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by lane47
Mon Sep 09, 2013 4:57 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Model 1867 Naval Academy Cadet Rifle
Replies: 1
Views: 2471

Model 1867 Naval Academy Cadet Rifle

The M1867 Springfield Remington Cadet was manufactured at Springfield Armory using a Remington Rolling Block action for the US Naval Academy. It was used by the USNA for approximately 25 years. Only 498 were manufactured, and each was stamped with a rack number. In the most recent edition of the US ...
by lane47
Sat Dec 10, 2011 5:56 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Looking for Information on Rolling Block Rifle
Replies: 12
Views: 6745

Re: Looking for Information on Rolling Block Rifle

I have a NY State rifle, no bayonet, but do have a cleaning rod. It is 34" long, and threaded on one end, and a tulip with 7 bands on the other end. You can buy a reproduction cleaning rod for about $40 to $50 depending on the source. I have .50-70 black powder ammunition that I obtained from B...
by lane47
Sat Dec 10, 2011 12:31 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: 7mm Mauser cartridge question
Replies: 2
Views: 2135

7mm Mauser cartridge question

My Remington rolling block Model 1902, in 7mm Mauser, has a flat chamber face.
Would the ammunition for this be a rimmed or rimless cartridge? Ammo to Go offers both.
I would appreciate any input in this regard.
thanks
by lane47
Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:49 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Model 1902 identification
Replies: 0
Views: 1393

Model 1902 identification

As best I can determine from George Layman's new collectors guide, I have a Model 1902, but I am unable to determine what country was it's original owner. The markings are very few, they are as follows: "CAL. 7. M. M." on the barrel "H" stamped on the bottom of the action, betwee...
by lane47
Sun Nov 27, 2011 7:04 pm
Forum: Guestbook
Topic: Collector and new member
Replies: 0
Views: 1758

Collector and new member

I am happy to have found this site, and have made some great connections and friends over the past 3 months. Forced to retire (medical disability) at the young age of 61, collecting Remington and Springfield military rifles of the 1800's. I listen to podcasts about gun topics, and ask if any member ...