{"product_id":"original-danish-m1867-96-remington-rolling-block-infantry-rifle-dated-1878-serial-53016","title":"Original Danish M1867\/96 Remington Rolling Block Infantry Rifle dated 1878 - Serial 53016","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Danes elected to license the Remington design for manufacture in Denmark at the Copenhagen arsenal, which they did in a fairly large quantity. The Danish model first utilized a rimfire cartridge and that stayed in service well into the smokeless era. However, with the adoption of the 8mm M1889 Krag-Jorgensen the need to update or abandon the Remington became acute. In 1896 they were withdrawn from infantry service, converted to centerfire cartridge and issued to coast and fortress artillerymen. At that time a new much longer rear ladder sight was also fitted to the rifles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter World War II a large quantity were sold surplus back to the US where these type first entered civilian hands, being misleadingly sold in large quantity as .45-70 Rolling blocks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rifle features a 3.25\" long back sight leaf, fitted when it was converted in the late 19th century to take centerfire ammunition. The left receiver flat is stamped with a \u003cstrong\u003eCrown\u003c\/strong\u003e over the Royal Cypher \u003cstrong\u003eCR \/ IX\u003c\/strong\u003e of King Christian IX, over the model designation \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eM-1867\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. The right receiver wall is bare and the upper tang is marked \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKJØBENHAVNS TOIHUUS 1878 \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e(Copenhagen Arsenal) with serial number \u003cstrong\u003e53106\u003c\/strong\u003e on the barrel and on the underside of the butt stock. The rifle bears the Danish Crown on the barrel, barrel bands, rear and front stock, and other components. There is also a rear stock disk on the right side, which looks to be marked \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJ\u003c\/em\u003e R \/ 176\u003c\/strong\u003e, a unit we are not familiar with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition of the rifle is very good, showing a nice patina of age typical of a rifle that was in service for a significant time. The bluing on the barrel is worn to gray on the top foreard of the rear sight, and is now some oxidation staining in places but no major peppering or rust. The receiver, original bright steel, now has areas of staining and oxidation. The wood does have some scratches, chips, and dents as shown, but still presents very nicely. It does not look to have been arsenal reconditioned at any time, and is still proud over the metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe action cycles correctly, with a functional extractor, and the mainspring is strong. We did not notice any hangups or other issues, and the components move smoothly. The bore is excellent, with a bright finish and very crisp lands and grooves. This rifle was used very little, if at all. Both sling swivels are still present, as is the original cleaning rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine rifle worthy of any Remington or Scandinavian collection. Really a great example here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1878\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: 11x41.5mmRF or 11.7x51R\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Type: Rimfire Cartridge or Centerfire\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 35 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 50.5 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Rolling Breechblock External Hammer\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Single Shot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCenterfire converted rifles chamber a cartridge near to the US Govt. .45-70, the 11.7x51R, a bit shorter and a bit larger. A .45-70 will function but will expand at the base and may overcrimp at the neck, not safe conditions. The rimfire cartridge was somewhat shorter but usable in the converted rifles. In fact, after conversion, the rifle could fire either rimfire or centerfire ammunition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Danish model first utilized a rimfire cartridge which stayed in service well into the smokeless era. This created a potential compatibility problem, rimfire cartridges won't fire in a central fire rifle, and center-fire cartridges won't operate in a rimfire rifle. However, if you look carefully, you will see that the breech block of the Danish Remington Rolling Block has two firing pin holes, one for center fire and one at the bottom of the breech block face for rimfire. The firing pin is fairly easily reversible, for use of the rifle with whatever (rimfire or central fire) ammunition is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first 30,000 Danish Rolling Blocks were Danish built on Remington made actions. Thereafter they were constructed under license in Copenhagen, Denmark, as this one was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43712294682693,"sku":"ONJR25SEM91","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25SEM91__01.jpg?v=1759258910","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-danish-m1867-96-remington-rolling-block-infantry-rifle-dated-1878-serial-53016","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}