Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this single-shot, rolling-block rifle for a penny-start auction, this is an unknown Remington Rolling Block Copy.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Remington Rolling Block Copy
Serial: No Serial Number
Date of Manufacture: Pre-68
Caliber: .22 Hornet
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 21 ½"
Optics/Sights: No Sights, Barrel Drilled and Tapped with Installed Scope Rail
Stock/Grips: Plain Walnut Straight Grip Stock and Schnable Tip Forearm
Action: Single-Shot, Rolling-Block Action
Markings: The left side of the barrel is stamped with “22 Hornet”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
An unknown copy of a Remington Rolling Block rifle is a fascinating and often enigmatic example of how influential the original 19th-century Remington design became around the world, inspiring countless foreign and cottage-industry reproductions that varied widely in craftsmanship, materials, and intended use. At its core, this rifle retains the hallmark rolling-block action—an elegantly simple yet extremely strong system that uses a rotating breechblock and hammer to lock the cartridge securely in place—showing the unmistakable silhouette that made the platform so enduring. However, the details of the copy often reveal its mysterious origins: machining marks may be rougher or unexpectedly fine, furniture may be hand-fitted from locally sourced walnut or hardwood, and small-part contours or screw patterns frequently deviate from Remington factory standards. Many such rifles exhibit subtle regional influences, such as European-style iron sights, South American-pattern bands, or markings that were never standardized, leaving collectors to speculate about the workshop or armory where the piece was crafted. Caliber can also vary widely, as many copies were chambered for whatever ammunition was common in their region—from black-powder military rounds to obscure hunting cartridges—adding to the detective work of identifying them. Despite their uncertain lineage, these rifles capture the rugged appeal and mechanical reliability of the original Rolling Block concept, standing as tangible reminders of how widely the design spread and how many hands adapted it for local needs, budgets, and traditions.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Remington Rolling Block Copy
Serial: No Serial Number
Date of Manufacture: Pre-68
Caliber: .22 Hornet
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 21 ½"
Optics/Sights: No Sights, Barrel Drilled and Tapped with Installed Scope Rail
Stock/Grips: Plain Walnut Straight Grip Stock and Schnable Tip Forearm
Action: Single-Shot, Rolling-Block Action
Markings: The left side of the barrel is stamped with “22 Hornet”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
An unknown copy of a Remington Rolling Block rifle is a fascinating and often enigmatic example of how influential the original 19th-century Remington design became around the world, inspiring countless foreign and cottage-industry reproductions that varied widely in craftsmanship, materials, and intended use. At its core, this rifle retains the hallmark rolling-block action—an elegantly simple yet extremely strong system that uses a rotating breechblock and hammer to lock the cartridge securely in place—showing the unmistakable silhouette that made the platform so enduring. However, the details of the copy often reveal its mysterious origins: machining marks may be rougher or unexpectedly fine, furniture may be hand-fitted from locally sourced walnut or hardwood, and small-part contours or screw patterns frequently deviate from Remington factory standards. Many such rifles exhibit subtle regional influences, such as European-style iron sights, South American-pattern bands, or markings that were never standardized, leaving collectors to speculate about the workshop or armory where the piece was crafted. Caliber can also vary widely, as many copies were chambered for whatever ammunition was common in their region—from black-powder military rounds to obscure hunting cartridges—adding to the detective work of identifying them. Despite their uncertain lineage, these rifles capture the rugged appeal and mechanical reliability of the original Rolling Block concept, standing as tangible reminders of how widely the design spread and how many hands adapted it for local needs, budgets, and traditions.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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