December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2022
Remington New York State Model single shot breechloading rolling block rifle manufactured circa 1871-1873 and used by New York state until the Spanish-American War period. 36" barrel in .50-70 Government with blade front sight and flip up ladder rear sight graduated to 1000 yards. 2-piece walnut stock and forearm with iron mountings, sling swivels at front barrel band and trigger guard, 3 barrel bands, and military style buttplate. Stock bears HBH cartouche on left wrist and left of stock with "SNY" New York State ownership marking on right wrist. Breechblock and hammer have shield checkering style typically observed with this contract of rifles. Action has locking feature when loading, identical to the Springfield manufactured rolling blocks for the US government. CONDITION: Very good, retaining an untouched brown patina consistent with long term storage. Stock and forearm are in matching condition with areas of light cleaning and handling marks but no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is overall bright with darkness near muzzle and well defined rifling.
Caliber/Bore
.50-70 Government