by marlinman93 » Thu Jun 11, 2009 7:02 pm, Post by marlinman93 » Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:27 pm, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited, Topics related to Pre - 1898 Remington Rifles. 100% restoration, all serial numbers match. The Remington Rolling Block rifle was a breech-loading rifle produced from 1866 to around 1920. by marlinman93 » Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:45 pm, Post These Remingtons were popular with many armed forces and found particular favour with Buffalo … Contemporary accounts state that half of the team used Remington rifles, the famous #1 Long Range Rolling-Block and the other half used Sharps rifles. L.L. A quick look through the website confirmed we needed a forend and upper handguard. Ilion. The end result is that modern 7mm Mauser cartridges can have excessive head space in the chambers of some of these rifles. Introduction | History of Remington Guns | Models | Variations ... Poor: Major and minor parts replaced and there may be major parts required and extensive restoration necessary. If you are doing an accurate restoration we are likely the only source for this tap today. Rolling block door stuck. Post 1 has a broken buttstock wood is beat on them. Your email address will not be published. Yet we saw no other signs of damage beyond the wood. In the 1870s the Belgian proof house at Liege loaded a .50 caliber rolling block from breech to muzzle with 750 grains of black powder (about 10 times the recommended load), 40 bullets and two wads in an attempt to make the rifle fail. For those that attend professional firearms training, its more common than not to see many of the best instructors running RCS rigs. General Custer famously used the single shot rolling block on many hunting expeditions on the Great Plains. Wood may be badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken. Email. Emergency: Activate firefly, deploy green (or brown) star cluster, get your wank sock out of your ruck and stand by ’til we come get you. Built for T.Whitney of Warren, MA. Almost a hundred years later, one of these rifles came into our hands. This is a very scarce example of a Remington Model 1867 Carbine, from the lot of 5000 carbines manufactured for the U.S. Navy in 1868-1869. While the US military contracts were small, foreign contracts from dozens of countries poured in. Rolling Block restoration Post by marlinman93 » Fri May 01, 2009 12:12 am I know it's a sin to restore these old gals, but this one came to me as nothing more than a crusty rusty receiver, with parts missing. GO. 34 5/16 long with the proper fine thread bottom … The rifle was more widely used against buffalo than the more commonly known Sharps rifle of the period. That design was re-engineered by Joseph Rider during 1865, and the … 5. I always love pics of your single shots. The fit of the handle isn’t quite right but after cleaning and shaping it, i can make it work. $50.00- Special Tap. by JReed » Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:05 pm, Post Next, using a 7mm Mauser sizer die, screw it down until it only slightly sizes the neck. Breach Bang Clear, [This post about the Remington Rolling Block is made possible by. Read about our adventures with them at SHOT Show, and be sure to check them out online at RCSgear.com, Your email address will not be published. Primary: Subscribe to our newsletter here, get the RSS feed and support us on Patreon right here. Swift River Built on .43 Egyptian. I know it's a sin to restore these old gals, but this one came to me as nothing more than a crusty rusty receiver, with parts missing. They had formerly been in the possession of the nearby Lyon County Sheriff’s office and were in various conditions, from “Destroyed” to “Fair”. 1873”. 1 Sporting Rifle was introduced around 1868. The first 30,000 Danish Rolling Blocks were Danish built on Remington made actions. Features a Numrich Arms "45-70 Buffalo" barrel. Buyer's Premium: 18.5% Cash Payment Discount: 3.5% RIA Live Bidding: RIA Live Bidding comes with a 1% service fee in addition to our Buyer’s Premium. Many were sold to Mexico and other Central American countries. Quillion straightened, i can now reattach muzzle ring and shape it. With the help of C. Sharps Arms, the military Rolling Block was rebuilt to be very similar to a No. PEDERSOLI Sharps 1874 Competition Rifle NEW .45-70 .45-90---$2 86 5. Join Brownells Guntech Steve Ostrem and Gunsmith Tom Lumb as they discuss the historic Remington Rolling Block rifle and its evolution. McGowen premium target grade barrel-1 in 22 . This example bears serial number 3159 on the barrel by the receiver. 1 Sporting Rifle was introduced around 1868. The match was fired on September 26 1874. #11-28 for large frame receiver Guard Screw and Main Spring Screw holes. I have a Rolling Block I bought at the Reno gun show to use the action and parts. This Remington #4 rolling block rifle sports the rare 24” blued Octagonal barrel. Contingency: Exercise your inner perv with us on Tumblr here, follow us on Twitter here or connect on Google + here. Further information revealed Womack’s was within fifty miles of us, and we were able to pick up what we needed without shipping costs or delays. The Remington Rolling Block rifle is one of the most successful single shot weapons ever developed. Action Type: Rolling Block, Single Shot Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “E. The left side of the receiver is marked “Patents / May 3, 1864 / May 7 Jun 11 / Nov. 2 Dec. 24 / Dec. 31 1872 / Sept. 9. Vernier sight – Globe front. WTW: Remington’s Rugged Rolling Block Restoration. The Remington Rolling Block rifle is an interesting and forgotten piece of history. The gun may be … Gun Auctions Gun Consignment Gun Blog FAQ … About the Author: Mike “the Mook” Searson is a veteran writer who began his career in firearms at the Camp Pendleton School for Destructive Boys at age 17. The usual gun parts suppliers all turned out to be dead ends. by marlinman93 » Thu Apr 30, 2009 6:12 pm, Post That was a rather quiet introduction and this sporter was not … These companies were later closed, and the equipment moved to a new site in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Some shooters solve this challenge by fire forming their cases, neck sizing the brass and only using that brass with the rifle. Remington Rolling Block 45-70 Govt ; Sako 375 H&H Mag Monte Carlo #1; Sako 375 H&H Mag Monte Carlo #2; Weatherby 500 Jeffery Classic; Winchester 458 Lott Classic . These are the most common types found on the surplus market. The next question was: Where do we find replacement wood for this piece? Working on a Remington rolling block bayonet French contract. Remington produced more than one and a half million rifles by the beginning of the 20th century. In the midst of World War I, the British Royal Navy purchased 4,500 of these rifles chambered in 7mm Mauser for crewmen of various ships. 1867 In an effort to diversify their holdings, Schuyler, Hartley & Graham purchased two small New England cartridge companies. I did have some reservations as to whether it would look correct or right, but saw a friend's original #1 1/2 that had a full round barrel, and that confirmed it for me! The reason for the overall fame of the Rolling Block design is its strength. Supreme re-stock. With everything secure on the rifle, we checked the headspace with a set of 7mm Go and No Go Gauges, confirming that the rifle was still in spec and safe to shoot. So its finally done...tis a beaut. In our case, we simply lucked out. Click images to enlarge: Colt Bisley - Restoration. The Egyptian Small Arms of the Cold War | Breach Bang Clear, Viking Gear For Your Own Heroic Saga | Breach Bang Clear, Adventure Harley: the Harley Davidson Pan America, Blackhawk DOAV – Old School Load Carriage. Original Item: Only One Available. US Navy Remington Rolling Block Rifle - Remington licensed Springfield Armory to manufacture just over 22,000 .50 caliber rifles for a US Navy contract during 1870-71. It is equipped with the correct 23 1/2" barrel has been restored to this won Known for its strong action, the rifle was one of the few mid-19th century designs that could handle the new (at the time) smokeless powders of the late 19th century. LUBE the inside of the neck. 26 1/8" full oct barrel with mint bore. Both are in typical condition; not much original finish on them but in shooting condition. The remnants of this rifle caught our eye, not because we were particularly a fan of the rolling block, but because the left side of the rifle was obviously on the receiving end of a shotgun blast. Specifications-Year of Manufacture: 1880 Caliber: 11x41.5mmRF or 11.7x51R You're gonna have to start over Vall! The first 10,000 rifles were outright rejected by the Navy & wound up being later sold to France, just in time for the Franco-Prussian War. According to factory records, Remington made close to 46,450 of the No. Aquired from a dealer on Gunbroker. Has a bead front sight coupled with a V-shaped rear sight. Assisted by: Color Case Co. – Ohio. The thing that most impressed me in the book was the story of the Remington Rolling Block rifle and the vivid descriptions of many of the battles it had been in. He is rightfully considered to be not just good company, but actually fit for polite company as well (though he has never forgotten his roots as a rifleman trained to kill people and break things, and if you look closely you’ll see his knuckles are still quite scabbed over from dragging the ground). Known for its strong action, the rifle was one of the few mid-19th century designs that could handle the new (at the time) smokeless powders of the late 19th century. The Remington rolling block quickly became known as one of the strongest and most reliable actions of the era. Account Login Create a New Account. Though seemingly a surly curmudgeon shy a few chromosomes at first meeting, Searson is actually far less of a dick and at least a little smarter than most of the Mad Duo’s minions. What make is the vernier? Required fields are marked *, Copyright © All Rights Reserved. In 1889, the Navy decided to have Winchester convert about 100 rifles … Consistent winner – very accurate. That looks great Vall. by 71fan » Mon Jun 15, 2009 8:14 pm, Post PEDERSOLI Sharps … Bid on Lot #584: Three Long Guns - Rolling block door stuck. 8″ barrel, shiny bore with some pitting. CZ 375 H&H Mag Full Stock: Mauser 300 Win Mag Classic: Mauser 308 Win Target: P14 303 British Monte Carlo: Remington Rolling Block 45-70 Govt: Sako 375 H&H Mag Monte Carlo #1: Womack's Rolling Block Parts is a company dedicated to providing repair and restoration parts for Remington rolling block firearms. A Remington Rolling Block Rifle Of My Own Back when I was a kid, I read a small soft-cover book about the history of the Remington Arms company. Remington ‘Round Top’ Rolling Block Restored Am Shooting Journal ^ | 9/24/2019 | M Nesbitt Posted on 09/24/2019 5:54:40 AM PDT by w1n1. Sights were modified at one time to convert to target style. It has very nice original case colors on the frame and a nice blue finish on the barrel. Remington ‘Round Top’ Rolling Block Restored Inspired by a Sporting Rifle carried by Custer, a black powder enthusiast rebuilds his model. STORY AND PHOTOS BY MIKE NESBITT Remington’s No. I decided to salvage her from becoming a varmint rifle, so I rebarreled to 32" heavy round barrel in .40-65, and built new wood for her. Since I have #1 Sporters in both full octagon and half octagon, the round was a easy choice. [This post about the Remington Rolling Block is made possible by JTF Awesome Team Member Raven Concealment], WTW: Remington’s Rugged Rolling Block Restoration.

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