22 rolling block

[hunter]

I got this for 25.00 dollars,It has no # on it and no name it verry short. would like to know how old it is. Is there any way to find out.

 

[dice dealer]

 

[INMIline]

Is it a Remington? Model 6? If I remember right (assuming it's a Remington) the last one was built pre WWII. They are neat old rifles designed for young men. Stevens or Remington you did real well at $25

 

[hunter]

Is it a Remington? Model 6? If I remember right (assuming it's a Remington) the last one was built pre WWII. They are neat old rifles designed for young men. Stevens or Remington you did real well at $25

Thanks for info .

 

[Mgderf]

"Rolling block" or "Falling block"?

I have a Winchester 1885 "Low-Wall" that is known as a "falling block".

 

[hunter]

 

[hunter]

 

[hunter]

"Rolling block" or "Falling block"?

I have a Winchester 1885 "Low-Wall" that is known as a "falling block".

I have some pics. now you can see, Had some trouble getting them on.

 

[hunter]

this shows the top of the gun,sorry for the way I posted them. This is still new to me.

 

[42769vette]

looks like a old stevens favorite

 

[Mgderf]

Not a "Falling block"

 

[42769vette]

looks like a old stevens favorite

looked again, its not a favorite, there is no lever on it

 

[Claddagh]

IMO, this is a Remington No.4 rather than a No.6, as it lacks the take-down screw always found on the No.6. There was a take-down version of the No.4, but they are relatively rare and seldom seen.

Also just MO, but it has almost certainly been refinished at some time. Original receivers were case hardened. While this would devalue it considerably to a collector, I personally think that $25 for an intact and functional RB rimfire is a steal.

About 50,000 of these were made chambered for various varieties of the .22 RF (some exclusively for Shorts or Longs, some in LR, and even a few with a smooth bore exclusively for "shot" cartridges), .25 Stevens RF and .32 RF from 1890 to 1933. From your pics, I can't really tell whether or not the barrel has been relined from one of the larger RFs, but it appears not to be the case. Many that I've seen at shows, etc. have been, FWIW.

From the muzzle pic, the bore doesn't seem to be in too good shape to me. Is this the case? It otherwise appears to be in pretty fair condition overall.

IIWY, I'd contact Remington to see if an approximate manufacturing date can be determined from the serial number (should have one somewhere, if it hasn't been erased in the refinishing process) before even attempting to fire it. I'd also have a knowledgable professional gunsmith go over it, just for peace of mind. FWIW, I'd personally stick to CB's or (at most) Standard velocity .22 RF loads only in it if I were going to shoot it. It's most likely around 100 years old, and I'd rather be a bit too cautious than too bold where antiques are concerned.

Congrats on your bargain, in any case. These are very nifty little rifles with a great history and you got one for a song.

 

[hunter]

IMO, this is a Remington No.4 rather than a No.6, as it lacks the take-down screw always found on the No.6. There was a take-down version of the No.4, bit they are relatively rare and seldom seen.

Also just MO, but it has almost certaily been refinished at some time. Original receivers were case hardened. While this would devalue it considerably to a collector, I personally think that $25 for an intact and functional RB rimfire is a steal.

About 50,000 of these were made chambered for various varieties of the .22 RF (some exclusively for Shorts or Longs, some in LR, and even a few with a smooth bore exclusively for "shot" cartridges), .25 Stevens RF and .32 RF from 1890 to 1933. From your pics, I can't really tell whether or not the barrel has been relined from one of the larger RFs, but it appears not to be the case. Many that I've seen at shows, etc. have been, FWIW.

From the muzzle pic, the bore doesn't seem to be in too good shape to me. Is this the case? It otherwise appears to be in pretty fair condition overall.

IIWY, I'd contact Remington to see if an approximate manufacturing date can be determined from the serial number (should have one somewhere, if it hasn't been erased in the refinishing process) before even attempting to fire it. I'd also have a knowledgable professional gunsmith go over it, just for peace of mind. FWIW, I'd personally stick to CB's or (at most) Standard velocity .22 RF loads only in it if I were going to shoot it. It's most likely around 100 years old, and I'd rather be a bit too cautious than too bold where antiques are concerned.

Congrats on your bargain, in any case. These are very nifty little rifles with a great history and you got one for a song.

Thanks for the info,I will try to find the seral number on it. I will also try to find a gunsmith to look at it.

 

[paperboy]

For $25 bucks you got a heck of a deal......congrats....

 

[dnc59]

It appears to be a Remington #4 rolling block.

 

[dice dealer]

Im kinda leaning to it being an old Flobert ....or a Hopkins & allen

If remington #2 ....#4 ,

Either way it has been redone ..

definatly well worth the $25 you paid for it
GREAT find

Keep us posted on what you find out

 

[ngroark]

good deal on the 25 dollar .22 haha id get that thing checked out pronto and with the gun smith's okay id go strait to shooting it : ) my uncle had an old favorite... all i have to say is looks cool and fun to shoot!! (makes you feel like a mini quigley)

 

[fenderpbass]

If nothing else, it would make a good conversation piece hanging on the wall. $25.00 is okay.

 

[Win52C]

Looks like a Remington #4, a pic of the rear sight would clear it up...I have the same in 32 rimfire