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- Tue Jul 24, 2007 1:50 pm
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: Rem. 44-90 2 7/16" BN
- Replies: 1
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Re: Rem. 44-90 2 7/16" BN
I would appreciate some info on this cartridge as it appears I have a rifle chambered for it & will be ordering some brass. My rifle is not new, but rather a gunsmith made a reamer off an original Rem. Creedmore specs. (he owns the original). He told me that the reamer was 44-77 but that is not...
- Mon Jul 23, 2007 1:32 am
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: Rolling Block Carbine id help needed (w/pictures) - updated
- Replies: 4
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Re: An unusual carbine!
Albert: The lack of a rear sight, or a saddle bar & ring, and the presence of the sling swivels makes this appear to be a cut down (or re-manufactured) rifle. The pin-plate is not the same as on the standard Remington rolling block. The style and patent dates place the manufacturing date of the...
- Wed Jul 18, 2007 2:12 pm
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: Rolling Block Carbine id help needed (w/pictures) - updated
- Replies: 4
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Rolling Block Carbine id help needed (w/pictures) - updated
Hi Guys, Recently I received a rolling block carbine, and I'm still puzzling it out. There's a Number 4 stamped in the barrel ring, buttstockplate (inside) and even on the buttstock screws ! The addressline is not very clear anymore and I can't find any signs that there was even was a rear sight on ...
- Sat Jun 16, 2007 2:55 pm
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: US MARINES MODEL 1885 REMINGTON-LEE NAVY 45-70
- Replies: 6
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The remington serial
Gene, The serial is 51511 just after the address line. http://www.antiquefirearms.eu/images/2/23/RemLeeAddressLabel.jpg And indeed, it's a very nice rifle and in briliant condition if I say so myself.. it's still a very good shot after all these years and kicks quite nice (try firing 25 rounds or so...
- Wed May 30, 2007 7:29 am
- Forum: RR / Pre -1899
- Topic: US MARINES MODEL 1885 REMINGTON-LEE NAVY 45-70
- Replies: 6
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Navy Lee
Gene, This should be for your records then; USN 2476 (yes, buffington sight) inspector WWK and various star H markings on the gun. There's a roman numeral XIIX (20) carved in the steel and 89 in the butt.. If you'd be interested in some pics, let me know, I'll send some. Briliant gun, shoots like ne...
- Tue May 01, 2007 3:03 am
- Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
- Topic: .44 New Model
- Replies: 1
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.44 New Model
Could anyone tell me a bit about the markings on this revolver, in particular the meaning of the A, P and the 6 and 9 under the trigger guard? Thanks, Albert S/N 76159 (Under barrel / left grip) H Marking left next to hammer A Marking right next to cylinder A Marking on the barrel A Marking on the t...