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Remington Model 1897 Rolling Block Military Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:375.00 USD
Remington Model 1897 Rolling Block Military Rifle
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Remington Model 1897 Rolling Block Single-Shot Military Rifle, NVSN, 7x57mm Mauser CF cal., 30'' round barrel with tall block-blade front and adjustable sliding-leaf rear sights, marked ''Cal. 7 M.M.'', has a nosecap with integral bayonet lug and slotted cleaning rod; large No. 1 receiver has central hammer and breechblock with auto extraction, is marked ''Remington Arms Co./Ilion, N.Y. U.S.A./Pat'd. Oct. 22nd, 1901'' in 3 lines on top tang; iron mountings include 2 screw-retained barrel bands (top with sling swivel), loop trigger guard, buttplate; three-piece oil-finished walnut forend and handguard, with sling swivel at belly of buttstock. Mfg'd ca. 1897-1917. Condition is near excellent. Barrel retains approx. 90% thinning military blue, the nosecap and bands 75%, buttplate is gunmetal gray; receiver shows traces of case colors; sharp edges and markings throughout. Stocks are sound and smooth showing most original finish and pleasing grain and color. Action is crisp; bore is bright showing light frosting toward muzzle and sharp rifling. Est.: $750-$950. (C&R)