H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 I was wondering if there are any folks knowledgeable about the Remington Rolling Block that could help me identify one in my collection. It was sold to me as an antique, Model 1867. Here's a few images of the guns markings. The Tang... Left side of frame... Right side of frame... Top of barrel... As you can see, it's a 12 gauge shotgun. Bottom of the barrel... No idea what any of these markings are. A stamping on the butt... In the most recent issue of American Rifleman, there is a short article about Rolling Block shotguns that were recently imported by Simpson Ltd, so I went to their website, and found this one. It's in really nice shape, and I think it was well worth the asking price. I am looking forward to shooting it. Can anyone offer any guesses as to any specifics about the gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 This proof mark appears to be Belgian: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 1 minute ago, PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L said: This proof mark appears to be Belgian: Thank you, sir. It's a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 looks like a remington rolling block to me that may be a contract rifle - they did a lot of that in that era , but ill defer to anyone more knowledgeable than me - everyone ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Pat Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 I seem to remember that Springfield Trapdoor rifle were converted to shotguns and called foragers and used for meat hunting. Maybe your shotgun was something along those lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Henry #7046 Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Try asking you question here: http://www.rollingblockparts.com/contactorders.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 YES SIR!!! Absolutely!! Atza Rolling Block Rifle you betcha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said: YES SIR!!! Absolutely!! Atza Rolling Block Rifle you betcha Uhm... Okay. But it's actually a shotgun. Can you be more specific? I am pretty sure it's a No. 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jack Black Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Do you plan on using it at a match for fun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Rick Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 @Dusty Morningwood may be able to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Morningwood Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Remington action. Possibly first Swedish delivery. Rebarreled as a shotgun. Proofed barrel may have been ordered by a Swedish gunsmith for conversion. More varieties than you can shake a stick at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 6 hours ago, Texas Jack Black said: Do you plan on using it at a match for fun? Absotively posolutely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jack Black Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said: Absotively posolutely! I would enjoy seeing this. Best Wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 30 minutes ago, Texas Jack Black said: I would enjoy seeing this. Best Wishes Well in all likelyhood, I won't be shooting again till next March at the earliest, probably April. At least, locally. If I make it out West, who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 what gage shotgun is it ? i have an old enfield martini thats been converted to a 12ga trap shotgun , i mentioned in another thread , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 My recollection is that some small number of U.S. Rolling blocks were converted to shotgun for officers to use sport / bird shooting in the Western U.S. Military posts. Reference somewhere in the library, but not tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted December 4, 2023 Author Share Posted December 4, 2023 15 hours ago, watab kid said: what gage shotgun is it ? i have an old enfield martini thats been converted to a 12ga trap shotgun , i mentioned in another thread , 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 On 12/2/2023 at 10:13 AM, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said: Uhm... Okay. But it's actually a shotgun. Can you be more specific? I am pretty sure it's a No. 1. Do you have ANY reference books... Or do you just like posting pictures of your guns? Phantom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 12 hours ago, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said: 12. cool , id love to see this in action , what a great find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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