Thanks in advance
Fred
Identification help needed
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ev780
Identification help needed
I was referred to this group by Remington for help in identifying a rifle. It was part of my dad's collection which I inherited. I know nothing about it and can find little information. It is a rolling block with an octagonal barrel and I have e-mailed the photos. The only markings are the Remington marks on the top of the barrel and a 38 cf on the underside. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Fred
Thanks in advance
Fred
Rolling Block
Fred,
What you have is a No 2 Sporting Rifle. They were made from about 1873 to about 1910. It is supposed to be chambered for the .38-40 WCF cartridge if nobody has altered the chamber. The junction of the rear frame and the butt stock identify the model. It was the only rolling block that had this junction curved, the other models had a straight junction.
Tom
What you have is a No 2 Sporting Rifle. They were made from about 1873 to about 1910. It is supposed to be chambered for the .38-40 WCF cartridge if nobody has altered the chamber. The junction of the rear frame and the butt stock identify the model. It was the only rolling block that had this junction curved, the other models had a straight junction.
Tom
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ev780
Thanks Tom I really appreciate your help.
As everyone can tell the wood is in sad shape. The stock is literally held together with baling wire which says tons about our family. How much repair work can I do and not affect the value of the rifle. The iron is in pretty good shape in not much rust. I know better than to re-blue any gun but what about wood work. I am not that current on collecting older weapons so any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Fred
As everyone can tell the wood is in sad shape. The stock is literally held together with baling wire which says tons about our family. How much repair work can I do and not affect the value of the rifle. The iron is in pretty good shape in not much rust. I know better than to re-blue any gun but what about wood work. I am not that current on collecting older weapons so any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Fred
No 2 Rolling Block
Fred,
The No 2 Rolling Block are not rare. The .38-40 would be a desirable caliber. Everything would depend on what you want to do with it. If you want to shoot it (assuming it has a good bore) it would need a new stock. I have no idea what that would run. You can always keep the old wood to go with it. If the bore is poor then you could probably relegate it to wall hanger status. Realize that if you put a lot of $ into it you will probably never get it back out if you sell it.
Tom
The No 2 Rolling Block are not rare. The .38-40 would be a desirable caliber. Everything would depend on what you want to do with it. If you want to shoot it (assuming it has a good bore) it would need a new stock. I have no idea what that would run. You can always keep the old wood to go with it. If the bore is poor then you could probably relegate it to wall hanger status. Realize that if you put a lot of $ into it you will probably never get it back out if you sell it.
Tom