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Antique Remington Rolling Block Infantry Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD
Antique Remington Rolling Block Infantry Rifle
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Antique Remington Rolling Block Single-Shot Infantry Rifle, NVSN, .43 CF cal., 35'' round barrel, block-blade front (doubles as bayonet lug) and adjustable sliding-leaf rear sights, unmarked but for ''P'' at breech; large No. 1 receiver has central hammer and breechblock with auto extraction, marked ''E. Remington & Sons, Ilion, NY U.S.A.'' followed by numerous patent dates in three lines on top tang; iron mountings include three screw-retained barrel bands (middle with sling swivel), loop trigger guard, curved buttplate, nosecap, and slotted/grooved ramrod; two-piece oil-finished walnut stocks with sling swivel at buttstock belly. Condition is good, retaining no original finish but a cleaned overall ''bright'' metal beginning to tone in places. Stocks are sound showing marks typical of hard military use, with scattered initials at left butt and an added light coat of varnish. Action is strong and sure; bore is bright with sharp rifling. Est.: $250-$400. (Antique)