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How dis you obtain ammunition? Did you alter your rifle to center fire ?

I am embarassed to say that I missed that. You are correct.I have one that I used to shoot a lot and is one of my favourate Rolling Blocks. It has a silver oval presentation plate inscribed "PRESENTED BY WE ROLFE.

I can't help with your questions but look forward to this progresses .
Good luck and a happy new year.

It is a credit to you.As a collector a Hepburn is on my 'Bucket list' but due to my age (80) the bucket is quite close.
Geoff .

That is a beautiful rifle. We don't see many (if any) Hepburn's over here in the UK.

No. Nothing except a small letter D on the right hand side of the frame and an 'R' on the left. Thee also a 'US' stamp on the butt plate.

Lt us see if this works... I am unsure about adding attachments.

I thought I would write something as it is quite a while since something was put on this page... Here goes.

A couple of weeks ago I got the oportunity to buy 2nd type split breech rolling block. T say that they are rare here in the UK is an understanding. I have never seen one before, so I bought ...

Nice find. I have just got one Mine is a type 2 in 50/56 and although a little rough it is complete. I was pleased to find it as they are scarce here in the UK and it is the fist one I have seen . I would think that a good woodworker should be able to help with the fore end. When you have the wood a ...

7mm Mauser, not rimed.

The 7mm Rolling block has a reputation for problems with factory ammo. This is mainly due to head space issues.

I load my own and use 'Starting loads. If you have problems obtaining cases you and use 30.06 cases cut to length and then sized.

You will find if is worth the ...

( Well this site was a waste of time. )

You just may have put off anyone thinking of answering your question.

Hi
We can own them but it requires paperwork.
You also have to provide a reason to own it.
This reason has to be justified.
You can get around this if you are an registered gun collector.
But becoming one is not an easy task either.


Sounds just like the U.K.

I can't answer you question but I would like to thank you for posting it, it has been a long time since this we have had a new thread on here.

Military Rolling Blocks do not generally have serial numbers.
US forces on San Juan Hill did not have Rolling Blocks but the Cubans did.
If you intend to shoot it you MUST be careful that the ammo head spaces correctly and you will almost certainly need to hand load your ammo.

I use a 7 mm 1902 ...

Welcome from an enthusiast in the UK. I will warn you that Rolling Blocks can be addictive.