Remington Type 2 Rolling Block 50-70 Govt 35″ Single-Shot Rifle ATF Antique
SOLD FOR: $1035.98
LSB#: 211020PM06
Make: Remington
Model: Custom, Type 2 Rolling Block
Serial#: NSN
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1867-1871
Caliber: .50-70 Government
Action Type: Single-Shot Rolling Block style Rifle with Extractor
Markings: The right side of the barrel is marked “P”. The bottom of the wrist is marked “H1”. The comb is marked “1 / 2 / 1”. The front barrel band appears to have an Ottoman crescent moon under a star, the center barrel band features a “U” and the rear barrel band is marked with a crown.
Barrel Length: 35”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the muzzle end of the barrel. The rear sight is a Werndl style adjustable elevator/ladder sight screwed to the barrel numbered 5-11, inclusive. “V” notches are presented in the up position on the slider and on the top of the ladder and a “V” notch is also presented in the down position. The slider has been fixed and can not be adjusted.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The stocks are two-piece refinished smooth wood featuring a forend with a cap, slot for the included cleaning rod, three barrel bands with a spring for the front and rear bands in addition to the butt which has a straight wrist, straight comb and semi-crescent buttplate. The bottom of the center barrel band and belly have sling swivels (no sling is included). The stocks have light scratches, nicks, scuffs and oil stains. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP is 13” from the trigger to the rear end of the butt-plate. The buttplate has light-moderate handling wear. Overall, the refinished stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued and Case Colored
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. There are some light handling marks, nicks and scuffs on the rifle’s metal surfaces. Notably, there is some finish loss at the muzzle, top of the barrel ahead of the middle barrel band and the buttplate has lost much of its finish. It appears some of the original markings remain concealed from when the rifle was refinished with only a few cartouches and barrel marking visible. The screwheads have tool marks but remain serviceable. Overall, the refinished rifle is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This customized Rolling Block is a single-shot rifle chambered for .50-70 Government rounds. The rifle’s origin is hard to pinpoint because most of its markings are concealed. The typical patent stamp found on the Remington and Whitney made rifles top tangs has worn off making identification increasingly difficult. The barrel bands are all different, the barrel does not appear to be original and the stocks are also likely not original to the gun. It has the Wrendl style rear sight used on the Argentino variant, but Argentinos have octagonal chambers and bayonet lugs on the barrels. The rifle appears to have a type 2 action which was in production between circa 1867-1871, more precise dating is difficult due to the lack of markings. This customized rifle remains mechanically sound and should prove a fun addition to any arsenal. Good luck on your bid!