Make: Remington

Model: Type 4 1879

Serial Number: NSNV

Year of Manufacture: 1879 to 1895

Caliber: .43 Spanish

Action Type: Single shot rolling block with extractor.

Markings: The top of the barrel shank is marked, “MODELO ARGENTINO 1879 E.N.”. The tang markings are too faded to see. The barrel bands are marked, “U”.

Barrel Length: 36”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a barleycorn post dovetailed into a raised base. The rear sight is a flip-up low ramp & ladder style sight.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a three piece wood set with a capped forend w/ barrel band & bayonet lug, barrel band w/ sling loop, barrel band, straight wrist, sling loop, straight comb, and semi-crescent steel buttplate. There are pressure dents, and small scratches throughout. There are small chips throughout. There are no cracks. The LOP measures 12 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition. The stock is refinished.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling pronounced. There is faint erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The refinished bluing is very strong throughout, with light spots of rust throughout. The screw heads are lightly tooled. The markings are severely faded in spots. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition as a refinished Antique.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: This Argentine Model 1879 Remington Rolling Block rifle is a classic example of 19th-century military collaboration, combining American engineering with South American military modernization. Produced under contract for the Argentine government, this rifle is chambered in .43 Spanish and was issued extensively between 1879 and the late 1890s. Built on the robust Type 4 rolling block action, these rifles were known for their simplicity, reliability, and power—traits that made them ideal for frontier service and extended military campaigns. The “MODELO ARGENTINO 1879 E.N.” marking on the barrel shank ties this rifle directly to the Ejército Nacional (National Army), making it a tangible piece of Argentina’s military development during a critical period. This example is in outstanding condition for an antique military rifle, retaining approximately 95% of its refinished blued metal finish. The bore is especially strong for its age—bright with pronounced rifling and only faint erosion, earning a 9.5/10 in this writer’s opinion. The refinished wood has typical wear from age, including pressure dents, small chips, and some repairs, along with cracks forming at the heel, but it remains sturdy and well-fitted. The full-length military furniture, including bayonet lug and sling loops, are all present. The rifle’s markings, though faded in some areas, still anchor it to its original Argentine contract heritage.

For collectors of South American military arms, black powder cartridge rifles, or rolling block variants, this Argentine M1879 offers high historical value and excellent preserved condition. Its mechanical integrity, brilliant bore, and striking appearance make it a desirable piece for both display and careful shooting. As these rifles become harder to find in such complete and original military configurations, this example represents a standout opportunity to acquire a well-preserved artifact from the golden era of rolling block service rifles.