Unknown Rolling Block Action

[Ianthefarmer]

Hi, wondering if anyone could possibly shed some light on what model this rolling block action is and possibly what its original configuration was before being parted out. The only identifying mark is an 1857 marked on the side of the tang. I am guessing its a commercial rolling block but this is entirely outside my wheel house when it comes to antique rifles.

[Hawg]

From research I conducted on my own rifle it's an early No.1 military rifle with a straight bar extractor. The 1857 is just a batch number to keep parts together at the factory.

[marlinman93]

If by "commercial" you mean a Sporting Rifle action, vs. a Military action then that's probably incorrect. It is most likely a military surplus action, and a black powder era at that.

[wlw-19958]

Hi There,

As the others have pointed out, this is a No. 1 Rolling Block frame.
It was used for military rolling block rifles Remington sold from post
Civil War and into the early 20th Century.

The stepped sides and bar extractor identify this as a Type 2 No. 1
action. This type was used from 1867 to 1871 when it was replaced
by the Type 3 frame (though some "Spanish Model" rolling blocks
continued to use the Type 2 frame up to 1873 or 1874).

Cheers!
Webb

[Ianthefarmer]

Great! I knew coming to this forum would help a lot with identifying this! Have a good one will be back if I have any other questions!