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by wlw-19958
Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:27 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Reloading for a 43 Spanish RB
Replies: 7
Views: 226

Re: Reloading for a 43 Spanish RB

Hi There,

This story seems to be typical. I experienced the same problems
with my first RB. I chose to go 40:1 and rely on obturation. Going
.001" over bore generally isn't an issue so long the bullets are cast
from a soft lead alloy.

Cheers!
Webb
by wlw-19958
Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:30 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: No 1 or 1 1/2 ?
Replies: 8
Views: 145

Re: No 1 or 1 1/2 ?

Hi There,

Welcome to the Forum!

How thick is your action/frame? Typically, a No: 1 is around
1.32" thick where the No: 1-1/2 is 1.14" thick.

Cheers!
Webb
by wlw-19958
Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:01 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Need Part for Model 1 1/2 Rolling Block
Replies: 4
Views: 118

Re: Need Part for Model 1 1/2 Rolling Block

Hi There,

I've never heard of the spring ejector type used except
on the 1901/1902 model #5 rifles. Possibly they used or
copied the parts used in that model.

Cheers!
Webb
by wlw-19958
Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:33 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet Rifle
Replies: 16
Views: 351

Re: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet Rifle

Hi There, I think George Layman mentions those in his book, The Collector's Guide to Remington RB Military Rifles of the World. He refers to them as a "1 1/2 Action", but obviously they pre date the #1 1/2 and are round top actions just a bit narrower than the #1 actions. I think they fall...
by wlw-19958
Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:10 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet Rifle
Replies: 16
Views: 351

Re: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet Rifle

Hi There, Here is my "Civil Guard" model (it isn't exactly like the Civil Guard model but it is close). As I mentioned earlier, the barrel is 31" and the receiver is 1.22" wide. Caliber is 50-70. Some of the pics of this rifle are beside a typical Spanish model (on top) for compa...
by wlw-19958
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:03 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet Rifle
Replies: 16
Views: 351

Re: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet Rifle

Hi There, From appearance the Remington socket bayonet looks just like any other socket bayonet from the same period. The difference is the dimensions. The only visual telltale is the size of the opening in the bridge of the bayonet. As I said earlier, the base of the front sight on the Remington Ro...
by wlw-19958
Tue Mar 05, 2024 5:37 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet Rifle
Replies: 16
Views: 351

Re: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet Rifle

Hi There, I don't own a 1-1/2 model to compare but as you mentioned, the 1-1/2 model is supposed to be 1.14" thick. The closest I have seen is in George Layman's Remington Rolling Block Military Rifles of the World on pg. 173. Are you saying the knife bayonet is the "Trapdoor Springfield b...
by wlw-19958
Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:09 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet Rifle
Replies: 16
Views: 351

Re: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet Rifle

Hi There, There were several Cadet models. If yours is a .50-70 then it's likely it's one of those built on the same action as the Rolling Block pistols. They also made one on the #4 Rolling Blocks that was in .22RF. Both of those are seen on occasion and easier to find than the one built on the 1 1...
by wlw-19958
Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:43 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet Rifle
Replies: 16
Views: 351

Re: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet Rifle

Hi There,

Thank you for the measurement. I not familiar with the cadet
model. I have one in my collection that I have been trying to
identify. It has a thinner than normal #1 action and has a 31"
barrel in 50-70.

Cheers!
Webb
by wlw-19958
Sat Mar 02, 2024 3:42 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet Rifle
Replies: 16
Views: 351

Re: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet Rifle

Hi There,

Very nice! Tell me please, how long is the barrel?

Cheers!
Webb
by wlw-19958
Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:54 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Reloading for a 43 Spanish RB
Replies: 7
Views: 226

Re: Reloading for a 43 Spanish RB

Hi There,

Have you checked the neck size? Increasing the bullet diameter
will increase the neck size so make sure your chamber will handle
the increase.

Cheers!
Webb
by wlw-19958
Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:26 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Reloading for a 43 Spanish RB
Replies: 7
Views: 226

Re: Reloading for a 43 Spanish RB

Hi There, I have a couple of Spanish model rolling blocks and the groove diameter can be all over the place. My first rolling block has a groove diameter of .444" and my second one has a groove diameter of .4395". I haven't measured the land diameter. but .431" seems a bit too small. ...
by wlw-19958
Sun Feb 11, 2024 1:38 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Rookie question...
Replies: 2
Views: 88

Re: Rookie question...

Hi There, What you have is a Remington #5 rolling block model 1902 (some call it the model 1901) and most were made in 7mm Mauser (back then, it was called 7mm Spanish Mauser). Many of the South and Central American countries purchased them. Even Brittan purchased some during WW I. The markings will...
by wlw-19958
Sun Feb 11, 2024 1:15 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Please help ID large frame RB
Replies: 5
Views: 236

Re: Please help ID large frame RB

Hi There, There seems to be some confusion going on here. The New York State model was made by Remington and the Springfield model was made by the Springfield Armory under license. There were differences internally between the two and are not the same. According to the pics, your rifle has the corre...
by wlw-19958
Fri Feb 09, 2024 10:20 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Please help ID large frame RB
Replies: 5
Views: 236

Re: Please help ID large frame RB

Hi There,

Welcome to the forum!

I think you have a New York State militia rifle. They were 50-70
caliber. They also had a unique feature. The hammer will drop
to half-cock when the breach is closed.

It looks like the New York State cartouche on the wrist.

Cheers!
Webb