I recently saw a rolling block which was clearly marked model 1867 on the reciever. It does not have a sling bar, and is a full length military stock. According to sources I have checked the 1867 was a Navy issue carbine.
Most interesting is that the rifle is chambered in .45-70. The bore is pristine and so is the action.
It has the ladder sight and all parts are there, nothing broken.
Could you let me know if this was an original gun from Springfield Armory using a Remington action and chambered in .45-70? Everything I have come up with so far indicates this would have been a .50-70 or some other chambering.
The owner is asking $850. Do you think this thing is a hybrid with maybe a trapdoor barrel?
JWG
Rolling Block model 1867
Re: Rolling Block model 1867
If the rifle is marked M-1867 on the left side of the receiver, it would be one of the Danish made rolling block rifles. It was chambered in 11.35mm which is very close to the 45-70 cartridge.
Have a good day,
Matt
Have a good day,
Matt
Re: Rolling Block model 1867
Then given that the 11.35 bore is slightly smaller than the .45-70, it would be unsafe to try to fire .45-70 rounds in this rifle? The guy selling it thinks it's a .45-70.
Re: Rolling Block model 1867
look up on the google "shooting 45-70 in danish rolling block" and you will find a number of posts on the topic. Here is one you can try
http://www.assra.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB. ... 31567089/0
http://www.assra.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB. ... 31567089/0