It was suggested that this forum type might be a better place to pose my question concerning this rifle. I’m a new member from the Houston, TX area and am really impressed with this web site. I have a bunch of Remington rifles, shotguns and knives including books purchased +-30 years ago with my interest in single shot rifles.
I have four rolling block rifles including a #4 in .22LR that despite a less than new looking barrel, shoots “lights out”. The only problem I have with it is the tiny original sights don’t work well with my 75 year old eyes. I need to work on them but I’m reluctant to modify them beyond maybe some paint on the very pointed front post.
I also own a Model #2 in .38rf and a model 1871 both in really nice shape with a lot of case color remaining.
The forth rifle is a model #1 that has been worked over by a gunsmith. It’s a spectacular specimen of a rifle in .45-70 with a replacement barrel, a new stock, a scope and some beautiful color case hardening on the action and deep blue on the hammer and breech block. I would love to identify the gunsmith that did the work. The gun came from a collection of an older gentleman that is experiencing some health issues and the family is selling off Somme of his collection. I purchased this rifle from a shop in Georgia and the shop guy says he will contact the original owner to help me identify the gunsmith. It has a DZ Arms scope and a Marble Arms tang sight. The trigger is really good for a non-set trigger and breaks cleanly with minimul travel.
I'll attach four images that will give some idea about the quality work that went into this rifle. Hurray Remington!!!