Another flavor of a Pre 1898 Rolling Block.

[Chris Wright]

Trying to confirm MFG Year Model # and Caliber. I've seen several looking similar but not the same. It seems that there were a vast number of versions of this firearm.




With these markings I am ussuming that it was manufactured in the US but don't understand stamping the 310 3.

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Helps identify that is is probably 45-70 or .50 caliber? Center Fire Rolling block. Receiver side also has a crown stamp on it up near the top screw. No model number indicated like some others I have seen.

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Stampings under the stock forearm. Forearms stock is attached with 3 bands, middle one having sling ring. The forearm rings have crowns on them. Hopefully means something to somebody - since I haven't a clue

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Provides a bit more info. I did measure the muzzle bore to be @ approx.456

The best thing about this whole find is that it is in very excelent shape, minimal rust that have been able to nearly remove with some gun cleaner. I am actually looking forward to taking to the range and sending some rounds through it. provided I can complete the identification process and find some ammunition for it.

Assistance from the knowledgeable group of individuals on this site would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Chris

[tjack]

It appears that you have a Remington made Danish M1867 military rolling block. You can use .45-70 BRASS for cartridges although this causes shudders down some peoples spines. The .45-70 case is a bit smaller in the base than the Danish cartridge but, after it is fire formed I only neck size to hold the bullet. If you prefer you can get cases formed from some other brass from Buffalo Arms Co @ www.buffaloarms.com.