Antique Roller***Help Needed

jpc

jpc

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Hello

Rifle has no maker markings other then serial numbers and they appear on the receiver, barrel, wood and butt plate. The barrel is marked '44 Cal CF' and measures 18 1/4" and appears to have been nickel plated including the barrel. A.N.Roberston is stamped into the butt plate.

Any thoughts on the Manufacture and Model?

take care and thanks

jpc
ps: as found-not cleaned-just a little oil added :)



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I beleive thats a whitney rolling block, NOT a remington. 90 percent sure the caliber is 44-40.

You may have a pretty scarce gun there if its all original, the baby carbines a pretty neat gun. It looks like its been through some rough times though.
 
That is a great looking carbine!

It was single shot arms like this one that put food on the table and defended the home in late 19th century America AND Canada!

I have never had the opportunity to strip down a roller like this and examine all its workings.

In that interesting period before repeaters came into mainstream play this pattern was EXTREMLY popular!
 
Still learning :)

Carbine (Civilian) total production less than 1000. They came in 46 rimfire with 19 1/2" barrels, 44 rimfire and 44 centerfire with 18 1/2" barrels. The 44 centerfire model was available in full nickel-as this one was when it started out. Over time most of the nickel has flaked off.
 
I have a Whitney rolling block action in the 88### range that is stamped on the top tang, although the stampings are not very deep. 'Whitney Arms Co. New Haven, CT. U.S.A. Looks the same as yours except for the pin retainers........wTc
 
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