Remington Rolling Blocks

bob levine

How do I go about identifying the size of a sporting model Rem. rolling block rifle. I have a sporting model in .32 rimfire and need to find out what size it is in order to get a centerfire firing pin block for it.












bob levine

v35

You have the #4 action which I believe was only made in rim fire calibers. If you can't find a previously altered one,
your breechblock can be altered by a good gunsmith to centerfire.

DaveF

Remington made their Models 1, 1 1/2, 2 and 4 in both centre and rim fire. The basic differences are that the models 1 and 1 1/2 were on the large black-powder type frame of their early military rolling blocks, and the butt-stock meets the rear of the frame at a 90 degree angle. The #2 was on a smaller frame, and the rear of the frame is angled back, and more or less follows the line of the back part of the trigger guard. They also had a "perch-belly" curve on the bottom of the stock. The #4 was smaller and lighter again, but the butt- stock was also at a 90 degree angle to the frame. They all had octagon barrels as standard, with #1 being 28-30", 1 1/2 being 24-28", #2 being 24-26" and #4 being 22 1/2-24", although custom barrel shapes and lengths are not uncommon. Finally, they also made their smallest and lightest #6, a "boys rifle" with a 20" barrel in .22 and .32 rim. Your best bet is to check the photos on rolling block auctions on the site, gun show tables, or try to find a copy of Remington Firearms by Robert W.D. Ball, or similar book to identify your rifle, and as v35 says, a smith can alter your breechblock and re-chamber your rifle. Good luck, DaveF.