Argentino M1879 Rolling Block. Is it worth restoring?

[Patrick Chadwick]

While rough, the rifle...

If that is rough, what would you call this?



Now appreciate the woodwork




And the backsight



OK, maybe it looks better from a distance



That is my secret weapon - the Mauser 1871 - feared by all nitro-shooters downwind of the smoke cloud.

I took it to the annual national meeting of the Arquebusiers de France this year. To adapt an old quip: "I took my gun to the party, but they laughed when I lay down to shoot."
39 of 40 Frenchmen with exquisite 4-figure showpieces got beaten. One got an extra 9 where I had an 8. Oh well, better luck next time??

So that was enough discussion about condition and feasibility. Killforfood, go and get it. That Roller is an excellent prospect for refurbishment, with the proviso that we haven't see the bore yet.

Patrick

P.S: Why "secret"?

This is the secret