Gentlemen (and Brownells), I want to thank you sincerely for this “From the Vault” video. I’ll be 72 this month, I've been a lifelong “shooter” (career military officer), but my first rifle was a .22 (short and long) Rolling Block Remington. My family had access to an old, primitive (no running water or electricity) farmhouse on an isolated hillside near South Woodstock, Vermont. Many summers in the 1950’s, my father (who was an FBI Special Agent and firearms instructor) would allow me to plink, to attempt to shoot small game while hiking, and to dispatch vermin with that rifle and a handful of rimfire cartridges. During a typical two-week stay at the cabin, I probably fired only 100 rounds . . . but I learned so much and I had so much fun. Those lessons have proven extremely valuable and those memories warm my heart to this day. Unfortunately, when the cabin was finally torn down (insurance was very costly) the rifle disappeared. Your UA-cam really makes me wish it had not. Thank you.
Thank you for making and putting up this video. My dad had one in the 1930s, .22 LR, one of the small frames ones, with a tang rear sight. He used it in his high school ROTC program to shoot very good scores. When he returned home from World War Two, it was gone, and no one seemed to know how, when, or who. He acquired a bolt action .22 single shot with a peep sight but always missed and wondered what happened to his Remington rolling block.
What a pleasure it was to look at your presentation on this Remington rolling block. I'm holding a model 4 in my hand which I used in approximately 1960 to win the New Mexico junior NRA small-bore championship at the 50 foot range.. My dad had bought it for my mother when they were A-Courtin back in the early thirties or late twenties: I forget. (My dad had a Redfield peep sight installed on it, which probably ruined it's collectors value, as if I care!) These guns are amazingly accurate and have one of the best trigger actions that I have encountered on any rifle. Stiff, but absolutely no creep. With the relative absence of 22 Long's in the last decade, I shot long rifle cartridges but that generated excessive pressure and a bit of head space, so I have retired the rifle from active duty. A great rifle! Thank you!
I have one in .22 LR, I got it for my son and he loves it. Had one in .32 RF not that far back, got the brass cases Dixie Gun Works sold that used .22 blanks and loaded them with black powder and .32 heeled bullets and did quite well with it, but the .22 is more fun.
My dad just passed down his remington .32 rf and i am wanting to find ammo and more info about my gun if you know any other places to find this info i would appreciate it.
How do you determine age of Remington Rolling Block? Mine is 7 mm (I assume that is 7x57), has what appears to be a bayonet lug near end of barrel. Top tang says “Patd Oct 22, 1901”. Barrel stamped on left side Y 264. Both tangs stamped 5479. Underside of barrel near receiver has “3”, two clover leafs, and what may be an “S” or “5”.
I have a Model 4 in 32 Long/Short rimfire. The butt stock has been replaced with the wrong size and wood, do you know if there is a good source of walnut replacements?
So their were lots of this sold in Latin America in 7mm Spanish/Mauser; the French bought a bunch in 8mm Lebel for WWI rearguard troops. Remington made them for nearly every cartridge, and took part in military trials throughout the late 20th century in dozens of countries.
Tom, if you would please, the Mfg. date of the Remington 22 Rolling Block in the center of group, I have exact gun and it's stamped simply Remington "22". Thanks to anyone with the answer.
Muy buena explicación de estos modelos, me gustó mucho, a pesar que mi inglés no es muy bueno, pude entender bastante bien, mi favorito es en calibre 30-06 y el 22, vivo en cuba y todo esto esta prohibido, pero espero poder algún día ir de caza con un reminton rolling blok, gracias
Provided the original chambering isn't longer, maybe. Although why you would want to modify a rifle, especially a single-shot rifle, to shoot a pistol cartridge escapes me.
The problem lies in pretty much all pistol cartridge rolling and falling block rifles being rimmed. I'm sure you could very simply have a custom barrel made for these. The biggest issue would likely be extraction without spending a large amount of money. .357 magnum would basically be 9x33R, so a rolling block chambered for .357/38SP would be the best starting point imo.
I love the Remington Rolling Block... Especially the #4 thank you!
Gentlemen (and Brownells), I want to thank you sincerely for this “From the Vault” video. I’ll be 72 this month, I've been a lifelong “shooter” (career military officer), but my first rifle was a .22 (short and long) Rolling Block Remington. My family had access to an old, primitive (no running water or electricity) farmhouse on an isolated hillside near South Woodstock, Vermont. Many summers in the 1950’s, my father (who was an FBI Special Agent and firearms instructor) would allow me to plink, to attempt to shoot small game while hiking, and to dispatch vermin with that rifle and a handful of rimfire cartridges. During a typical two-week stay at the cabin, I probably fired only 100 rounds . . . but I learned so much and I had so much fun. Those lessons have proven extremely valuable and those memories warm my heart to this day. Unfortunately, when the cabin was finally torn down (insurance was very costly) the rifle disappeared. Your UA-cam really makes me wish it had not. Thank you.
So glad we could bring back some good memories! Thank you for sharing and for viewing! :)
Thank you for making and putting up this video. My dad had one in the 1930s, .22 LR, one of the small frames ones, with a tang rear sight. He used it in his high school ROTC program to shoot very good scores. When he returned home from World War Two, it was gone, and no one seemed to know how, when, or who. He acquired a bolt action .22 single shot with a peep sight but always missed and wondered what happened to his Remington rolling block.
What a pleasure it was to look at your presentation on this Remington rolling block. I'm holding a model 4 in my hand which I used in approximately 1960 to win the New Mexico junior NRA small-bore championship at the 50 foot range..
My dad had bought it for my mother when they were A-Courtin back in the early thirties or late twenties:
I forget.
(My dad had a Redfield peep sight installed on it, which probably ruined it's collectors value, as if I care!)
These guns are amazingly accurate and have one of the best trigger actions that I have encountered on any rifle. Stiff, but absolutely no creep.
With the relative absence of 22 Long's in the last decade,
I shot long rifle cartridges but that generated excessive pressure and a bit of head space, so I have retired the rifle from active duty.
A great rifle! Thank you!
I have a 43 caliber Modelo Argentino rolling block that my dad left behind. Classic
I have a 7mm Mauser rolling block, my favorite single shot rifle. Surprisingly fast for a single shot!
Got one too, great gun. 7mm good enough to get any job done.
I inherited a Remington Rolling Block take-down in .22 short or long. Great rifle. Accurate too.
Hey Tom Great Rifles And One Of My Favorites 😀😀😀🇺🇸 Thanks Guys Love the From the Vaults Series
Have one from my great grandfather. .22 barrel, such a cool old gun.
I have one in .22 LR, I got it for my son and he loves it. Had one in .32 RF not that far back, got the brass cases Dixie Gun Works sold that used .22 blanks and loaded them with black powder and .32 heeled bullets and did quite well with it, but the .22 is more fun.
My dad just passed down his remington .32 rf and i am wanting to find ammo and more info about my gun if you know any other places to find this info i would appreciate it.
Awesome! You guys rock! I live in Missouri! Love it!
How do you determine age of Remington Rolling Block? Mine is 7 mm (I assume that is 7x57), has what appears to be a bayonet lug near end of barrel. Top tang says “Patd Oct 22, 1901”. Barrel stamped on left side Y 264. Both tangs stamped 5479. Underside of barrel near receiver has “3”, two clover leafs, and what may be an “S” or “5”.
I have a Model 4 in 32 Long/Short rimfire. The butt stock has been replaced with the wrong size and wood, do you know if there is a good source of walnut replacements?
So their were lots of this sold in Latin America in 7mm Spanish/Mauser; the French bought a bunch in 8mm Lebel for WWI rearguard troops. Remington made them for nearly every cartridge, and took part in military trials throughout the late 20th century in dozens of countries.
Nice to see a couple of mid aged pros together
Tom, if you would please, the Mfg. date of the Remington 22 Rolling Block in the center of group, I have exact gun and it's stamped simply Remington "22". Thanks to anyone with the answer.
I have a model 4 in .32 short or longrf. no date code stamped on barrell so i assume it made between 1899 and 1901?
Love single shots.
Muy buena explicación de estos modelos, me gustó mucho, a pesar que mi inglés no es muy bueno, pude entender bastante bien, mi favorito es en calibre 30-06 y el 22, vivo en cuba y todo esto esta prohibido, pero espero poder algún día ir de caza con un reminton rolling blok, gracias
Henry should make a stainless steel laminate wood optic drilled and sound suppressor ready single shot rifle IMHO.
Could a .32 rimfire be converted to handle .38 special centerline cartridges?
I wonder why such a strong action discontinued? I love to have a 7mm.
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He said there were parts for them, Where?
De que año es el rifle del minuto 4:20 alguien me puede decir?
The 32 rim fire is basically impossible to get ammo for these days right?
50 rounds for $125, no longer made
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could I covert one to 9x19mm Luger?
more like 38 special
Provided the original chambering isn't longer, maybe. Although why you would want to modify a rifle, especially a single-shot rifle, to shoot a pistol cartridge escapes me.
The problem lies in pretty much all pistol cartridge rolling and falling block rifles being rimmed. I'm sure you could very simply have a custom barrel made for these. The biggest issue would likely be extraction without spending a large amount of money.
.357 magnum would basically be 9x33R, so a rolling block chambered for .357/38SP would be the best starting point imo.