{"product_id":"original-u-s-remington-rolling-block-50cal-small-frame-cadet-training-rifle-with-patent-markings","title":"Original U.S. Remington Rolling Block .50cal Small Frame Cadet Training Rifle with Patent Markings","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Remington Rolling Block rifle was a breech-loading rifle produced from the mid-1860s into the early 20th century by E. Remington and Sons (later Remington Arms Company). The action was extremely strong, and could easily withstand the increased pressure of the new smokeless powders coming into use by the late 1880s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very interesting \"Cadet\" training version of the Remington Rolling block system, produced using a 'small frame' receiver. The caliber is about .50\", but the chamber is definitely too short for .50-70 government. We have not been able to find out exactly what the chambering is, but we assume for a relatively low pressure cartridge, or else such a small rifle would kick like a mule when fired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rifle comes with its original cleaning rod, and still has faint Remington patent markings on the left side of the frame (partly illegible):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREMINGTONS ILION N.Y. U.S.A.\u003cbr\u003ePAT. MAY 3D NOV. 15TH 1864 [APRIL 17TH 1868]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other side of the receiver has a U.S. Military proof mark of \u003cstrong\u003eP \/ F.C.W.\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating inspection by Frank C. Warner, who inspected Civilian Remington M1866 .50rf Pistols as well as M1867 Remington Navy Carbine. He may have also inspected Remington M1871 pistols. However, this definitely does not look to have originally been a pistol. Definitely some great research potential here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a standard military style fore stock, with two \u003cstrong\u003eU\u003c\/strong\u003e marked barrel bands of highly polished steel, and a polished steel nose cap. There is a sling swivel on the upper band, and another on the trigger guard. The butt stock is the typical Remington style, but looks to have been adapted from one intended for a larger rifle, as we can see wood grafted into a much larger trigger guard channel. There is also a filled sling swivel location. We unfortunately do not have any history on this rifle, but it definitely must have been interesting!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is just great, with a lovely finish on all the metal components, and a stock with very few dents and a great color. The bore is LIKE NEW, showing no signs of use. The action cycles correctly, and dry fires, with a strong mainspring. The simple ejector on the top of the rolling cam is also present, though we have not tested it to see if it is able to eject a cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Antique U.S. made Remington Rolling Block Cadet Rifle, cleaned and ready to display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: c.1880\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .50\"\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 27 1\/2 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 41 1\/2 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Rolling Block with Rear Hammer\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Single Shot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of the Remington Rolling Block Rifle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made in a variety of calibers, both rimfire and centerfire, including the 12.17x42 mm rimfire, 12.17x44 mm rimfire and 12.17x44 mm rimmed centerfire Swedish and Norwegian cartridges, .43 Spanish (11.15x58mmR), .50-70, 40-70,45-70, and later in .22 caliber. Later models were produced in .30-06 Springfield, 7×57mm Mauser, and 8×50mmR Lebel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 12.17x42mmRF and 12.18x44mmRF (two cartridges that were interchangeable), and towards the end of its service life also 8x58mmR Danish Krag centerfire, it served as the standard service rifle of the Swedish Army from 1867 to the mid-1890s (when it was replaced by the Swedish Mauser) and in Norway as the standard service rifle from 1867 to the mid-1880s (when it was replaced by the M1884 Jarmann). In .43 Spanish it was the chief service arm of the Spanish Army from 1870-1893, and was used by reserve and militia forces for many years thereafter. Many Rolling Block rifles were used by Argentina before being replaced in 1891 by the new 7.65mm Mauser, and were also widely used by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEgypt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand Mexico. The Remington rolling block also became the standard service rifle of the Danish Army. During the Franco-Prussian War, France acquired 210,000 Rolling Block rifles to make up for a shortage of the standard-issue Chassepot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring World War I, the British Royal Navy purchased 4,500 Rolling Block rifles in 7mm Mauser from Remington's leftover stock after production had ended, issuing them to the crews of minesweepers and Q-ships. In November 1914, production of the Rolling Block was resumed, in the form of a French contract for rifles in 8×50mmR Lebel, designated by France as \"Fusil Remington modèle 1914\". 100,291 such rifles were delivered by 1916, and used to equip rear-line troops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: This gun is NOT considered obsolete calibre, so we are not able to ship to the United Kingdom. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services. 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":39651934928965,"sku":"ONSV21NSH91","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV21NSH91__01.jpg?v=1638584669","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-remington-rolling-block-50cal-small-frame-cadet-training-rifle-with-patent-markings","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}