December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2022
Remington New York State Model 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. 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 as professionally returned to original bright finish with scattered areas of heavy freckling. Markings are crisp. Stock and forearm have darkened with time but show no major signs of distress and moderate handling marks throughout. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is bright with sharp rifling.
Caliber/Bore
.50-70 Government