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by Fazer
Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:32 pm
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: Navy R/B pistol
Replies: 0
Views: 1267

Navy R/B pistol

I have Navy rolling block pistol. The block won't stay in the closed position. I opened up the action and did the same with an Army I have. It appears that there is a flat spring missing on the Navy, though the two are not exactly the same inside. Is a drawing anywhere and any suggestions on where I...
by Fazer
Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:17 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: R/B carbine, EN stamp
Replies: 2
Views: 2182

R/B carbine, EN stamp

I recently saw a Remington carbine at a show with an E N stamp on top of the barrel. One guy said it was a South American marking, another said it was a Bannerman stamp. Were either gentleman right.

Thanks
by Fazer
Wed May 02, 2012 2:03 am
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: NY State rolling block rifle
Replies: 1
Views: 1475

NY State rolling block rifle

Just need to verify, were these produced in Arsenal Bright like the 1871 modle, or were they blued, or both.

Thanks
by Fazer
Tue Jul 19, 2011 7:44 pm
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: 1871 pistol holster
Replies: 2
Views: 1854

Re: 1871 pistol holster

Bob, I've been looking for one as well, without much luck. Link below, scroll down to holsters. Hope I got it all http://books.google.com/books?id=n_MimfWYwtwC&pg=PA93&lpg=PA93&dq=%2B%221871+remington%22+%2Bholster&source=bl&ots=Ombn1dQnDZ&sig=sxozf4JUMx4Wnytoud7yy1FpbTM&...
by Fazer
Tue Jun 07, 2011 5:56 pm
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: 1871 Army rolling block
Replies: 2
Views: 1492

Re: 1871 Army rolling block

Thanks much for that
by Fazer
Sun Jun 05, 2011 7:36 am
Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
Topic: 1871 Army rolling block
Replies: 2
Views: 1492

1871 Army rolling block

What weight projectile was originally used in these pistols. I want to get one up and running. Thanks
by Fazer
Sun Jun 05, 2011 1:30 am
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Model 2 rolling block
Replies: 1
Views: 1284

Model 2 rolling block

I have a perch belly in .32 CF. It seems most you see are RF. Is it just what I've seen or are the CF harder to find.
Thanks
by Fazer
Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:43 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Hepburn forend
Replies: 3
Views: 1795

Hepburn forend

I was offered a Hepburn recently. It is a supposed late model. I wasn't sure of the forend wood. It has an ebony inlet like an 1885 Win. Is this correct. Is there anywhere I can compare photos. Thanks
by Fazer
Mon Mar 21, 2011 12:33 am
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: US Army Mdl 1871
Replies: 1
Views: 1169

US Army Mdl 1871

I was looking at a Springfield 1871 rolling block. The right side of the reciever has the Eagle US Springfield 1872. The left side is blank. All the rest looks correct, cartouche and such. Is this possible. Can anyone tell me where to look for a drawing of the action, betwen a normal action and the ...