Remington Rolling Block 58 Center-Fire Single-Shot Rifle 1870-1871 Antique
SOLD FOR: $1004
LSB#: 210918MW69
Make: Remington
Model: Rolling Block Type 1 or 2, Possible South Carolina or Texas Contract
Serial#: NSN
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1870-1871, ATF Antique
Caliber: .58 CF
Action Type: Single-Shot Rolling Block Rifle
Markings: The top tang is marked “REMINGTONS ILION N.Y. U.S.A. / PAT. MAY 3D NOV 15TH 1864 APRIL 17TH 1866”. The rear barrel band is marked “U”.
Barrel Length: 39”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the muzzle end of the barrel. The rear sight is a folding leaf sight that is dovetailed into the rear end of the barrel. There are three leaves, each with a “V” notch on the top edge. The rear leaf and the center leaf pivot together and are set at 90 degrees from each other. The front leaf can be pivoted up or down once the middle leaf is raised.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grips are two-piece wood featuring a forend cap and slot for the included cleaning rod, three barrel bands, a straight wrist, straight comb and metal semi-crescent buttplate. The middle barrel band and trigger guard both have sling swivels. The stocks have some scratches, nicks and handling marks. Notably, there are some small patches of white paint on the bottom of the forend and on the butt. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP is 13” from the trigger to the rear end of the buttplate. The buttplate has lost its finish and is coated in oxidation. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition for Antiques.
Type of Finish: White Metal
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is some erosion in the bore concentrated near the muzzle.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains none of its original finish. The original finish has worn off or been stripped. The metal parts of the rifle have some handling marks, scratches and nicks. There are scattered patches of light surface oxidation on the metal parts. The markings remain clear. The screwheads are serviceable. Overall, the rifle is in Very Good condition for an Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: There is a bayonet included with the rifle and its scabbard. The bayonet is a Model 1855 socket bayonet, marked “US” on the ricasso. The bayonet is 21” in total length with a 18” blade. The bayonet has no finish and is coated in oxidation. Overall, the bayonet is in Very Good condition for an Antique. The scabbard is metallic and painted black and has a black leather hanger fitted for a waist belt. The scabbard has some handling marks, scratches and nicks. The leather hanger has some handling marks, scratches and scuffs. Overall, the scabbard is in Very Good condition for a Antique.
Our Assessment: This Remington Rolling Block is either a type 1 or 2, conversion from a muzzle-loader which is a single-shot rifle which takes .58 centerfire rounds. The rifle was likely part of a contract to Texas or South Carolina based on its features. The South Carolina rolling blocks generally had some markings indicating they belonged to the state’s national guard, which makes it less likely to be from the South Carolina contract. The Texas rolling blocks are difficult to identify as there are no examples of uniform markings that can be attributed to them, and this rifle may very well have been an unmarked Texas contract rolling block. This was definitely an early production rolling block: the top-tang marking was from the type 1 and 2 conversions of Civil War-era surplus muzzle-loaders and the rear sight is from the Civil War-era, typical of both South Carolina and Texas contract rolling blocks. This rifle was manufactured sometime between 1870-1871 and is an Antique. This is an interesting old rifle that you do not want to miss out on!