Rifles listed below are duplicates in my collection. In the process of acquiring originals for the purpose of reverse engineering the parts for reproduction, I have necessarily acquired more than one example of some contracts. Please contact me regarding additional photographs and description details. In those cases where I have more than one duplicate, the photo used will remain on the website while that contract model is in stock. In that case "file photo" will be noted. If you have something you desire for your collection that you do not see listed let me know as I may be able to refer you to a source for that item. In those instances where an FFL or C&R is required for transfer it will be so noted in the description. Because the firearm listed may be sold pending funds please contact me before ordering to insure it is still available.
The following rifles are also available not yet shown below:
12.7mm Engineers Carbine
1868 Swede 12.7mm military rifles. Examples made in all 4 Swedish Armories
1874 Remington .43 Spanish Saddle Ring Carbine
New York State Rifle (1 of 170) chambered in .45-70
1868 Swede 12.7mm Wrede's conversion
1868/89 Swede 8x58R smokeless full military rifle
1868/89 8x58R "Schools Rifle"
1872 New York State Carbine, Cavalry and Engineers issue (1 of 1500)
1872 New York State Carbine, Artillery and Signal issue (1 of 587)
Military Cadet rolling block rifle .50-25 manufactured on Navy pistol action
The following rifles are also available not yet shown below:
12.7mm Engineers Carbine
1868 Swede 12.7mm military rifles. Examples made in all 4 Swedish Armories
1874 Remington .43 Spanish Saddle Ring Carbine
New York State Rifle (1 of 170) chambered in .45-70
1868 Swede 12.7mm Wrede's conversion
1868/89 Swede 8x58R smokeless full military rifle
1868/89 8x58R "Schools Rifle"
1872 New York State Carbine, Cavalry and Engineers issue (1 of 1500)
1872 New York State Carbine, Artillery and Signal issue (1 of 587)
Military Cadet rolling block rifle .50-25 manufactured on Navy pistol action
Transformed Musket .58 Caliber
Both Remington and Springfield used Remington Rolling Block Actions to make Cartridge rifles from Civil War muskets. The Musket was cut in half. Barrels were threaded for the RB receiver. Forends, barrel bands, sights etc were fitted to the front and the Butt Stock was inletted for the rear of the action. The trigger guard tang is a longer tang due to the inletting from the original musket. This longer lower tang would later become a standard feature of the #1 Sporting model. There are several variations of the Transformed Rifle; one used an early flat barrel band musket, another used a later convex band musket, and there are those which underwent a second makeover rebarreled to .43 Spanish in Belgium after they were surplussed from France. I have one spare of each type of transformed .58 Berdan musket available. Inquire for photo and detail description. $1100
Both Remington and Springfield used Remington Rolling Block Actions to make Cartridge rifles from Civil War muskets. The Musket was cut in half. Barrels were threaded for the RB receiver. Forends, barrel bands, sights etc were fitted to the front and the Butt Stock was inletted for the rear of the action. The trigger guard tang is a longer tang due to the inletting from the original musket. This longer lower tang would later become a standard feature of the #1 Sporting model. There are several variations of the Transformed Rifle; one used an early flat barrel band musket, another used a later convex band musket, and there are those which underwent a second makeover rebarreled to .43 Spanish in Belgium after they were surplussed from France. I have one spare of each type of transformed .58 Berdan musket available. Inquire for photo and detail description. $1100
U S Model 1867 .50-45 Naval Cadet Rifle. Just 498 of these rifle were manufactured for the Naval Academy at Annapolis. The Navy insisted on the stud type extractor seen on the Navy Carbine and retained the .50-45 cartridge.. Two band forend with '63 rifle musket rear sights. Butt plate is stamped with the serial number. This particular rifle has seen some significant service, Little or no finish left on exposed metal. Staining and some patches of pitting visible over the exposed metal surfaces. This is a chance to obtain a rare hard to find rolling block for your collection at a fraction of the price than one typically commands. Photo series available on request. $1450
1870 Navy Contract type 2
50-70 caliber. There are some intriguing stories around the 1870 contract however there is not the space to devote here. The type 2 has the rear sight located about 3 inches forward of the receiver. Believed to be 12,000 manufactured for the U.S.N. This Rifle has the proper single shouldered cleaning rod. This is the more often encountered type of the 1870 Navy Rifle. $1750 Proper Ames Bayonet available with this rifle add $350
50-70 caliber. There are some intriguing stories around the 1870 contract however there is not the space to devote here. The type 2 has the rear sight located about 3 inches forward of the receiver. Believed to be 12,000 manufactured for the U.S.N. This Rifle has the proper single shouldered cleaning rod. This is the more often encountered type of the 1870 Navy Rifle. $1750 Proper Ames Bayonet available with this rifle add $350
1871 Army Contract Rifle
.50-70 caliber. Left side marked Model 1871. Right side has an eagle with U.S. Springfield 1872. The action has the locking action safety feature.
Only two contracts exhibit this action locking feature, the other the New York State contract. 10,001 Rifles were made. One of the key pieces in a military rolling block collection. $1,350.00
.50-70 caliber. Left side marked Model 1871. Right side has an eagle with U.S. Springfield 1872. The action has the locking action safety feature.
Only two contracts exhibit this action locking feature, the other the New York State contract. 10,001 Rifles were made. One of the key pieces in a military rolling block collection. $1,350.00
New York State contract rifle
NYS contract for 15,000 rifles was approved Nov. 1871 and manufactured in 1872. There was a supplemental contract for an additional 4500 rifles and 1500 carbines in 1873. This contract was only one of two contracts to feature the locking action safety system. The rifles have a very tall hammer spur that has a checkered shield on the thumb piece face. The breech block has a horizontal thumb piece also with checkered shield These rifles are typically found in rather good condition as most were armory housed without seeing combat, save those used in the west during the Indian Wars. Another key piece in any military rolling block collection. $1,150.00
NYS contract for 15,000 rifles was approved Nov. 1871 and manufactured in 1872. There was a supplemental contract for an additional 4500 rifles and 1500 carbines in 1873. This contract was only one of two contracts to feature the locking action safety system. The rifles have a very tall hammer spur that has a checkered shield on the thumb piece face. The breech block has a horizontal thumb piece also with checkered shield These rifles are typically found in rather good condition as most were armory housed without seeing combat, save those used in the west during the Indian Wars. Another key piece in any military rolling block collection. $1,150.00
Swede Rolling Block 1860/1864/1868 Hagstrom musket conversion. Rolling block action manufactured in the Stockholm Armory 1874. These rifles exhibit (retain) a brass musket butt plate and cleaning rod. Action features the typical receiver pin locking screws found on virtually all Swede production prior to 1875. All major components have matching serial numbers, trigger is even serial numbered, Stocks and receiver have matching date of manufacture. Stocks are very nice. There is a small compression dent in the right side of the butt stock Rear sight is over-stamped for the center fire cartridge. Receiver still shows some color case. Breech block and hammer spurs show sharp checkering. Bore has deep lands and grooves. There are scattered dark spots in the bore most noticeable nearest the breech on the top side of the bore. $600
1867 MODEL SWEDE Rolling Block 12.7MM center fire. I have these rifles made by both Huqvarna and Carl Gustav. All major component parts have matching serial numbers. Some have unit discs, some have units branded into the butt stock. The original finish on the butt stock is a bit thin stocks otherwise in very good condition. No cracks or splits. Barrel is set up to use either the socket or the saber bayonet. Metal finish on the action and barrel bands is gray, The bore is nice with deep lands and grooves. Very light graying near the breech end of the bore. 12.7mm is very close to our 50-70 Govt. Rifle will be shipped with an appropriate Remington style cleaning rod. Bayonet (socket type) is available for an additional price. Locking screw receivers $650 Button style receivers $700
1896 Smokeless Powder Cartridge Rifle. This model was virtually unknown until George Layman introduced collectors to it's presence with his new book on the Military Rolling Block Rifles of the World. Made for a few months in 1896 it has several features that are unique to this model The first and most obvious is the front sight assembly, a long narrow base into which a sight blade is pinned. smaller features on the breech block etc also indicate this model. Layman states only 1100 rifles were manufactured prior to the model 1897 production. The 1896 were chambered in several calibers, the most common of which is 7mm Spanish Mauser.
This rifle is complete with upper hand guard and original cleaning rod. Given the few produced this rarity is currently a bargain. photo series available $950
This rifle is complete with upper hand guard and original cleaning rod. Given the few produced this rarity is currently a bargain. photo series available $950