by roundtop Wed Jun 13, 2012 12:57 pm, Post The first Remington rolling block introduced in the smokeless period was the Remington Model 1897. France practically put Rolling Block tooling into full production following 1914-15 World War One French Contract. These were made in Lige, Belgium, in .43 Egyptian calibre and were issued with a sword bayonet. Those having 75 percent case colors or more will reap the higher price accordingly. Simpson, O.H. [22], Along with the Sharps rifle it was one of two rifles probably used more than any other by the buffalo hunters who hunted the American bison herds in the 1870s and 1880s. Only hard copy evidence is first contract of 30,000 rifles signed in London on 30 June, 1869, as the others were likely destroyed by a fire at Remington factory in 1939. Left-over Egyptian models were catalogued by Remington up to 1882 and were sometimes advertised as French Model. About a year ago I gave my oldest son a no#5 action that I am sure has the three line stamp and a 1901 patent date. Manufactured from 1866 to 1917, the Remington rolling-block cartridge rifle was so popular that more than half the worlds armies adopted it or purchased quantities for police or martial purposes. by Uechi Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:00 am, Post [16] In Danish service it was replaced by the M/1889 KragJrgensen. [12] The rolling-block later saw service with George Armstrong Custer's Seventh Cavalry at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, and also in the hands of Native American braves during the Indian Wars.[13][14]. R2345 SERIAL NUMBER 96 REMINGTON 1-1/2 ROLLING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE; 25-10 RF, 24 inch octagon barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing some light shadows ahead of the chamber and crisp rifling. It is often difficult to determine an original Remington made variant due to many examples having half-Swedish half-Remington components. The Remington-Rider rolling block rifle is a 19th century design, patented around 1863 by a Remington employee named Leonard Geiger and improved over the next few years by Joseph Rider, who was the Remington factory superintendent. Later, the Indians suggested that the white men were protected by some new medicine.. The rolling block action has poor gas handling design in case of a blown primer. All were sold in the smokeless powder German 7.92mm Mauser chambering, since Mexico and most other Latin American countries had been using that cartridge since 1893. History is who we are and why we are the way we are.. Remington Model 2 Rolling Block - .32 Rimfire. That's OK it's how you learn. enable_page_level_ads: true date is May 30, 1864 and last one is march 18, 1874 the best I can make it out. The gun was known for its reliability and accuracy and both Union and Confederate soldiers [], Be the first to review Remington Model 1871 Rolling Block .50-70 Govt. Among the known purchasers of the surplus Spanish Model rifles was Meiji Era Japan, which since 1868 had made at least three sizeable orders of the surplus Remington rolling block rifles of the 1868 Swedish contract. The revolver was 44 caliber and the cylinder could be removed for reloading, one of the first of its kind. (this number may not be operations since Remington moved to the deep south). These remained in use until 1908, when they were finally replaced by KragJrgensen carbines. The Remington Model 4 is a rolling block, solid-breech, hammerless, takedown, top-ejection rifle. JavaScript is disabled. Prices below indicate Remington-made rifle. They state that this version's serial numbers went up to about 144,000, but also that there is some overlap in the serial numbers with the second version. The 12.17mm caliber was chosen because the Swedish army had approximately 30,000 new muzzle-loading M1860 and breech-loading M1864 rifles in 12.17mm caliber in stock, rifles that were suitable for conversion to M1867 rolling-block rifles. The standard rifle received the Swedish designation "gevr m/1867" (and a version with only minor differences the designation "gevr m/1867-68"). Furthermore, aside from REMINGTON'S marking on the tang, all have a crown on the left frame, chamber flat, and on each barrel band. This may be determined by attempting to chamber a .43 Spanish cartridge of which .125" will protrude if in the original caliber. First advertised in late 1896. near the frame that identifies the year and month of Ed. Capitalizing on Storys amazing story and other positive reports from Europe and elsewhere, the Remington company sold more than 1.5 million rolling-block rifles by the 1880s. Stocks usually have unit markings and individual serial numbers. A forum community dedicated to Rimfire Central Firearm owners and enthusiasts. The configuration is a three-band rifle with a 36-inch barrel, and trigger-guard mounted rear sling swivel. The serial number is S 55035. Also, a small "H" cartouche is found on left receiver, as well as on the flat of the bayonet lug, which indicates Hartley the primary contractor who had the conversions completed. The cowboys nearly all had muzzleloading rifles and cap-and-ball revolvers that all took a long time to load a drawback that could prove deadly when traveling on the Bozeman Trail through hostile Indian country. Model 1896 was offered in 7mm Spanish Mauser, 7.65mm Mauser, .30/40 Krag, 6mm (.236 Remington) and 7.62/.30 Remington. Hunters, lawmen, adventurers, homesteaders and many others appreciated the strong, accurate and well-made Remington rolling block. On 8/9/99, stopped stamping the barrels with the date code. This version of Spanish Model was modified from existing stocks of surplus over-runs of Remington .43 Egyptian caliber rifle. The action was extremely strong, and could easily withstand the increased pressure of the new smokeless powders coming into use by the late 1880s. 1879." 149,000 were purchased by France in the war of 1870-71. [10] The split breech rifle lacked a hammer spur because it self-cocked when the breechblock was opened. Listed are the four sub-categories in addition to cataloged generic variants manufactured after 1874 and priced accordingly. John, this one has three lines. It is estimated almost a quarter of a million were sold up to 1878-82. In 1881, about 978 rifles were sold to the Kingdom of Korea with the remainder sold as surplus to Hong Kong in 1885. By this time calibers were limited to 7mm Mauser and .30/40 Krag chambering. Remingtion firearms This gun, designed by F.A. Whether they produced battlefield images of the dead or daguerreotype portraits of common soldiers, []. For the first few years the barrels of the M1867 were made of iron, but after 1871, steel became the standardized material. About 5,000 of the rifles made in Sweden were delivered to Norway while the rest of the production was for Sweden. Named after the Spanish Civil Guard, but never been proven to be issued to them. In the early 1870s, Remington boasted in an advertisement that its sporting rifle was the preferred arm for hunting purposes on the Plains; its simplicity and durability especially commending it for frontier use. Among buffalo hunters, Remingtons heavy-barreled sporting rifle was the second most popular killing machine, behind only the Sharps. ILION NY. The 1920 train robbery led to their deaths and those of three lawmen. For sale is a This is a no reserve penny auction for a Remington Model 2 Rolling Block single-shot rifle in .32 Rimfire. A generic inscription and without a last name almost impossible to track down. Not much info, but better then nothing. Tang markings of Kjobenhavn Tojhuis and year indicate a Danish copy which is very common in the United States. Probably never know anything else about the rifle' owner but it obviously had special meaning to someone and now to me. Come join the discussion about hunting, fishing, survival, archery gunsmithing, optics, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! The hammer is unique in having an unusually high spur, the breechblock spur protrudes horizontally, and both have shield-shaped checkering (rather than the usual simple cross-hatching). A partial list includes: After various tests, including repeated firings, it was clear that the needle guns were not particularly well-suited. A whole host of different Arabic markings may be encountered. K P O W D E R X, Serial Numbers by date (factory record book). Produced under license in Denmark, original Remington-made version is not commonly encountered. I have a book that even say's the no#5 is narrower than the no#1. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. These kits consisted simply of tubes to be inserted into the rifle from the breech, containing a chamber for the 22LR and a short barrel. A sloppy firing pin/breeech fit greatly increases this hazard to the shooter. Ed. The price for each barrel was slightly higher, but the better design reduced misfire damage and ultimately resulted in cost effectiveness. 7 Rifle One of the most unusual-looking firearms ever made by Remington was the Remington No.7 Target & Sporting Rifle, introduced in 1903. The serial number is in the low 3,000 range. Hi Clark, Nice rifle. Serial number- 13632. This is the best way to reach us. It was made from left-over Model 1871 rolling block pistol receivers, and resulted in a very well balanced rifle for short-range shooting. 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Remington Rolling Block Sporterized 7x57mm Mauser 30" Barrel 8lbs 2oz 13 1/2" LOP Walnut Sporter Style Stock with Sling Swivels. Offered as late as 1882, this .58-caliber Berdan centerfire was one of the early ventures of Rolling Block. These are very scarce variations and practically all are stamped with the Japanese Kanji characters of Surplus/Disposed Rifle with a Japanese/Chinese character numeration on the right side of the chamber. For sale is a This is a no reserve penny auction for a Remington Model 2 Rolling Block single-shot rifle in .32 Rimfire. Introduced in 1901 it was available in 5 calibers from 22Short thru 32 long. The plaque reads " From Stewart and James to Robert. (*) Johnnie Bruguier was both French Canadian and Sioux and learned to straddle both worlds. To make an offer please complete the form below: Minimum price for the offer must be greater than or equal to $0. When in excellent to very good condition, add 25 percent premium for M1896 in any caliber. and so on: B L A C Ironically with 100,291 produced, they have highest production record of Remington Military Rolling Block of smokeless powder era. Your 1400 ser. In 12.1742mmRF and 12.1844mmRF (two cartridges that were interchangeable), and towards the end of its service life also 858mmR Danish Krag centerfire, the rolling-block served as the standard service rifle of the Swedish Army from 1867 to the mid-1890s, when it was replaced by the Swedish Mauser. Inexperienced buyers should be cautious as some dealers in the past have offered these as in "arsenal fresh new condition". By the end of World War I, rolling blocks had been left in the dust; yet during the Depression years, hunters and miners still used them. google_ad_height = 600; To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. As I remember, it was a nice rifle. My best guess would be 1896, 1897 or 1898. In .43 Spanish it was the chief service arm of the Spanish Army from 18691893, and was used by reserve and militia forces for many years thereafter. To subscribe, click here. Equipped with the improved rotary extractor, this configuration accounts for a majority of sales for the next 36 years. The revolver was 44 caliber and the cylinder could be removed for reloading, one of the first of its kind. A tremendous amount of variation exists here, with differences as indicated below. information is for A tremendous amount of variation exists here, with differences as indicated below. All carried the three-line Remington tang markings with the last patent date of March 16, 1874. Said I never had much use for one, never said I didn't know how to use it. First-year contract version with its concave breech-block is scarce and will reap a 50 percent premium depending on condition. Re: Remington Rolling Block Serial Numbers. If you could show a picture of the plaque someone might have some knowledge of the persons involved. Between 1878 and 1882, Remington had no customers for left-over Egyptian contract rifles. Remington Rolling Block No.4 The #4 Remington rolling block is the smallest of the rolling block rifles. by roundtop Wed Jun 13, 2012 4:57 pm, Post The frame is toning to a medium gray-brown patina with areas of silvery case-hardened patina. Generally someone is available to answer your call M-Ffrom 9am to 5pm, CentralTime. One of the most unusual and very well built special order export versions of Spanish Model was this .43 Spanish caliber Rolling Block of which Remington produced an estimated 50,000 rifles and carbines. One needs to be sure that the barrel is original to the gun before trusting the Barrel Code listing, above. All have spring retained three-band long saber bayonet lug. If only rifles could talk, neat, I saw a rifle with that plaque many years ago. The Model 2 is easy to distinguish from all other Rem RB's by its curvature at . However a couple are known with both the 1874 tang stamp and the side stamp. So as a stop-gap measure rifles and carbines with rolling-block action were converted to a for that time period very modern centerfire cartridge, the 858mmR Danish Krag (bullet diameter .322 in/8.17mm, bullet weight 237 grains/15.29 grams, muzzle velocity 1,965ft per second/600m/s), with the designation "gevr m/1867-89" used for converted rifles and "gevr m/1889" used for new rifles. Post Most of the original 10,000 Remington rifles had serialized barrels. After leaving two wounded cowboys at the fort, Storys party of 28 pushed on, and in late October 1866, north of Fort Kearny, they faced even greater oddsan estimated 500 Sioux warriors readying for an attack. The barrel, the tang and the forearm snabble all have the same serial number. [5] In addition to that 10,000 complete rifles and 20,000 actions made in the US were bought from Remington. In the last year of the Civil War, the U.S. government placed an order for what became known as Remington split-breech carbines, just before Riders final improvementstrengthening the breechblock by machining it out of a solid billet of steel. by roundtop Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:40 pm, Post by Uechi Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:02 am, Post Model 1897 was modified to use a more practical .25x.25" barleycorn type front sight. [8] rolling-block rifles chambered for the 858mmR were shorter than the M1867 rifles, with an overall length of 1,240mm (48.8in) and a barrel length of 840mm (33.1in).[9]. Ninety percent or more of both rifles and carbines were re-blued and refinished by the host country to a practically like new condition, complete with cosmoline. We may never know. This was the first quantity contract sold overseas by Remington in 1867. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Here is what Frank de Haas says in my copy of his book. About 200,000-220,000 military rifles and 7,000 military carbines using the m/1867 action were manufactured as complete weapons in Sweden, 100,000-120,000 rifles and 4,000 carbines by Carl Gustafs Stads Gevrsfaktori (a government owned arsenal) and 100,000 rifles and 3,000 carbines by Husqvarna Vapenfabriks Aktiebolag. Around 250,000 military rifles and carbines and 85,000 civilian rifles in Sweden, were produced under license by Carl Gustafs Stads Gevrsfaktori and Husqvarna Vapenfabriks Aktiebolag, and about 53,000 rifles in Norway by Kongsberg Vaapenfabrik. For sale is a Remington Model 1871 Rolling Block single shot rifle in .50-70 Govt. If it is i've got one of the first no#5's. Large-caliber repeating rifles had been serious competitors to all single-shot rifles as early as 1881 (with the single shots biggest advantage being their lower price), but now came the era of semi-automatic weapons and machine guns. Now I have another rifle without a plaque with a serial number in the 1400's. I would assume that this rifle was most certainly made before 1879 In 1873, Japan ordered close to 2,400 of the Spanish Model rifles but demanded they be reamed and re-chambered to its in-country Remington caliber of 12.11mm Swedish Remington centerfire. Few of these have survived and no more than three have been viewed by the author, but it is certain there are more in circulation. The Model 2 is easy to distinguish from all other Rem RB's by its curvature at the rear of the frame where it joins the buttstock. There were two models: Short Transformed, with 36" barrel and two spring-held barrel bands; Long Transformed, with three barrel bands and 39" barrel. Serial number- N/A. Production was halted in 1888 and the last rifles were decommissioned in 1940. Remington Number 5 Rolling Block 7mm. google_ad_width = 125; Every three months youll receive a colorful, 60-page all-Remington magazine. Remington Rolling Block is a family of breech-loading rifles that was produced from the mid-1860s into the early 20th century by E. Remington and Sons (later Remington Arms ). Using these barrel codes to date a shotgun is somewhat unreliable, as shotgun barrels are often interchanged at random. [15] Initially the Royal Danish Army bought 40,000 rifles and 1800 carbines in the United States between 18671868. Also the butt plate should be numbered the same. The first Remington rolling block introduced in the smokeless period was the Remington Model 1897. The early split-breech action allowed the hammer to sit between the weaker, split-wall breechblock configuration that took only low-pressure, rimfire ammunition such as the .56-56 Spencer or .44 Henry cartridges. Does anyone know if this is a serial #? //--> Back in June 1876, less than three years after the Remington company received his letter of kudos, George Armstrong Custer took his cherished rolling-block sporting rifle with octagonal barrel on what would be his last campaign. The earliest is a very early #1 Sporting rifle in .44SBN, with set trigger. V1-C1 Barrel Length: 26 Bore condition: Fair, Your email address will not be published. All have 35.5" barrels, except where indicated. Later 31,551 rifles and about 4,600 carbines were made at the government owned rifle factory in Copenhagen. Prices below reflect the original Remington product. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ have a code located on the left side of the barrel It was either at a gun show or an auction. We can't find much in the way of manufacturing dates on this rifle except that the barrel (which is the original and serial numbered to the gun) is marked E. REMINGTON & SONS. For questions about our inventory, please write to: leroy@merzantique.com, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. Remington M1867. Several different cartridges and rifles were considered by the commission. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Remington Model 2 Rolling Block Sporting Rifle Download AR Dope Bag August 1996: Golan 9mm / Heritage Stealth / Savage 110FM / Remington 396 / T-36 Target Scope Eliphalet Remington II was born in Suffield, Connecticut on October 28, 1793. That is Five ( 5 ) years earlier then the plaque. History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. It appears that many Rolling Blocks made in 1873 and up may well have spent considerable time either in storage at Remington or a hardware store etc. The intention was to allow for cheaper training. Folks Need some help trying to determine the manufacture date of a Remington #6 22 LR falling block (not rolling block) single shot rifle. Remington No. Swedish m/1867 rifle. Sweden: 237,000-257,000 rifles and carbines, including conversions of older rifles to rolling block. by Uechi Fri Jun 15, 2012 7:53 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Topics related to Pre - 1898 Remington Rifles. The Smith & Wesson model 36, also known as the Chiefs Special, is one of the most distinctive revolvers to emerge from the 20th century. In 1964 an Ohio woman took up the challenge that had led to Amelia Earharts disappearance. Loomis Action Type: Single Shot Noteworthy is that RV-marked Cuban carbines are usually re-chambered to the improved .43 Reformado cartridge, which is interchangeable with the Spanish Remington cartridge. From the 1870s until the late 1910s, the biggest fans of the Remington rolling block seemed to be in Mexico. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Serial number- N/A. However, late REMINGTON ARMS CO. tang-dated versions are the only known Spanish Models having EJERCITO DE GUATEMALA (Army of Guatemala) stamped over the chamber between the receiver and rear sight. Most are well worn from desert exposure and show extreme wear and replaced parts. In spite of the difference in length the two cartridges were interchangeable and could be chambered and fired in both Norwegian and Swedish rifles. Additionally, the designers improved the lock by replacing two lockscrews with a lockplate. 5 model 1902 or 1910 rolling block $400 38special Puyallup 4-27-2013.jpg, Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. The action was extremely strong, and could easily withstand the increased pressure of the new smokeless powders coming into use by the late 1880s. Post 1874 Catalogued Generic Spanish Model. Upon reaching Fort Leavenworth, Kan., and hearing warnings that the Lakota leader Red Cloud was on the warpath, Story decided to buy a fresh shipment of Remington rifles and large quantities of ammunition. The most comprehensive and authoritative history site on the Internet. Does anyone have any more recent data on the serial number range of the Model 4? First pat. [6], Both M1867's for civilian use and M1867's used by the Swedish Frivilliga Skarpskytterrelsen ("The Volunteer Sharpshooter Movement", patterned on the British Volunteer Force and numbering 40,000 men in 1865, all of them provided with military rifles and wearing military style uniforms by the Swedish armed forces) were made for, or converted to, centerfire 12.1744mmR cartridges since, unlike the 12.1742mm rimfire cartridges used in the military, the centerfire cartridges could be reloaded. I got the book from Buffalo Arms. These are difficult to price, but normally reap a far higher tag than the standard 1879 Argentine model. Most were sold on the international market; however, thousands of the guns in various calibersfrom .32 to the more powerful .44-77 and .50-90 were sold and put to use in the American West. According to John and Roy's book, this was introduced in 1890 and discontinued in 1900, when it was replaced by the lever takedown version. From 1888 until the end of production, REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY marked on tang which reflects the reorganization of the company. Many of these were converted into hunting rifles and shotguns, so that it has become difficult to find an M1867 in its original form. Blue Book value: 90% - $700 80% - $500 70% - $400 Introduced in early 1902, improved Model 1897 unofficially became known as Model 1902 given its first year of production, with updated automatic extractor. Denmark ordered 42,000 rifles and 1,800 carbines in 11mm Danish Remington rimfire cartridge. All production rifles were meant to be manufactured at Kongsberg Vpenfabrik in Norway, but since the factory needed to be upgraded with more modern machinery, 5000 of the first rifles delivered to the Norwegian Army were manufactured by Husqvarna Vapenfabrik in Sweden in 1871-72. They are otherwise identical to the original second and third Spanish contract rifles, aside from the 12.11mm chambering. The former is the scarcer of the two and 30% should be added to the below-listed prices for the Long Transformed variant. In Norway it was the standard service rifle from 1867 to the mid-1880s, when it was replaced by the M1884 Jarmann. Many fell victim to the re-barreling vise and re-chambering craze in the 1960s to rebuild them into sporting-type rifles for more common .45-70 cartridge. Advertised until 1882. An especially rare factory carbine is those with a full-length, two-band forearm (150% should be added to their prices). google_ad_client = "ca-pub-5708522835464660"; Pull off your stock and look on the front and see if it is the same serial number as the rest. Pattern (Modellexemplar), serial # 1. Blackpowder Mortar & Cannon by Seacoast Artillery, Hand Loading Rifles & Handguns by Diamond K Brass, Bolt Action Rifles Sponsored by Camera Land. All have screw-retained barrel bands. It was only produced in rim fire cartridges and may be found in the three variations shown here plus military and Boy Scout models. R2345 SERIAL NUMBER 96 REMINGTON 1-1/2 ROLLING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE; 25-10 RF, 24 inch octagon barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing some light shadows ahead of the chamber and crisp rifling. This variant of the Spanish Model is not common. V1D2 Barrel Length: 36 Bore condition: Poor, Your email address will not be published. by roundtop Thu Jun 14, 2012 10:15 am, Post The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. These revolvers were designed with a snub-nose barrel, which makes it [], The Colt 1860 Army revolver, also known as the Colt U.S. Cavalry revolver, was widely during the American Civil War. They all have the number on left side (I think) and it's on the upper and lower tang. You may be right that it sat in stock someplace. Between 1866 and 1896, repeating rifles made great strides in the West, but many individuals still chose the powerful, reliable single-shot rolling block. Both versions are scarce. The early production rifles had an L-shaped sight that could be flipped over, but the final design was a unique combination of other ideas. Youll enjoy your membership in the most active gun club in America. Early muzzle plugs were a short, conical dowel made of wood, but soon a brass cup with a cut out for the front sight replaced it in service. Early slot extractor, three-band rifle with no provision for saber bayonet lug, leaf adjustable rear sight, spring held barrel bands. Meacham of St. Louis, and they were also in demand at gun shops in more out-of-the-way places. The only receiver markings are the Remington patent dates, ending in 1871, on the upper tang. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. The U.S. Army had switched over to smokeless powder in 1892. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. During the American Civil War, gunsmith Leonard M. Geiger designed the basic action, in which the shooter rolled the breechblock backward with the thumb and inserted a cartridge in the breech, before the block rolled forward and the interlocking hammer cocked in one fluid motion. This was a generic Remington Rolling Block chambered for .50-70 Government cartridge, with 36" barrel and three barrel bands. Later models were produced in .30-06 Springfield, 757mm Mauser, and 850mmR Lebel. Carsten Schinke - Die leichten schwedischen Infanteriegewehre Armee und Heimwehr - Journal-Verlag Schwend GmbH - 1990, Carsten Schinke - Die leichten schwedischen Infanteriegewehre Armee und Heimwehr -Journal-Verlag Schwend GmbH - 1990, Carsten Schinke - Die leichten schwedischen Infanteriegewehre Armee und Heimwehr -Journal-Verlag Schwend GmbH -1990, Other nations used rifles with the Remington action too, this page lists some of them, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Remington_M1867&oldid=1051297001, This page was last edited on 22 October 2021, at 17:00. Spain purchased over 90,000 rifles in three contracts from 1869 to 1873. [11] In 1865, Rider improved the split breech design to create the rolling-block action which was named the "Remington System". Remington pressured Greece into canceling their contract to reap a higher price from the French. 100,291 such rifles were delivered by 1916, and used to equip rear-line troops. google_ad_client: "ca-pub-5708522835464660",
google_ad_width = 160; For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Action - single shot rolling block Caliber - .45-70 Government Barrel - 30" sporter weight, 1 turn in 18" twist Sights - blade front, adjustable buckhorn rear Trigger - single stage; single set trigger optional Stock - shotgun style buttstock with checkered pistol grip and checkered forend Overall length - 46.5" Weight - 8.75 pounds The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. They continued to mark the date code on the end flap of the shipping box. As late as 1918, bandidos armed with rolling blocks were still raiding border settlements, but they found themselves outgunned by U.S. lawmen and state militiamen. The official military designation for the cartridge was '12mm Remington' from 1879.[4]. Your email address will not be published. Production of the Model 2 started in 1873 and lasted until 1910.