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by cookiejennings
Fri May 31, 2024 8:10 am
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Trying to identify an early Rolling Block in 50-70 govt
Replies: 4
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Re: Trying to identify an early Rolling Block in 50-70 govt

Thanks for getting back to me Webb.

The inspector initials certainly makes sense, that's a good idea. I found an interesting article on the net, https://www.militaryrifles.com/swedish/m1867remington, that article certainly agrees with your comment. In addition the article suggested the second set ...
by cookiejennings
Thu May 30, 2024 9:02 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Trying to identify an early Rolling Block in 50-70 govt
Replies: 4
Views: 3746

Re: Trying to identify an early Rolling Block in 50-70 govt

Hello Webb, thanks for the detailed response and putting me on the right track. I see now from my copy of George Layman this is indeed a Swedish built gun.

I pulled the forearm off this evening, see the photo, it's stamped 1863, with the P.G.A marking again and the letter M. Does any of that makes ...
by cookiejennings
Tue May 28, 2024 10:19 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Trying to identify an early Rolling Block in 50-70 govt
Replies: 4
Views: 3746

Trying to identify an early Rolling Block in 50-70 govt

Hi Folks, First time post, thank you for letting me be part of the Remington Society.

I'd appreciate any thoughts on my Rolling Block, what model it might be, the vintage, where it might have been made and any other comments you might have. My Remington Rolling Block Military Rifle Collectors guide ...