyptian contract rifles. They had their agents convert these to .43 Spanish by shortening barrels to 33.875" and reaming chambers to accept smaller dimensions of Spanish cartridge. Most are encountered in well used condition, however, they are easily identified. Aside from shorter barrel length, rear sight is 1" from forward edge of receiver and most have a short combination saber bayonet lug. Also, a small "H" cartouche is found on left receiver, as well as on the flat of the bayonet lug, which indicates Hartley the primary contractor who had the conversions completed. Practically all of these rifles have three-screw retained barrel bands. Those which have two barrel bands and an even shorter 29.125" barrel are rare and 40% should be added to below listed prices.

Guatemala was a prolific customer of Remington's Rolling Block since 1870. However, late REMINGTON ARMS CO. tang-dated versions are the only known Spanish Models having EJERCITO DE GUATEMALA (Army of Guatemala) stamped over the chamber between the receiver and rear sight. Nearly all these rifles display heavy usage and pitting along the wood-to-metal fit areas and are found in good condition at best. Many fell victim to the re-barreling vise and re-chambering craze in the 1960s to rebuild them into sporting-type rifles for more common .45-70 cartridge. They have become a true scarcity. All have screw-retained barrel bands.

Named after the Spanish Civil Guard, but never been proven to be issued to them. Essentially a Spanish Model rifle, with two bands and 30.5" barrel, all chambered for .43 Spanish cartridge. Many were sold to Cuban volunteer regiments serving Spain, with most found thus far with a number stamped on the wood at the front tang of the buttplate. Numbers appear limited and were advertised in factory catalogs dated as late as 1882. Ironically, records show Argentina procured a small number of them. Rare.

These saddle ring carbines remained part of the lineup until 1902, with most having a 20.5" barrel. Argentine variants are marked identically, having Knoxform chamber as well. Some factory carbines have both saddle ring and sling swivels. An especially rare factory carbine is those with a full-length, two-band forearm (150% should be added to their prices). Single carbine barrel band with two-position 100-, 300- and 500-yard sight. Locally applied markings such as a Crown over RV (Regiment of Volunteers) on Spanish/Cuban versions will add 10% to 20%, depending on the condition. Noteworthy is that RV-marked Cuban carbines are usually re-chambered to the improved .43 Reformado cartridge, which is interchangeable with the Spanish Remington cartridge.

Offered as late as 1882, this .58-caliber Berdan centerfire was one of the early ventures of Rolling Block. Remington action was fitted to surplus .58-caliber muzzle-loading Springfield parts that were transformed into a breechloader. Though an obsolete, low-powered, short-range number, it still remained popular. However, it is believed Remington had large numbers on hand and kept them in the catalog hoping certain customers would eventually buy them out. There were two models: Short Transformed, with 36" barrel and two spring-held barrel bands; Long Transformed, with three barrel bands and 39" barrel. The former is the scarcer of the two and 30% should be added to the below-listed prices for the Long Transformed variant. The Dominican Republic was one of the last recorded customers purchasing a quantity as late as 1888. Both versions are scarce.

First advertised in late 1896. First April, 1897 catalog listed Remington's new Smokeless Powder Small Bore Military Rifle as Model 1896 until end of the year when it became Model 1897. Major difference being M 1896 had a 1x.25" sight base which used a pinned sight blade. Model 1897 was modified to use a more practical .25x.25" barleycorn type front sight. Model 1896 was offered in 7mm Spanish Mauser, 7.65mm Mauser, .30/40 Krag, 6mm (.236 Remington) and 7.62/.30 Remington. Model 1896 is not commonly encountered, however, an example in either latter two calibers will increase prices with a 90% premium as both are very rare calibers. Later Model 1897 was not catalogued in these two scarce chamberings. When in excellent to very good condition, add 25 percent premium for M1896 in any caliber. Following October 22, 1901 improved rotary automatic extractor patent, Model 1897 dispensed with earlier side slot extractor. Introduced in early 1902, improved Model 1897 unofficially became known as Model 1902 given its first year of production, with updated automatic extractor. At the end of 1900s, so-called M1902 was equipped with a banded front sight and a more cost effective ramp type rear sight and leaf. In modern times, such an addition became known as Model 1910 for collector convenience, but again was not an official Remington Arms Company term. By this time calibers were limited to 7mm Mauser and .30/40 Krag chambering. Over 98,000 7mm Remington Model 1897/02/10 rifles were produced until 1918. These later versions may often be found in practically new, unissued condition with bright case colors. Several thousand were unsold until 1921, when most were transferred to warehouses of Remington agents and wholesalers to be sold at almost fire sale prices. Note: Add 20% premium for .30/40 Krag caliber example.