The Springfield Model 1871 rolling-block U.S. Army rifle was manufactured in 1871–72 by Springfield Armory, using the design originated by Remington Arms Company, under a royalty agreement. == Origin == During the U.S. Civil War, Joseph Rider experimented with several breech-loading weapon designs.
The Springfield Model 1871 rolling-block U.S. Army rifle was manufactured in 1871–72 by Springfield Armory, using the design originated by Remington Arms Company, under a royalty agreement. == Origin == During the U.S. Civil War, Joseph Rider experimented with several breech-loading weapon designs.
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