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VERY UNUSUAL REMINGTON .50-70 NEW YORK STATE CONTRACT ROLLING BLOCK MILITARY MUSKET IN FULL NICKEL FINISH
Guns International #: 101875131 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Remington Rifles - Antique - Antique Rifles - Single Shot
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
VERY UNUSUAL REMINGTON .50-70 NEW YORK STATE CONTRACT ROLLING BLOCK MILITARY MUSKET IN FULL NICKEL FINISH. This is the second of these I've seen over the years and like the first one, the nickel is very old and "cloudy" and shows wear and use. However, overall the rifle is not abused in any way. I've heard it said that some nickel plated military rifles that were nickel plated were for parade purposes. I don't think that is necessarily correct. For one thing, parade rifles are often made to not fire- welded shut, firing pins removed etc. This one is fully functional. For another reason, parade guns are usually not cared for or taken care of. They usually show heavy battering on the butt plates and dings in the wood from "parade use." It is known that around the time of the New York Contract guns were made (c.1871) a number of Springfield 1868 .50-70 Trapdoor rifles were nickel plated for experimental or trial purposes- these are documented. I believe the same applies to the nickel plated rolling block rifles too. This one has the usual inspector cartouches in the stock along with a large stamping in the right side of the wrist "No. 10." The wood is in fine condition showing normal handling marks, but is not abused. It also displays tight wood to metal fit. The nickel shows great age and is mostly still present with flaking and wear on the front portions of the receiver, tangs, edges etc. with even the butt plate showing some fine nickel. Moving a barrel band forward exposes bright protected nickel underneath. Action is excellent and the bore is fine with sharp rifling all the way through and one small ring of corrosion a few inches from the muzzle- this is not a bulge or ring in that respect, just some rust formed inside. I ran a brush through a few times and much of it came out. I think more brushing and the use of some J-B Bore Paste would remove most of the rest- either way it is minor. Correct sights and only the cleaning rod is missing. One of the more unusual Rolling Blocks I've had- and not the first one like this that I've seen. Interesting to note that most of the "Baby Rolling Block Carbines" in .44-40 were full nickel plated by Remington. More research is needed on these.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .50-70 Government
Manufacturer: REMINGTON
Model: N.Y. ROLLING BLOCK
Barrel Length: 36
Condition: FINE
Bore Condition: FINE+