Whitney/Springfield Rolling Block Rifle - caliber .43 Spanish centerfire At first glance, this may look like a Springfield Model 1870 U.S. Navy rifle, but, it has a three band, 34-inch barrel, chambered for the caliber .43 Spanish centerfire cartridge. It is actually a parts gun made for export by the Whitney Arms Company. The Whitney Arms Company made their own variation of a rolling block action, which was the subject of patent disputes between Whitney and Remington. They were also known for buying surplus parts from Springfield Armory, Remington, and other companies, and making up guns for export. Other than the usual markings on the Springfield receiver, the only other marking is a 43 on the top of the barrel, near the breech witness mark. Notice the similarities between this gun and the Whitney-Laidley Model 1872. _http://www.remingtonsociety.com/rsa/members/DrKayeDisplay_ (http://www.remingtonsociety.com/rsa/members/DrKayeDisplay) ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour