- #REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE 1870 SERIAL NUMBER#
- #REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE 1870 FULL#
- #REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE 1870 LICENSE#
#REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE 1870 FULL#
This illustrated book tells the full story of Remington firearms. Since 1991, Roy has been the Editor of the RSA Journal, the quarterly publication of the Remington Society of America and has authored several books. Ammunition, and memorabilia outside of the Remington facility in Ilion. He has the largest collection of Remington firearms. more is the leading expert on Remington firearms. THE HISTORY OF REMINGTON FIREARMS The History of One of the World's Most Famous Gun Makers by Roy Marcot 20 05 EDITION* About the Author: Roy Marcot. Even so, the hot barrels expanded and allowed gas to escape when they were fired, cutting down on range and accuracy. Since a Sharps cost as much as $120, after ruining some of the expensive rifles the hunters learned to pour water on the barrels or run a wet rag through them after every second or third shot. With continuous firing the guns overheated and, if not cooled, the inside of the barrel would burn out. Hunters loaded their own shells, adding as much as twenty grains of powder to increase it to.50-110. Excerpt from the book- Although the factory load on the heavier models was.50-90. Deadly and powerful, the Sharps became THE buffalo gun. Such as the Battle of Adobe Walls, and the weapons that won them, such as the Sharps.50-caliber-the gun that"shoots today and kills tomorrow"are given detailed attention. Here are the hunters such as Custer, Cody, and the Mooars, and the rough and tumble towns that hides built-Adobe Walls, Buffalo Gap, Dodge City, and Fort Griffin. Through the American industrial revolution with its demand for leather, and ending with the final sad hunts of the mid-1880s, Robinson eloquently and graphically describes all aspects of the hunt and the hunters, including the Indians for whom the destruction of their subsistence resulted in their own destruction. From the 18th century French fur traders. Robinson III dramatically relates this tale with both a vivid, brilliantly researched text and with evocative photographs and illustrations. Which in 1850 covered the mid-western plains by countless millions, is one of the most exciting yet tragic stories of American history. The near extinction of the North American buffalo. It is of special interest to black powder cartridge rifle shooters such as Sharps and Remington Rolling B lock rifle enthusiasts. Robinson III This book offers valuable history and insight into the days of yesteryear when buffalo covered the Plains. MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.THE BUFFALO HUNTERS Charles M.
THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, All firearms are "mechanically perfect" unless noted, but again, are NOT warranted as safe to fire! Any city or state regulations regarding owning antique firearms are the responsibility of the purchaser. We want satisfied customers & often "under" describe the weapons. All firearms are described as accurately as possible, given the restraints of a catalog listing length. ĭISCLAIMER: All firearms are sold as collector's items only - we do not accept responsibility as to the shooting safety or reliability of any antique firearm. This is a nice Dutch rolling block rifle. Stock shows moderate dings, dents and scrapes from age and use. Rifle has complete rear sight, both swivels and the original ramrod. All gunmetal shows matching light gray patina. Many of the individual metal parts retain a small crown stamp. The name of the Dutch arsenal, “Kjobenhavns toihuus” and “1874” date are stamped on tang behind hammer. The receiver is marked on left side with a crown and cypher over “M-1867”. Bayonet lug on right side at muzzle is for saber type bayonet. A small crown is stamped on top of the barrel between the rear sight and the breech, this may indicate an 1896 chamber conversion to 11.5 mm smokeless cartridges.
#REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE 1870 SERIAL NUMBER#
Serial number “45369” and a crown are stamped on the left facet of the breech.
A long-range, full folding rear sight rests atop the barrel breech. The 34” round barrel is secured to the walnut stock via three barrel bands with barrel retaining springs.
#REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE 1870 LICENSE#
About 30,000 of these rolling block rifles were made at the Danish Arsenal at Copenhagen 1870-1908, under license from Remington.Ĭhambered for a rimfire 11.7 x 41.5 mm round, the rifle exhibits the large action with a high spur hammer and a projecting ear-like lever on the right side of breech block. These rifles employed an interlocking system of hammer and breech that was deemed one of the strongest actions of its time.
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