Lot #6074
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Lot 6075: Four Antique Rolling Block Single Shot Rifles

Four Antique Rolling Block Single Shot Rifles

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

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Lot 6075: Four Antique Rolling Block Single Shot Rifles

Four Antique Rolling Block Single Shot Rifles

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,500
Price Realized:

A) New York Contract E. Remington & Sons Rolling Block Rifle

Manufacturer: Remington
Model: Rolling Block
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50-70 U.S. Govt
Barrel: 36 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 271
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured c. 1872 with the "safety locking" action. "85/B" marked buttplate tang. Includes leather sling.

B) Very Scarce Mexican Contract Whitney Arms Rolling Block Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Whitney Arms Company
Model: Rolling Block
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 43 Spanish
Barrel: 35 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 271
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

The barrel, receiver and included bayonet are all marked with a sunburst motif above "RM" (Republic of Mexico). An old piece of paper is adhered to the right of the buttstock with faintly visible illegible hand writing in black ink. Absent rear sight. Flayderman states about Whitney Type I Rolling Block military muskets, "few specimens found in U.S. collections and those usually in heavily worn condition." and further states that the Mexican contract examples are worth a premium.

C) Remington Arms Co. Rolling Block No. 2 Sporting Rifle

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: Rolling Block
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 30 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 271
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

Description:

Manufactured c. 1888-1910.

D) Spanish Oviedo Rolling Block Carbine

Manufacturer: Oviedo
Model: Rolling Block
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 43 Spanish
Barrel: 20 7/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 271
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"Crown/AR.O./1877" marked on right of receiver. "435" and "US" marked on top of barrel. Absent barrel retaining screw.

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