Remington Rolling Block rifle

Remington Rolling Block
TypeRolling-block rifle
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In service1867–1918 [citation needed]
Wars
Production history
DesignerJoseph Rider
Designed1864
ManufacturerRemington Arms Company
Specifications
Mass9.25 lb (4.20 kg)
Length50.4 in (1,280 mm) to 53.3 in (1,350 mm)
Barrel length35.7 in (910 mm) to 37.4 in (950 mm)

Cartridge.58 Berdan
.50-70
.50-45 Carbine
12.7×45mmR Pontificio
12.17×42mm RF
12.17×44mmR
.45-70
.43 Spanish
.43 Egyptian
10.15×61mmR
8×58mmR Danish Krag
8×50mmR Lebel
11×59mmR Gras
.303 British
7.65×53mm Argentine
.30-40 Krag
.30-06 Springfield
7.62×54mmR
.30 Remington
7×57mm Mauser
6.5mm Daudeteau No. 12
.236 Remington
11 mm Danish
56-50 Spencer [9] Various Target/Sporting/Hunting Calibers
ActionRolling block
Feed systemBreech-loading
SightsRear ramp & leaf sight, blade front sight

Remington Rolling Block is a family of breech-loading rifles that was produced from the mid-1860s into the early 20th century by E. Remington and Sons (later Remington Arms).

These rifles were made in a variety of calibers, both rimfire and centerfire, including the 12.17x42 mm rimfire, 12.17x44 mm rimfire and 12.17x44 mm rimmed centerfire Swedish and Norwegian cartridges, .43 Spanish (11.15x58mmR), .50-70, .40-70, .45-70 and later in .22 caliber. Later models were produced in .30-03 (Predecessor to .30-06), 7×57mm Mauser, and 8×50mmR Lebel.

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