Lot 283:Remington Arms Co. Model 1897 Rolling Block Military Rifle

August 25th, 2023|Rock Island, IL

Lot 283:Remington Arms Co. Model 1897 Rolling Block Military Rifle

August 25th, 2023|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,300 - $1,800

Remington Arms Co. Model 1897 Rolling Block Military Rifle with Bayonet

Manufactured c. 1897-1902. It features a barleycorn front sight, a 7mm caliber marking, and a notch and folding ladder rear sight. The upper tang is marked "REMINGTON ARMS Co./ILION, N.Y. U.S.A./PATENTED OCTR. 22ND 1901". The upper and lower tang are marked with the assembly number "2916", and the upper tang and mortise of the stock are marked with the serial number "1087." Includes a "REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION. N.Y. U.S.A." marked bayonet.

ConditionVery fine with 90% plus original blue finish on the barrel, 70% original case colors on receiver with minor pitting on the left side, vast majority of nitre blue finish remaining on the rolling block and hammer, and 60% original blue finish on the buttplate with wear at the heel. The wood is very good with a hairline crack at the front of the rear sight, scattered scratches and dings, and minor spots of wood filler use on the buttstock. The bayonet is good with moderate wear, gray and brown patina, mild oxidation, faint scratches marking on one scale, and some chipping of the wood. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerRemington Arms Inc

Model1897-Rifle

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge7 mm

Barrel30 inch round

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL