Antique Remington(?) Rolling Block Carbine
Just bought what was advertised at auction as an Antique Remington Rolling Block Carbine:
1. The barrell is marked at the top, behind the rear sight: "A" At 45 degrees to the left, it is marked: "RV" with a logo that looks like a crown. On the side of the barrell, it is marked "B". Is it possible that Remington licensed a UK / British Mfr. to produce their rolling block action? I have seen Spanish .43s that were made in South America that look like they have the Remington rolling block receiver design.
2. Caliber / Cartridge:
a) The muzzle measures .449" / .451", so assume it is .45 caliber?
c) The breech measurements are: Rim = .670" , Cartridge next to the rim = .520" & the cartidge length from the rim to the shoulder inside the breech = 2.65". Isn't this close to the Gov. 45-70?
3. I have jpg pics I can email, if anyone wants to see them.
Thanking ANYONE in advance, for any help on the manufacturer OR the caliber/cartridge.
Leosells,
Canton, MI
1. The barrell is marked at the top, behind the rear sight: "A" At 45 degrees to the left, it is marked: "RV" with a logo that looks like a crown. On the side of the barrell, it is marked "B". Is it possible that Remington licensed a UK / British Mfr. to produce their rolling block action? I have seen Spanish .43s that were made in South America that look like they have the Remington rolling block receiver design.
2. Caliber / Cartridge:
a) The muzzle measures .449" / .451", so assume it is .45 caliber?
c) The breech measurements are: Rim = .670" , Cartridge next to the rim = .520" & the cartidge length from the rim to the shoulder inside the breech = 2.65". Isn't this close to the Gov. 45-70?
3. I have jpg pics I can email, if anyone wants to see them.
Thanking ANYONE in advance, for any help on the manufacturer OR the caliber/cartridge.
Leosells,
Canton, MI
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Drop Me set of photos...I'll see what I can do for you.....Best...
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Perhaps you have the Danish Remington. Some were made by Remington and so marked on the upper tang. Others were manufactured locally by indigenous people. Look for the crown and date on the side of the receiver.
Check out (google) Keith Doyon's site, Military Rifles in the Age of Transition, for a good picture.
Cheers from Darkest California,
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