.43 cal, 35” barrel. The breech with Arabic date and two line inscriptions. The tang band with Remington markings, worn as typical. Complete and tight with a cleaning rod. Expected bruises and blemishes to the wood from field use. In 1868 a large order was placed with Remington by the Egyptian Government for the No. 1 Remington Military Rifle to be chambered in the ".43 Egyptian" cartridge. At the time, Egypt was a British Protectorate.
