Original Danish M1867/96 Remington Rolling Block Infantry Rifle dated 1881 - Serial 58759 Hotchkiss MG There was one burial site

There was one burial site for the remains and personal effects of those who could not be identified with a tombstone

The pistol barrel has an extra handle to steady the gun when firing

We had constant visits from French farmers who brought us fruit and spirits

Made by Sears Roebuck and Co

Original Danish M1867/96 Remington Rolling Block Infantry Rifle dated 1881 - Serial 58759 Hotchkiss MG There was one burial siteOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Danes elected to license the Remington design for manufacture in Denmark at the Copenhagen arsenal, which they did in a fairly large quantity. The Danish model first utilized a rimfire cartridge and that stayed in service well into the smokeless era. However, with the adoption of the 8mm M1889 Krag Jorgensen the need to update or abandon the Remington became acute. In 1896 they were withdrawn from infantry