Remington Rifle. 1.Single shot, rolling block action center fire.Has hex barrel. 3.
Remington Rolling Block Rifle S Serial 31957 OnHas serial 31957 on the bottom tang or tab that comes off receiver to hold stock on, same on barrel under fore stock.On the tangs off receiver it has the 152 only on left side, top and bottom. On the barrel, bottom in front of fore stock it has 32W stamped, I believe a.32 Winchester, or a.32-20 as they call it 6. It has several pat. Sept. 9, 1873. 7. The stocks are all in good shape, no cracks or even bad nicks, etc. Just darkened. The fore stock has a bigger end, curve down design at end toward muzzle with a darker wood insert, looks like it was fancy for its day. Rear stock has a curved metal butt plate that comes up on top of the stock. All the action is tight, barrel good, great rifling, no bad pits, the knurl on the hammer and block is Great. Now the bad thing, someone before he got it many years ago took off ALL the blue, it is just metal. Questions, how do I find the year Should I have it reblued I want to keep it and even shoot it, this I dont worry about I believe its in shape for that. ![]() Value is approximately 600.00 as is, it would be worth a Lot more if it was kept in better shape. Would also be a good idea to have a good gunsmith check it out. He always loved this gun, so I have got to shoot it at least once, he never did. I know not to touch the stock, its fine, wonder though about the darkened insert on the forestock, wonder if its teak wood or I do bet this was nice in its day. The action is so simple on this, other than being single shot, bet it never let you down. Im gonna take pics, devlope, scan and post, yep I know old ways, but aint got no digitial cam. Bluing is essentially controlled rusting, so rust removal products will destroy a blued finish in a hurry. I dont believe I will ever find out exact year made, think its about 1895. I was wondering where I could take it and get an honest appraisaloffer for it. Ive gotten too old to keep a lot of guns around to just admire. My gr grandfather bought it for my grandfather when the old muzzle loader burned out. GR. grandfather carried muzzle loader in Civil War. Its in pristine shape, no scratches on stock, bluing still intact. Consider upgrading your membership for less than a box of bullets.
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