Who is into rolling blocks?

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Eos' thread on Trapdoors made me curious who else on here is into rolling block rifles and pistols?
I have an original New York state militia .50/70 rifle.
A mid range sporter configuration in .45/70, round barrel rifle.
And an 1871 rolling block pistol in .50 US Army.
I shoot the three of them fairly regularly and enjoy them completely. I am looking for another now to rebarrel for a project. I think it will be a .50/70 carbine done to suit my hunting needs. Anyone have one they'd like to trade off?
Anyone else own and/or use rolling block rifles and pistols?
Pictures to follow. Anyone else care to post some.
Thanks,
Rob
 
I have a 1 1/2 in .32rimfire. Very nice outside, poor bore. It is my plan to convert the block to centrefire, and either have it rebored or sleeved, in a calibre large enough to maintain antique status.
 
I have a #4 sleeved to .22 and two #1's. One is rebarreled to 38-56, a caliber which I like and has a faster than usual twist barrel to use 300 grains bullets. The second, I am just finishing the metal work on, and is a shortened version of the 40-70 sharps bottle neck. I made a shorter chamber to allow me to use 45-70 brass in it. Still have to install a long brass scope on it and restock the gun.
I like rolling blocks in many ways but don't like that with a tight chamber, the breach can prevent the hammer from falling quicly and don't like the square threads and notch out of the bottom of the barrel (for the breach) that makes rebarreling awkward.
Basically a simple strong action with little to brake.

cheers mooncoon
 
I have an 1870 vintage 1 1/2 that came to me in a mess with no wood....I put a Douglas barrel in 38/55 on it, poured a pewter forend, put MVA Tang and front sights, did up a stock from Treebone Carving....the heavy barrel is 1-16 twist and really likes 335gr. spitzers I feed it and 45grs. of Swiss fffg.
 
Well i like my 1871 50 70 rolling block Pistol. :D
Im gona try some shot loads for it as the cases are so long and im only half filling them with powder! theres plenty of room for shot.


 
i have one in 7mm, i did up some light loads and it is a lot of fun to shoot. i will probably point it at a deer at some point.

i would like to get an argentine or uruguayan RB sometime.
 
I have a #1 in 44/77 in longrange style, a 1 1/2 in 32 long CF 2 #4's one in 22 and the other in 32 rf. also have a hepburn in 40 70 straight.
John
 
I have a quick question for all the rolling block fans - did any No 4's come with light (almost a light yellow) colored wood? The reason I ask is I know where there's a takedown in 32RF for sale, but the wood looks out of the place. The mounting hardware and butt plate look right, the color just seems weird for a rifle like that. And did the forestocks have a little lip at the front? Any idea on a fair price (octagon barrel, about 50% blue with no pitting).
thanks
 
One Belgian .22
One Danish 11.7
And one built on a Danish Remington action with 34 inch 45-70 0ctagon barrel, Mid range Soule sight, palm rest, single set trigger, and weighs 11 pounds.
Only took three years to finish.
1. buy action
2. send off action to get colour cased
3. buy wood
4. Buy front and rear sight (BLOODY EXPENSIVE)
5. Send off action to be barreled
6. fit and finish wood
7. fit palm rest.
8. spend more money for Hadley adjustable eye piece
Reason why it took three years? MONEY;)
 
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-John:
-Same with my last remaining rolling block. I sold off my rimfire ones to support it & other projects, and my only centerfire one is still a project in progress. I lucked into a Danish action in pristine condition some time ago, and so far it's been the cheapest part of the project! The wood was the most expensive segment outside of the 'smithing work, but George at Treebone set me up with some of the nicest walnut I've seen since drooling over some H&H toys a few years ago, so I'm not complaining too much about the price. The biggest delay has been the gunsmithing. Excellent quality work, but a very busy man. I hate rushing someone doing precision work, so I'm still staying patient.
-When he's done I'll have a 32" heavy oct .45-70 Bbl'd rifle with LR Soule sights w/windage adjustable front, light scroll-bordered engraving on the case-coloured receiver, and an outline cheekpiece on a pg-stock. Until then, I have more money to save.
 
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