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LOT 3077
Exceptional Remington Model 2 Rolling Block .22 Sporting Rifle - Serial no. 7101, 22 RF cal., 22 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured from 1873 to 1890. The top barrel flat is marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y.” behind of the rear sight, the lower left side of the receiver is marked with the six line patent dates, and the matching serial number is marked on the lower tang and the bottom barrel flat under the forearm. The caliber designation “22” is marked on the bottom barrel flat ahead of the forearm. Fixed with a globe front sight and an adjustable sporting rear sight. Blue barrel,
niter blue hammer and breech block, and casehardened remaining parts. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with iron forend and straight grip stock with a carbine style buttplate. There is a German silver inlay with a screw absent behind the upper tang likely for a Vernier sight. CONDITION: Excellent plus. The rifle retains 99% of the original blue finish with some light edge wear and minor scratches. The remaining components have 99% fiery case colors and only light handling/storage marks. The wood is excellent with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent with clear markings. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 3078
Remington-Hepburn No. 3 Single Shot Heavy Barrel Sporting Rifle -
Serial no. 2706, 38-50 Rem cal., 28 1/8 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. These rifles were manufactured beginning in 1883, with the “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y.” address on the barrel indicating this rifle was manufactured prior to 1888 when the company was reorganized as Remington Arms Co. The barrel is equipped with a modern spirit level windage adjustable globe front sight and adjustable buckhorn rear sight, and a modern ladder peep sight is mounted on the upper frame tang. The caliber designation “38” is marked on the bottom of the barrel ahead of the forearm. “HEPBURNS PAT./OCT. 7TH 1879.” marked on the right of the frame. Matching serial
number “2706” marked on the underside of the barrel, rear surface of the forend, front surface of the buttstock, on the lower tang and underside of the buttplate.
Mounted with a smooth walnut forend with casehardened forend cap, nicely figured round knob checkered pistol grip stock, and casehardened buttplate.
CONDITION: Very good, retains 50% original blue finish on the barrel, 20% original case colors, 60% plus bright niter blue finish on the small parts, scattered mild freckling overall, smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, and sharp edges and markings in the metal. Wood is fine with defined edges, some light handling marks, a small glue repair visible on the right edge of the butt, and a few small nicks in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3079 Excellent Remington Model 4 Rolling Block Single Shot Rifle - Serial no. 323321, 22 S L LR cal., 23 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured 1926-1933. The barrel is fitted with beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights and is marked with the Remington address between the sights as well as the trade mark and caliber marking at the breech. The casehardened action is marked with the model and serial number on the left. Matching serial numbers are stamped on the barrel and receiver. mounted in a smooth walnut forend and straight grip stock. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue and case hardened finishes with some light handling marks and some minor spots. Wood is very fine with some minor dings, scratches and some minor varnish texturing. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,100 - 1,600
LOT 3080
Excellent Remington Model 1901 Single Shot Rolling Block Target Pistol in .44 S&W Caliber - Serial no. 1968, 44 S&W Russian cal., 10 inch half octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Less than 750 reportedly made by Remington circa 1900-1909, the Target Model of 1901 Rolling Block pistol marked the end of the Remington Rolling Block pistols, as factory built on leftover antique Model 1871 Army frames. In the words of author Jerry Landskron, “It was the last and finest production model manufactured by the Remington Arms Company” (page 215 of “Remington Rolling Block Pistols”). Adjustable receiver mounted rear sight and correct Lyman beaded blade front sight fitted with a removable sight hood. The barrel has the one-line Remington Arms address, and the frame has the two-line address/patent date markings ending in “1866” and “PS” inspector stamp. Matching number “1968” marked on the bottom of the barrel, rear flat of the forearm, left of the grip frame and inside of the grip. “44 S&W.R” marked on the bottom of the barrel. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 97% factory blue finish with some light muzzle wear. Wood is also excellent with a few minor handling marks, defined edges and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 3081
Rare Bayonet with Scabbard for
Remington Boy Scout Rolling Block
Rifle - Offered here is a rare original bayonet with its accompanying leather scabbard for
the Remington No. 4S “Military Model” Boy Scout Rolling Block rifle manufactured circa 1913-1914; with examples of these rifles having a bayonet stud rarely encountered, and the bayonets considered even rarer.
CONDITION: The bayonet is very fine with most of the original blue finish on the metal grip, a mostly bright blade, and scattered freckling. The leather scabbard is also very fine.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
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