![]() The Remington rolling block also became the standard service rifle of the Danish Army. Many Rolling Block rifles were used by Argentina before being replaced in 1891 by the new 7.65mm Mauser, and were also widely used by Egypt and Mexico. 43 Spanish it was the chief service arm of the Spanish Army from 1870-1893, and was used by reserve and militia forces for many years thereafter. ![]() In 12.17x42mmRF and 12.18x44mmRF (two cartridges that were interchangeable), and towards the end of its service life also 8x58mmR Danish Krag centerfire, it served as the standard service rifle of the Swedish Army from 1867 to the mid-1890s (when it was replaced by the Swedish Mauser) and in Norway as the standard service rifle from 1867 to the mid-1880s (when it was replaced by the M1884 Jarmann). 30-06 Springfield, 7×57mm Mauser, and 8×50mmR Lebel. It was made in a variety of calibers, both rimfire and centerfire, including the 12.17x42 mm rimfire, 12.17x44 mm rimfire and 12.17x44 mm rimmed centerfire Swedish and Norwegian cartridges. History of the Remington Rolling Block Rifle: made Remington Rolling Block Cadet Rifle, cleaned and ready to display!Īction type: Rolling Block with Rear Hammer The simple ejector on the top of the rolling cam is also present, though we have not tested it to see if it is able to eject a cartridge.Īn Antique U.S. The action cycles correctly, and dry fires, with a strong mainspring. ![]() The bore is LIKE NEW, showing no signs of use. We unfortunately do not have any history on this rifle, but it definitely must have been interesting!Ĭondition is just great, with a lovely finish on all the metal components, and a stock with very few dents and a great color. There is also a filled sling swivel location. The butt stock is the typical Remington style, but looks to have been adapted from one intended for a larger rifle, as we can see wood grafted into a much larger trigger guard channel. There is a sling swivel on the upper band, and another on the trigger guard. It has a standard military style fore stock, with two U marked barrel bands of highly polished steel, and a polished steel nose cap. Definitely some great research potential here! However, this definitely does not look to have originally been a pistol. He may have also inspected Remington M1871 pistols. 50rf Pistols as well as M1867 Remington Navy Carbine. Warner, who inspected Civilian Remington M1866. Military proof mark of P / F.C.W., indicating inspection by Frank C. The other side of the receiver has a U.S. The Rifle comes with its original cleaning rod, and still has faint Remington patent markings on the left side of the frame (partly illegible): We have not been able to find out exactly what the chambering is, but we assume for a relatively low pressure cartridge, or else such a small rifle would kick like a mule when fired. 50", but the chamber is definitely too short for. This is a very interesting "Cadet" training version of the Remington Rolling block system, produced using a 'small frame' receiver. ![]() ![]() 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 and Sons (later Remington Arms Company). The Remington Rolling Block rifle was a breech-loading rifle produced from the mid-1860s into the early 20th century by E. ![]()
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