REMINGTON ARMS CO. Single Shot .45-70 GOVT Rolling Block Rifle C&R ILION NY With NUMRICH ARMS Part-Octagon Barrel

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REMINGTON ARMS CO. Single Shot .45-70 GOVT Rolling Block Rifle C&R ILION NY

With NUMRICH ARMS Part-Octagon Barrel

Here we present a C&R Remington Arms Company Rolling Block Rifle, made circa the turn of the century in Ilion, New York. The Remington Rolling Block rifle is a breech-loading rifle that was produced from the mid-1860s into the early 20th century by E. Remington and Sons (later Remington Arms Company). The action was extremely strong, and could easily withstand the increased pressure of the new smokeless powders coming into use by the late 1880s. The Remington Rolling Block had a sturdy, simple action that was relatively inexpensive, just what many governments wanted in the latter half of the 19^th Century.

They were popular with civilians as well. 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. Civilian Remington rolling block rifles, and later surplus military rifles, became very popular among hunters in Scandinavia, particularly for moose hunting, with ammunition for the rifles being commonly available on the civilian market into the 1920s-1930s.

The overall condition is very good. Original blue finish on the Numrich Arms barrel. This rifle was rebarreled and given a new lease on life in a still commonly used cartridge. The action is excellent and strong. The bore is shiny bright with sharp rifling. The stock is solid. A very nice piece!

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 27-7/8 inches.

Caliber: .45-70 Government

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$1500
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