Remington Rolling Block (M1867/68) Single Shot 11 mm Rifle

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. The Danes were without an effective breech loader in their conflict with Prussia during the War of 1864, and were both outclassed and outgunned by the Prussian forces armed with the breech-loading Dreyse rifles. After their defeat, and following an American tour by members of the Danish Ordnance Commission which included a visit to Remington, the Danes placed an order for 20,000 of the new Model 1867 Rolling Block rifle in April of 1867. This is one of the examples of the military rifle made under contract by the Remington Arms Company the Danish Government. The rifle has the 3 line address and patent dates on the top of the tang. The rifle has a 35 ¼ inch barrel with an overall length of 50 ¾ inches. The barrel rifled bore is near mint, clean & bright with well defined rifling. The rifle has an external hammer, bayonet bar, block and blade fore sight and folding ladder rear sight. The woodwork and metal work are both excellent. The woodwork has the minor bumps and bruises from normal use which is to be expected of a weapon of this age and the metal has a nice patina finish. The side of the stock on the left hand side of the tang has is stamped HBH inside a rectangle. The action tang has Remington’s patents (illustrated). The rifle retains its original sling swivels. The loading and firing actions work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. As an antique obsolete calibre rifle no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22765