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    Rolling Block ID

    I inherited a Rolling Block from my grandfather. The thing is completely devoid of details. It has a bayonet lug on the right side of the barrel at the 3 o'clock position. There is no serial number or caliber indication. The bayonet lug and lack of serial numbers have me scratching my head. If it was military why the lack of serial numbers? If civilian, why the bayonet lug? Any help would be appreciated.




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    Looks like a Remington rolling block, It could be a Swedishicon roller or from another country that acquired the patent. Are there no other markings? What country are you located in, it might help to narrow it down. To find out the calibre you would have to do a chamber cast with Cerrosafe or something like it.

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    I think it is the Model 1879 Argentineicon Remington in 11 mm

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    Yeah it seems like some the responses I am getting are it is Argentineicon RB. I was planning on taking it to a gunsmith to get inspected and a chamber cast done. Just wanted to see if anyone knew of anything about it. Not sure if I will try and shoot it or not, especially seeing how expensive 43 spanish brass is!

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    rebarrel to 45-70

    As all the markings have been removed and the rifle has been refinished, you might consider installing a 45-70 barrel for shooting.Attachment 81393

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    I didn't think about that! Do you think these actions can handle 30-40 Kragicon? I have heard of some RB's being chambered in them. Also do you know of any good gunsmiths to do this work or a decent barrel manufacturer?

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    I would think that the 30-40 Kragicon in a 1879 black power action is not the best choice, you know you can get the original barrel lined to another caliber too which
    would reduce cost.

    Best single shot rolling block gunsmith that I know of is: Curt Hardcastle at HardCastle Custom Machine - Specialty Gunsmith

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    The actions made for smokeless ammo, 7X57mm Mauser 30-40 Kragicon, 7.62 Russianicon, 8mm Lebel etc. are not the same as the Black Powder rifles. The heat treatment is different. As for lack of serial number, Remington made military Rolling Blocks were not numbered.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mr.tickle View Post
    There is no serial number or caliber indication.
    Are you sure? Have you tried removing the butt and looking at the side of the tangs - that is a common place for a factory numbering.

    I think the HP monogram is an inspector's mark.

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    It looks like one of the Modelo Argentino 1879 rifles that hit the US market in the 1960's. My dad and my brother each bought one out of a barrel at an Oklahoma gunshop, $11.95 each. They were arsenal refurbished during the Peron regime and the barrels were broached to about .446. They are quite accurate, especially with black powder. The brass will last forever if you don't overload it with smokeless, or let it sit with BP residue after shooting.

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