The all new collectors guide to remington rolling block military rifles of the world. The remington rolling block in this case the remington no. They were used by hunters, target shooters and by the military in most. Here are some of my rolling blocks on display at a spring 2008 gun show. The rifle features a 35 inch barrel, blued finish, ladder rear sight, cleaning rod, rolling block action, and military style stock. The all new collectors guide to remington rolling block military. Egyptian remington rolling block collectors weekly. It is furnished in the white so it can be finished to match your carbine. Split breech hooded front sight was add after it went on surplus market 2nd from the top is type ii 50 cal. This is a nice book, but keep looking for more info.
This is a first look at a remington military rolling block rifle i found at a gun show in louisville recently. This is a very welcome book given the dearth of organized information on rolling block rifles in general and civilian models in particular. It was also perfect for putting two of remington s newest firearms to the ultimate predator hunting test. It is a strong and simple action, very reliable, and not prone to be jammed by dirt or rough usage. Mexican m1899 remington rolling block rifle bayonet ws. Remington rolling block military rifles of world by geo. Remington 1867 rolling block rifle c44895 united states. The french model remington featured prominently during the francogerman conflict and is the subject of evaluation for our forthcoming book on. These rifles were essentially so called m1910, however, all are chambered in 8mm lebel french service cartridge. For specific information on any of these books, click on the picture of the book. This appears to be a 3 band military remington rolling block. By roy marcot, ron paxton, jay lewis newly published book with extensive information on the sporting civilian rolling block rifles manufactured by remington from the 1860s to 1933. A small rectangular chip is missing from the underside of the forend where it meets the frame, and there are some short, withthegrain cracks at the tips of the wrist tangs. Remington society a organization dedicated to the study of remington firearms.
By george layman released 1152010 at the las vegas collectors show. Pdf this book investigates all models of remington rolling block. Inspired by the great remington rolling block design, the author decided to build a buffalo gun for hunting and shooting cowboy singleshot longrange events. Enjoying the remington rolling block rifle and a little history lesson along the way. Military remington rolling block rifles of the world. Overall its in very good condition, clean and solid, the rear sight is different from whats usually seen,it may have been replaced. Remington arms rolling block 44 cal sniper military rifle. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. During the latter half of the 1800s, a significant fraction of the worlds military forces were being armed by the remington brothers, and their. Civilian remington rolling block rifles, and later surplus military rifles, became very popular among hunters in scandinavia, particularly for moose hunting, with ammunition for the rifles being commonly available on the civilian market into the 1920s1930s.
The remington rolling block and the united states military. Remington military rolling block rifle first look youtube. The rifle does come complete with a metal ramrod and is a fairgood example of a rolling block military rifle overall. The military remington rolling block rifle youtube. Shooting egyptian remington rolling block with fixed. The all new collectors guide to remington rolling block.
It was based in part on the split breech action produced by remington during the united states civil war. At that time i think there was 65 of them on display, have picked up a few more of them since then. Nov 16, 2012 the all new collectors guide to remington rolling block military rifles of the world. Your countrybycountry identification guide to the military rolling blocks of the. The remington rolling block rifle is a breechloading rifle that was produced from the mid1860s into the early 20th century by e. Rolling rifle parts for remington for sale in stock ebay. Navy model 1867 remington rolling block carbine caliber 5045 centerfire the first united states military contract for a standard rolling block longarm was the u. Layman, entitled remington rolling block military rifles of the world. Roy marcot is a recognized authority on the history of the remington arms company and its firearms, having written three books on the subject. This is the nicest military remington rolling block military rifle weve had in several years. From rolling hills and a sea of endless cedars to the vast horizons of sage flats, its perfect country for coyotes. Remington rolling block military rifle description.
The action was extremely strong, and could easily withstand the increased pressure of the new smokeless powders coming into use by the late 1880s. Remington rolling block military rifles of the world, by. For the one who is looking for the details and want to know about all variations. Remington rolling block rifle wikipedia republished. Provides tips on identifying these scarce specimens.
All serial number match, except for the hammer and breech block which are unnumbered. Reason being when it comes time to do a revised edition of my new military rb book, i would love have pictures of your original remington made great. Remington rolling block sights remington rolling block parts. Remington rolling block references remington rolling. During the latter half of the 1800s, a significant fraction of the worlds military forces were being armed by the remington brothers, and their factory in ilion, new york.
Before that, most arms were produced by small gunmaking operations. The subject of this book is the remington rolling block firearms of the 19th century. The top of the receiver ring was not octagoned like the later no. I am not a gun expert and got this barrel with some trapdoor barrelssee other listings and only making a comparison guess at it since i had a few military rolling blocks in the past.
Remington rolling block shooting a little history youtube. Remington rolling block identification remington society. In this video ill be shooting my military remington rolling block rifle made in the 1870s. Remington rolling block military rifles, carbines and pistols. I can remember having 4 of these in the past 20 years in this condition with this one being the best overall in terms of metal finish and third in terms of wood. Founded in 1816 by eliphalet remington, remington arms co. This book covers the sporting and target rifles which were a relatively minor part of the companys output.
Forends, barrel bands, sights etc were fitted to the front and the butt stock was inletted for the rear of the action. The military remington rolling block rifle by george. The great remington rolling block buffalo gun project. This remanufactured sight was modeled after an original sight on a modelo argentino 1879 carbine. Whitney built rolling block firearms contemporary with remington. Around 250,000 military rifles and carbines and 85,000 civilian rifles in sweden, were produced under license by carl gustafs stads gevarsfaktori and husqvarna vapenfabriks aktiebolag, and about 53,000 rifles in norway by kongsberg vaapenfabrik. Remington navy rolling block carbine, 5045 caliber made in the 1860s, u.
Remington rolling block 1871 ladder rear sight w screw for 5070 springfield. Im currently owner of a couple remington revolvers model 1875 and model 1863 and one model 1871 military rifle rolling block, among other american western firearms. Beginning production in 1896 they comprise the 1897, 1902, and 1910 models. This edition is necessary for collectors to keep abreast with current research on the worlds greatest single shot military rifle. Remington rolling block military rifles of the world by layman. A highly informative history of the remington rolling block action firearms by arms and military expert konrad f. Joined today after a while in reading this forum and its interesting things to be learned. The remington rolling block rifle is one of the most successful single shot weapons ever developed. Enjoying the remington rolling block rifle and a little history lesson along the way, with the old gunsmith. The all new collectors guide to remington rolling block military rifles of the world george layman on. However, it has been overtaken by a more recent and larger book by mr. Remington s rolling block decisions, design, details.
Not a common item due to their post war distribution to numerous french colonial areas as indochina etc. While i have not read through that new version, i have no doubt that it will be a more comprehensive. This book is a standard reference for remington s military rolling block production. This would be the model 1897 rolling block in 7x57 caliber.
It was too late for the american civil war, but it made a huge hit at the 1867 paris exhibition, resulting in numerous orders from governments around the. I do have to admit that books about this subject will be never complete. If you can find the 4th edition of the remington military rolling block rifle for a reasonable price, it is definitely worth having in your library. According to george laymans excellent book remington rolling block military rifles of the world, this example is a 1st contract musket as the last patent date on the upper tang is 1871.
This is the ultimate book for any collector of rolling blocks. This 4th edition includes newly discovered information and photographs of military rolling blocks which are extremely rare, and provides tips on identifying such scarce specimens. Remington rolling block no 5 7x57mm mauser caliber rifle. Ironically with 100,291 produced, they have highest production record of remington military rolling block of smokeless powder era. The classic book on the famed remington rolling block family of military rifles is once again available in an expanded fourth edition. Both remington and springfield used remington rolling block actions to make cartridge rifles from civil war muskets. There is a wealth of information on this model in the excellent relatively new book remington rolling block military rifles of the world by george layman. While i have not read through that new version, i have. Remington produced them in huge quantities and great variety and sold a large percentage of their production to foreign militaries. Remington rollingblock breech in 1867, the united kingdoms of sweden and norway was the first military to adopt the rifle as the standard military rifle.
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