Model 4

BOBBYWINS

July 13, 2003 11:43

My grandpa just gave me a Model 4 .22 rolling block rifle. I presume it is a Remington, but I can not be sure as there is rust where company name shoud be, but "Model 4" is clearly visable. My questions are these:1. Were there any other companies other than Remington that made the model 4?2. What is a fair price to restore this gun?3. Any history information on this gun? Here's what I know. It has a octagonal barrel, has not been fired in over 50 years, barrel is rusted, the stock broken at the neck, but has been taped, its a rolling and has great personal value.My grandpa is getting up there in age and the memory is staring to fade. But he does remember hunting rabbits, mice, snakes and other some game with it. He said he and his brothers would "hunt" every Thanksgiving for the elusive Thanksgiving turkey with it, but that it was more of a joke than serious hunting. It was mostly an excuse to be in the woods during Thanksgiving with his brothers (10 of them) who were scatted all over the world via wars, jobs etc. Other than that, he can not remember much about it.I presume even if in mint condition, the rifle can not be worth more than $200 or $300, but I would like to restore it and give it back to him any. Thoughts? Thanks in advance!HoosierBoy

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  BOBBYWINS

  July 13, 2003 11:43

  Hi all,
  
  My grandpa and I found this site on a web search engine. We are convinced that the people here know what there talking about. Our question is . we have a stamped Remington Model 4, SR# J295576 ...it is in GREAT COND. What does the "J" mean? We heard about the military and scout versions and are unaware witch one we have. Any info would be greatly appreciated. We also have a original box of ammo, the is in original print "Western cartridges 32 short rim fire" and it goes with-out saying there old.
  All comments are appreciated.
  
  How do I send pics??
  
  Thank you
  Grandps and Bill

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  rcdis

  July 13, 2003 23:16

  Might sound weird but warm water and a mild soap will clean the dirt without attacking the finish. Just don't soak it down and dry quickly, if your tap water is questionable, use distilled water.
  
  rcdis

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  MIKE WISKEY

  July 14, 2003 05:49

  try clenzoil on the stock, does a good job of cleaning wood with out hurting remaining finish.

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