M1867 Egyptian Rolling Block

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	Weapon: M1867 Egyptian Rolling Block Type: Infantry Rifle Country of Origin: United States Year Adopted: 1867 Caliber: .43 Egyptian Action: Rolling Block Overall Length (mm): 1280.0 Overall Length (in): 50.39 Weight (kg): 4.00 Weight (pounds): 8.82 Effective Range (m): 500 m Effective Range (yards): 546.81

The M1867 Egyptian Rolling Block rifle was manufactured by Remington and adopted by Egypt in the late 19th century. It was a single-shot, rolling block design that was simple to operate and rugged in construction. This design made it popular with armies in many countries, especially in regions with limited industrial capacity for maintaining more complex firearms.

Egypt adopted the rifle in 1867 as part of its modernization efforts under the Khedive Isma'il Pasha. The rifle was chambered in the powerful 11mm black powder cartridge, and its simplicity made it ideal for Egypt's military, which needed robust and reliable weapons in its campaigns, including conflicts against Ottoman and Sudanese forces.

The Egyptian Rolling Block became notable for its wide export and use across the globe, especially in colonial and emerging states. Its ruggedness and ease of use helped the rifle maintain a place in military history well into the late 19th and early 20th centuries, even as more modern repeating rifles became available.

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