Good question
The '28' number came from the auction conveyor.
The model I have is one of the 198 sporting models that Roy talks of.
I'm more interested in the sporting models
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- Tue Mar 22, 2022 10:57 pm
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: Rolling Block .303 British Calibre
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- Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:50 am
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: Rolling Block .303 British Calibre
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Re: Rolling Block .303 British Calibre
This is from the auction catalogue about the one I brought 737 Rifle: .303 Remington Rolling Block No5 Single Shot Sporting Rifle marked with Remington Arms on the left side of the action. 28" barrel with fair bore, all metalwork a browning patina fading in places. Original stock with minor usa...
- Thu Mar 17, 2022 2:15 am
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: Rolling Block .303 British Calibre
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Re: Rolling Block .303 British Calibre
Recently I purchased a #5 303 at auction in New Zealand I was informed that there were 198 sporting rifles made in the #5's spanning 7 calibers, and 28 were 303, of the 28 that were made only 4 are known to exist, my serial number is 5-141 she is a very prized part of my collection I would love to c...