Base of the dovetail is the width. I usually remove the front sight and measure it.NDduckhunter wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:34 am So how are you supposed to measure the dove tail exactly? Is it from the top of the dove tail or bottom?
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- Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:12 am
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: .44/77 Remington rolling block
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Re: .44/77 Remington rolling block
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 8:36 pm
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: .44/77 Remington rolling block
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Re: .44/77 Remington rolling block
A lot of those had two rear dovetails, so that's correct. But if the front dovetail is close to 3/8" it's likely your barrel was shortened and a new dovetail cut to 3/8" width. I kinda suspected that when you mentioned it was a 26.5" barrel as that's not a correct length for a Remingt...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:09 pm
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: .44/77 Remington rolling block
- Replies: 20
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Re: .44/77 Remington rolling block
I bought a bunch of military Rolling Blocks back in the late 70's and 80's too. I;d shoot them awhile and then get bored and sold them. They were so cheap I figured I'd always find another cheap. Then one day I noticed they suddenly weren't cheap if they were good shooters! I still buy military acti...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 8:32 am
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: .44/77 Remington rolling block
- Replies: 20
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Re: .44/77 Remington rolling block
Quite likely that locals in your area did let go of those old buffalo guns, but also likely it was well before our time. A lot of big time collectors knew what part of the country had the most of a certain type of gun, and focused on attending gun shows, or hitting local gun shops in those areas to ...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:38 pm
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: .44/77 Remington rolling block
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Re: .44/77 Remington rolling block
I’m really into .43 Spanish and .44/77’s they are very old historical calibers and were pretty darn stout to boot. I like .50/70 just as much but it’s not as sexy as the .44/77, lol. .50/70 is super easy to get to shoot well and the cases last forever, which is good because they are almost impossib...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 9:21 am
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: .44/77 Remington rolling block
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Re: .44/77 Remington rolling block
The .44-77BN was indeed a favorite of hunters for big game like buffalo, and could still have been used for that when it was new in the mid 1870's as the northern regions of the buffalo ranges lasted longer than southern areas did.
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:00 pm
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: .44/77 Remington rolling block
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Re: .44/77 Remington rolling block
Yours is fairly easy since it's serial number is close to those used in the 1874 Creedmoor matches that were in the low 3000 serial numbers. I'd guess 1874-75 range for yours.
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 3:47 pm
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: .44/77 Remington rolling block
- Replies: 20
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Re: .44/77 Remington rolling block
If a Rolling Block was made during a time when the top tangs were roll stamped, and a tang sight was ordered, then they'd definitely omit the rollstamp on the top tang. But not sure they'd even put those patent dates on the left side then or not? I have 7 or 8 #1 Rolling Blocks from an early number ...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:19 am
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: No 1 or 1 1/2 ?
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Re: No 1 or 1 1/2 ?
It's really sad what has happened to these modern books as soon as they're all sold out. I bought my copy maybe a year after it came out as I've found they drop slightly after 6 months to a year. I think I paid $75 then, and it's well worth twice that. But now I see copies offered at $1000, and it j...
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:41 pm
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: Hepburn
- Replies: 2
- Views: 361
Re: Hepburn
Thanks! The Hepburns are wonderful, but one in .32-20 really appealed to me as I love the .32-20 and rarely see it in a Hepburn.Oscarflytyer wrote: ↑Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:12 pm MY oh MY OH MY! That is BEE-U-T-ful! And I am jealous! Love the caliber too!
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:24 pm
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: No 1 or 1 1/2 ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 723
Re: No 1 or 1 1/2 ?
I feel so bad that your gorgeous Rolling Block got damaged. The Stock Doctor does perfect work, and it will be like original when done, and also have the stock maker's stamp still, and serial number too.
I sure hope you can get the original fixed and not need a new stock.
I sure hope you can get the original fixed and not need a new stock.
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:22 pm
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: No 1 or 1 1/2 ?
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Re: No 1 or 1 1/2 ?
Not sure how your claim is going, but I stumbled across this site for someone doing very nice stock work.
https://dutchmanwoodworks.com/
He has some pictures of stocks he's built copying originals that were broken, and might be another option for your rifle?
https://dutchmanwoodworks.com/
He has some pictures of stocks he's built copying originals that were broken, and might be another option for your rifle?
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:30 pm
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: Hepburn
- Replies: 2
- Views: 361
Hepburn
Sold my Sharps this morning, and took a neat Hepburn #3 as part trade towards the Sharps. It's a standard Sporting Rifle except for the 28" 1/2 octagon barrel. Chambered in .32-20 WCF, and in pretty nice shape, with perfect wood, and a great bore! https://i.imgur.com/WEEOPlpl.jpg https://i.imgu...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:20 am
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: 44-90 Remington Special Necked
- Replies: 3
- Views: 379
Re: 44-90 Remington Special Necked
Unless you know a barrel maker who will do a custom size groove diameter there's not much chance you'd find a barrel in that bullet diameter. But there's also no reason to make something in a non typical groove diameter either, and forever be stuck sizing bullets to an oddball size. Not sure where y...
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:35 pm
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: 44-90 Remington Special Necked
- Replies: 3
- Views: 379
Re: 44-90 Remington Special Necked
Never seen a Remington .44-90 with a groove diameter that took a .442" bullet? Have you slugged the bore, or is this a new barrel you purchased to build up the gun? Both my .44-90 BN and .44-77 BN rifles with original barrels and bores have groove diameters of .452" and use a .446" bu...