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by smithrem1
Wed Oct 23, 2019 9:40 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Identifying a rolling block
Replies: 10
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Re: Identifying a rolling block

The rollstamp is "Remington Arms Co. Ilion, NY" The serial # is either 549## or 548##. Knowing the general value would be nice, but I don't intend to sell it, but keep it as a family heirloom. The only other family rifle I would love to have had was the .30-.30 lever action my Grandmother ...
by smithrem1
Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:37 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Identifying a rolling block
Replies: 10
Views: 14752

Re: Identifying a rolling block

Thank you. Do you have any idea what the date of manufacture could be?

By the way, since you say it is unusual, it must be really, really valuable, right? :D
by smithrem1
Sat Oct 19, 2019 2:23 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Identifying a rolling block
Replies: 10
Views: 14752

Re: Identifying a rolling block

Thanks for the extra info. It just has the top tang. I am attaching photos of the receiver area.
by smithrem1
Sat Oct 12, 2019 8:27 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Identifying a rolling block
Replies: 10
Views: 14752

Identifying a rolling block

Hello— I have a rolling block rifle with an octagonal barrel from my family's estate. There are no marks on the receiver, just a serial number on the bottom of the barrel: 54932 (the 9 might be an 8). The other mark is "32" which runs perpendicular to the barrel, just above the serial numb...