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Springfield Rolling Block Navy Rifle U.S. Model 1870 Rejected Model
Guns International #: 100658528 Seller's Inventory #: 29901
Category: Springfield Rifles - Military - Military Rifles - US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1386
Total Number of Listings: 25228
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
NSN, .50 CF, 32 5/8” barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is one of the first 10,000 or so USN Rolling Blocks which were subsequently rejected for having the rear sight too close to the receiver. The barrel has an overall mottled plum-brown patina mixing with smooth gray along its length up to some silvering at the muzzle which has a noticeable impact mark across the crown. Some light surface repairs were undertaken at the time, but the mark can still be seen along the right side of the muzzle crown. The frame has a darkly mottled gray patina with muted, but still visible, color case-hardening throughout. There are some further scattered spots of dark freckling on the hammer and breechblock, but with slightly brighter metal showing through. The walnut forend and buttstock are in fine condition with numerous handling marks and minor surface blemishes throughout the thick military oil finish. The cartouche on the left side of the wrist is still clearly legible and there are some linear bruises along the belly of the buttstock. The rifle comes with a correct metal ramrod and is a great example of a rather rare variant of an already rare naval rifle. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Spfld
Model: Rolling Block
Caliber Info: .50 CF
Gauge Info: .50 CF