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    Remington Model 4 Rolling Block Rifle

    My Grandfather was given a Model 4 Rolling Block rifle in 1911 when he was 13years old and from what I was told that little .22 cal laid many small game on the table for several years. Now, 99 years later it has given small game a break and is fired for pleasure at paper targets. The problem is that the most inexpensive ammo at that time was .22 shorts and over time the shorts have bulged the barrel so that when .22 LR is used the cartridges are hard to extract since the cases are bulged. I was wondering if relining the barrel is an option or should I just be content with ejecting the spent cartridges with my finger nail? Problem is I would hate to devaluate the value of the rifle and like to hand it down to my children when MY last round is over.
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    If you are going to keep it in the family why not be able to use it. I had a Winny 1890 that was my grandfather's restored because it had spent decades on boats and looked it. It is on the wall in my office and I have never regretted my decision.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pattern14 View Post
    My Grandfather was given a Model 4 Rolling Block rifle in 1911 when he was 13years old and from what I was told that little .22 cal laid many small game on the table for several years. Now, 99 years later it has given small game a break and is fired for pleasure at paper targets. The problem is that the most inexpensive ammo at that time was .22 shorts and over time the shorts have bulged the barrel so that when .22 LR is used the cartridges are hard to extract since the cases are bulged. I was wondering if relining the barrel is an option or should I just be content with ejecting the spent cartridges with my finger nail? Problem is I would hate to devaluate the value of the rifle and like to hand it down to my children when MY last round is over.
    The best guy in the world to do that relining job is only about an hour from you in Fairfield, PA.....about 8 miles SW of Gettysburg. His name is Bobby Hoyt, and his number is 717/642-6696. Bobby just finished relining a Remington Rolling block in 45-70 for me, and he did a great job.

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    Thanks Conductor, I used to get up to Fairfield quite often when I lived just south of Gettysburg. I'll contact him. Thanks again.

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    If it still shoots well you can have just the chamber sleeved on a .22 This leaves the rest of the barrel original.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pattern14 View Post
    Thanks Conductor, I used to get up to Fairfield quite often when I lived just south of Gettysburg. I'll contact him. Thanks again.
    While you're in Fairfield, you might want to have lunch at "The Village Table". Cheap eats, but very good. I think it's at #29 Main Street.

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    Will do....thanks

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