Rolling Block .22 No.1?

[lowboy33]

Hello, I'm new to the forum. I recently acquired a Remington Rolling Block .22, but I am uncertain if it is a No. 1 or No. 2, not sure of the date either. I attched some pics below. The serial number is low, 12,000's and says E.Remington & sons on barrel. Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

[Yellowhouse]

no pics.

[lowboy33]

Having trouble posting, I can e-mail you the pics in the meantime if you can send me your e-mail.

[lowboy33]

Here are some pics...

[tjack]

Your rifle is the No. 2 Rolling Block. The No 2 is the only rolling block that has the butt stock/receiver union at an angle. The others are square or flat. "E Remington & Sons" was used between 1872 and 1888. Your rifle should fall into this period somewhere.

[lowboy33]

Thanks, that helps. I don't know much about these. Any idea on approximate value? I bought at an auction for $400, bore is good, not a lot of pitting and no cracks in the wood, all appears to be original and in working order.

[tjack]

At $400 I'd say you did well. The No.2's are desirable and not as abundant as the No.4's (the smallest action). Can't give you more of a value without seeing it "in person" but in the photos it looks good. I bought one several years ago with intentions of having the bore relined. It had very mild pitting. But, with .22 standard velocity ammo it shoots very well so I left it original. For what its worth, I shoot all my old .22's with standard velocity ammo. The high velocity stuff came out about 1930. My local gunsmith tells me that it is not necessary but I like being nice to old things!