The simplest, strongest, and most widely exported military rifle of the 19th century. The rolling block action — where the hammer blocks the breechblock from opening until fired — is virtually foolproof and can handle any cartridge pressure. Adopted by the navies and armies of Egypt, Argentina, Denmark, Sweden, Spain, and dozens of other nations. An estimated 1 million+ military examples sold to 30+ nations. Type: Rifle Action: Rolling Block Caliber: .45-70 Government Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1872, USA Weight: 144 oz Overall length: 50" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military, hunting