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Remington Rolling Block 2-Band Mil. Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD
Remington Rolling Block 2-Band Mil. Rifle
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Remington Rolling Block Fullstock 2-Band Military Rifle, with Bayonet and Scabbard, NVSN, 7mm Mauser cal., 30'' round barrel with bayonet lug at muzzle, and integral block-blade front and large sliding-leaf rear sights, marked ''Cal. 7 M.M.'' on top at lower band; large No. 5 receiver with integral triggerguard is marked with the Remington name, address and 1901 patent date in 3 lines on top tang, and a tiny ''H'' at lower front; oil-stained hardwood forend with bayonet lug-nosecap (retaining the slotted and grooved steel ramrod) and two barrel bands (top with sling swivel), upper handguard, and matching buttstock with steel buttplate and sling swivel underneath. Mfg'd ca. 1900s. Condition is very good. Metal shows a smooth blue-brown age patina (case hardened receiver, breechblock and hammer have silvered out), and clear markings. Stocks are sound and mostly smooth with occasional age and use marks, and nice color and oil finish. Action is strong and smooth; bore is clean with very deep rifling. Saber bayonet is clean gunmetal gray and marked ''Remington Arms Co., Ilion, N.Y.'' (1888-1912) in left blood gutter; scabbard shows scattered discoloration, with a very good black leather frog having ''Kelly'' scratched on backside. Est.: $300-$450. (C&R)