Remington rolling block

[mainengine]

I have a remington rolling block 50 cal. Serial number 35978. It has a round barrel with 24 stamped beside forearm plate bracket under barrel. Also has 78 stamped under barrel. It also has saddle ring on left side of reciever. What year and model whould this be?. Thanks

[hrf]

Welcome to the forum.

Remington rolling blocks have been made for or by a half dozen countries, and good photos and all markings will be needed for possible identification.

[CampingJosh]

Like hrf said, we're going to need a lot more info than this.

There were so many variations made for so many countries worldwide that your question is akin to asking, "I have a redish-yellowish apple here, what kind is it?"

In identifying old Remington rolling blocks, pictures are a must. And even then, we can't make grand promises. Those used to be so cheap that everyone with any interest could buy several and play home gunsmith, modifying them to their heart's content.

[mainengine]

I added two pictures of gun hope this helps. Thanks Dave

[hrf]

I think it's a Mexican Army carbine, although the sunburst mark looks suspicious. Flayderman lists value in Good condition of $350. Is it missing the firing pin?

[Alpo]

I thought all the Mexican guns were 7x57?

[hrf]

Originally Posted by Alpo

I thought all the Mexican guns were 7x57?

I believe the earlier ones were .43 Spanish caliber, which might look like .50 at the breech.

[mainengine]

After reading your reply I went back on line and searched by mexican rolling blocks and came accross a site that talked about the Whitney-Laidley. It noted that a distinguishing charecteristic of a Whitney rolling block is the extra lateral screw on the left side of the reciever and the serial numbers stamped on the lower tang( My gun has both). Does this sound correct? Thanks Dave

[hrf]

Originally Posted by mainengine

After reading your reply I went back on line and searched by mexican rolling blocks and came accross a site that talked about the Whitney-Laidley. It noted that a distinguishing charecteristic of a Whitney rolling block is the extra lateral screw on the left side of the reciever and the serial numbers stamped on the lower tang( My gun has both). Does this sound correct? Thanks Dave

The Whitney rolling blocks also have split retainers for the block and hammer pins that cover entire heads of the pins, whereas Remington used a one piece retainer that only covered edges of the pins. If yours has the type shown on this smaller civilian Whitney-Laidley carbine, that may be what you have, and some were sold to Mexico.

http://milpas.cc/rifles/ZFiles/Sport...20Carbine.html

[mainengine]

First off I would like to say thanks for the help. Letting me know that this was a mexican carbine helped me narrow my search. I looked at the retainer and it is split and covers the entire pin heads. The barrel measures 19" from end to reciever. The stock is home made from a 2X4 or something. I know that some antiques are better off left original. Should I leave this alone and try to find original stock or restore it. Also the firing pin is broken.

[hrf]

An original stock or correct reproduction would be desirable, but likely extremely tough to find, the firing pin also. You might try this forum:

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/forum/de...?g=topics&f=19