Search found 3 matches

by kimmie@richmondauctions.com
Thu Jun 12, 2025 7:13 am
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: Remington 597 .17 HMR - What Now??
Replies: 1
Views: 80

Remington 597 .17 HMR - What Now??

Yes, the dreaded recall rifle...

Here's the transparency; we are an auction company. We had a local guy sell us his collection of firearms due to health issues and needed the funds quicker than later. In this collection was the dreaded Remington 597 semi-auto in .17 HMR.
If you are not aware, it ...
by kimmie@richmondauctions.com
Wed Jun 11, 2025 2:25 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Rolling Block Help No.2 ??
Replies: 4
Views: 161

Re: Rolling Block Help No.2 ??

Thank you for the input!
I had put the idea of the No 1 aside after not finding any .38 calibers listed for it. And the forearm resembled the No 2.
Again, any idea on the "FW"? I figured it was probably the gun smith who did the rebuild.
...Wouldn't that be something if Frank Wesson had a ...
by kimmie@richmondauctions.com
Wed Jun 11, 2025 7:58 am
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Rolling Block Help No.2 ??
Replies: 4
Views: 161

Rolling Block Help No.2 ??

I believe what we have here is a model 2, but from all the model 2s I've seen they do not have a rounded top receiver.
All matching serial number 1709. Barrel is stamped "38" which doesn't help to indicate 38-40 or 38-55. Also stamped below the forearm with the serial number and "FW", what is "FW ...