Remington rolling block, .44 cal.

[auagminer]

Gentlemen:
I have a Remington rolling block rifle of ~.44 or .46 caliber, single shot, with rifled barrel;
Inscription on the metal aft of the hammer reads: "Remingtons, Ilion, NY USA"
"AT Pat. May3rd Nov.15th 1864 April 17th 186_(?)"

(Note: Remingtons really is plural here)

On the port (left) side on the steel band, just forward of the flip-up sight, is the letter "U".

On the left side of metal breech assembly is stamped a king's crown.

The barrel is ~22" (55cm) long, with overall length of ~38" (96cm). Weight is ~5.5 lbs.

The rear sight is military type, with numbering from 1 to 10 (1000 yds.?)

Front sight is simple pin, with a horizontal hole (1/8") drilled transversly.

There are fittings for a simple sling.

No other letter or number markings found.

If anyone knows the history of this firearm, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you.

I haven't been able to post a picture yet, but in looks it is similar to the old Model 4.

Thanks, and best regards,

Stan

[marlinman93]

Sounds like one of the Remington carbines of the #1 variant. A #4 was a small frame in .22 or .32 RF. Does it have a saddlering on the left side, or any signs of studs where the saddlering bar might have been removed?

[auagminer]

Yes, it has a saddlering on the port (left side) with a smaller eye-ring on the bottom of the stock. It is definitely .44 or .46 caliber.
Thanks for your reply.
Stan