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Remington No. 1 Rolling Block Creedmoor Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,250.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Remington No. 1 Rolling Block Creedmoor Rifle
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Remington No. 1 Rolling Block Creedmoor Sporting Rifle, #1943, .44 S cal. (.44-90), 34'' part-round blue barrel, select checkered walnut stock with ebony inlay at pistol grip cap, checkered walnut forend with steel Schnauble iron cap, smooth steel buttplate, long-range Vernier tang sight and globe front sight. Bottom of barrel marked ''44 S''. Flayderman refers to this firearm as one of the finest Remingtons produced. Mfg'd 1873-1890. Condition is excellent. Blue barrel retains approx. 92% thinning and toning blue. Frame with approx. 80% thinning case colors, some scratches to hammer and block pin retainer on left side. Stock and forend with only mild impressions; stock has two additional holes drilled to rear portion top of comb in order to re-position the existing tang sight for prone Creedmoor use. Action is good, bore is bright. Est.: $4,500-$6,000. (Antique)