Another rolling block question??

[cajuncountry]

I have just inherited what appears to be a Remington rolling block. Not many markings on the rifle. It's chambered in 32w with octagon barrel. I have started to research this rifle and can't seem to find a exact match. Mine appears to be a sporter model but it has double triggers. I don't have pictures at the moment but will post some in the morning. Was double set triggers common on these rifles. I know for certain that the rifle has been in a closet for 50 years and has not been touched. Sorry for not having pics at the moment and look forward to any information y'all may provide.

[cajuncountry]

I found HEPBURN PAT. OCT 7TH 1879 appears to be a serial number also : 7552. Is the double triggers common on these rifles?

[oughtsix]

You have a #3 Remington, a Hepburn. technically a falling block. Remington used numbers 1- 5 for their model #s with the #3 as a different block style. Double set triggers were made for the Hepburn, but are not that common. Check out Vernz's post below and see if yours looks like his. A .32W should be a .32-20 Winchester. You would need to make a chamber cast to make sure nobody fooled with it over the years. See my reply to Vernz about how to get more info on single shots.
Serial #'s are usually on the woodwork, barrel, and tang. on the side of the tang once you remove the stock, should be assembly number that will differ from the serial#
#3's are wonderful rifles , imho.

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[cajuncountry]

So here are some photo's not the best . But i'm out of town and my wife was nice enough to take these for me lol. Most the hepburns I've seen appear to be alot fancier than mine. Thank you for your reply and helping a newbie out. No one in my family knows much about the rifle. My Grandpa found the rifle in a water well pump shed 60 yrs ago. The owner did not even know the rifle was there. So Grandpa was told he could have it. And it's been in a closet ever since. I will slug the barrel to ensure its a 32-20 . But I have no reason to believe that it has ever been altered.

[cajuncountry]

Is there anyway to find a exact date of when the rifle was made ? From my research so far it seems like it's near to impossible to get a exact date. Again thank you in advance for the help. I want to shoot it at least once . I know there are several companies out there that produce the 32-20 ammo . Are these newer loads safe to shoot ?

[oughtsix]

I will see a guy who is well versed in Hepburns today, I'll ask about the serial #. Modern ammo in 32-20 should be safe to shoot, but if it has been sitting for 60 years and came from a high moisture environment, I'd check it out thoroughly. If the bore is clear, and all the parts operate, it is probably safe... Probably. Have local gunsmith check it out if you aren't familiar with them. Shooting them is a lot of fun.

I'll let you know what I find out about the #

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ps you anywhere near Cincinnati ?

[cajuncountry]

Thanks for the info. I plan on letting a local gun smith check it out before I shoot it. I'm in Louisiana. I hope the Hepburn expert has good news lol.

[oughtsix]

My guy thinks it could have been made around 1898. Doesn't seem to be a source for great record keeping from back then.

Keep us posted on how it shoots,

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