Falling block vs rolling block

Toyboy

September 07, 2002 17:30

Can any of the experts explain the differences between falling block and rolling block actions in single-shot rifles? I have been using the terms interchangeably. Are they not synonyms?
Thanks in advance.

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  Toyboy

  September 07, 2002 18:08

  Thanks, Saxonpig. My rifle is a falling block. I guess I have yet to see a rolling block.

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  gruntled

  September 07, 2002 20:38

  Go to the auction page & type in "falling block" & you will find four
  (Note that one is a rolling block).
  Type in "rolling block" & you will find a whole page of them.

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  Lance

  September 12, 2002 04:55

  The late Frank de Haas wrote SINGLE SHOT RIFLES AND ACTIONS. It has been revised at least once. James Grant wrote, I believe, SINGLE SHOT RIFLES. Everything you want to understand is understandable in de Haas' book.

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