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Amanda Junior Member Offline Posts: 70 Location: Beaumont, Tx Joined: Jan 2^nd, 2014	Purchased a Rolling Block-Tell me what I bought? Feb 15^th, 2014 at 4:08pm	Print Post
	I know, a fool and his money are soon parted. I sometimes get an itch to pick up a .22 that I see, and this is one of those times. It just looked like a mini Buffalo rifle, so I bought it. If anyone is knowledgeable about the Rolling Blocks, please tell me what I just bought, and any strengths or weaknesses, or anything I need to know before I shoot the little thing. I appreciate the help! On Gunbroker, it is at: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Thanks....Amanda
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Deadeye Bly Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1158 Location: Stephens City Joined: Feb 25^th, 2011	Re: Purchased a Falling Block-Tell me what I bought? Reply #1 - Feb 15^th, 2014 at 4:28pm	Print Post
	It looks like you bought a Remington #2 rolling block rifle in .22 long rifle that has been reconditioned. It should be a fine .22 rifle. You'll never wear it out shooting it. I think you did OK. #2 rolling blocks are scarce.


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oughtsix Global Moderator ASSRA Board Member Offline Posts: 1370 Location: Columbus Joined: May 31^st, 2009	Re: Purchased a Falling Block-Tell me what I bought? Reply #2 - Feb 15^th, 2014 at 4:36pm	Print Post
	It's a #2 Rolling Block, the reason it looks like a Buffalo Rifle is that it is a smaller version (-ish) of a #1. The #1's were used on the plains in large calibers. Your #2 is a fine looking rifle. Looks too pretty not to have been reconditioned , but from the photos, it was well done. -06

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SteveC Full Member Offline Posts: 105 Location: Tacoma Joined: Aug 16^th, 2007	Re: Purchased a Falling Block-Tell me what I bought? Reply #3 - Feb 15^th, 2014 at 4:36pm	Print Post
	Amanda, Very nice looking rework. The only shortcoming I can think of with the #2 is the complex trigger spring. It's a multi-leaf affair that works with the trigger, breachblock and ejector, if I remember right. Very interesting tang sight. Never seen one like it before. Steve


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Amanda Junior Member Offline Posts: 70 Location: Beaumont, Tx Joined: Jan 2^nd, 2014	Re: Purchased a Falling Block-Tell me what I bought? Reply #4 - Feb 15^th, 2014 at 4:43pm	Print Post
	Thanks guys! The seller was upfront about it being reworked to pretty it up. I shoot everything I own, so it being prettied up doesn't bother me. I guess I was wondering if it was old enough to have been an original BP .22LR (I assume that there was actually a BP .22LR cartridge made, having never seen one). If so, how do I go about telling the age of the rifle? Amanda


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7765 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Purchased a Falling Block-Tell me what I bought? Reply #5 - Feb 15^th, 2014 at 5:15pm	Print Post
	I think you did very well, especially if that tang sight is a original Remington. Frank

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harry_eales Ex Member	Re: Purchased a Falling Block-Tell me what I bought? Reply #6 - Feb 15^th, 2014 at 5:16pm	Print Post
	Amanda, .22 RF rounds were made containing Black Powder in both short and long cartridge lengths, I'm not quite sure when the .22LR was developed. I have had rounds of this calibre with LESMOKE propellant which I believe was a duplex load in the early days of smokeless. I don't want to be pedantic but you didn't buy a falling block rifle, it's a Rolling Block. A very nice one as well. With enough practice you ought to be able to get your thanksgiving Turkey with a headshot, if that's allowed.


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ssdave Frequent Elocutionist Online Posts: 2179 Location: Eastern Oregon Joined: Apr 16^th, 2004	Re: Purchased a Falling Block-Tell me what I bought? Reply #7 - Feb 15^th, 2014 at 5:22pm	Print Post
	Nice rifle, I saw that yesterday and thought it would sell well. I think the price was quite reasonable for what it is. The #2 rolling blocks are a nice weight for field carry and use. As said before, it will work well and won't wear out in your lifetime. It was made in the 1880's, so definitely in the blackpowder era. However, perfectly good to use with modern .22 lr ammo. dave


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Redsetter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3468 Location: New York Joined: Aug 6^th, 2013	Re: Purchased a Falling Block-Tell me what I bought? Reply #8 - Feb 15^th, 2014 at 6:23pm	Print Post
	frnkeore wrote on Feb 15^th, 2014 at 5:15pm: ... especially if that tang sight is a original Remington. Frank No. That slight curve of the upper tang required a special sight base to match it, but this isn't it.


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Redsetter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3468 Location: New York Joined: Aug 6^th, 2013	Re: Purchased a Falling Block-Tell me what I bought? Reply #9 - Feb 15^th, 2014 at 6:29pm	Print Post
	Quote: I have had rounds of this calibre with LESMOKE propellant which I believe was a duplex load in the early days of smokeless. Was a mixture of BP & some variety of smokeless, but not a duplex loading; made up to 1947.


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Purchased a Falling Block-Tell me what I bought? Reply #10 - Feb 15^th, 2014 at 6:33pm	Print Post
	Very nice indeed! JLouis

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CanoeRoller Ex Member	Re: Purchased a Rolling Block-Tell me what I bought? Reply #11 - Feb 16^th, 2014 at 5:56pm	Print Post
	I have owned a #2 for 25 years, and been looking for a proper tang sight all that time - have not found one yet. Number 2's are scarce, but tang sites that fit them correctly are just about impossible to find.


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Redsetter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3468 Location: New York Joined: Aug 6^th, 2013	Re: Purchased a Rolling Block-Tell me what I bought? Reply #12 - Feb 16^th, 2014 at 6:54pm	Print Post
	Quote: Number 2's are scarce, but tang sites that fit them correctly are just about impossible to find. That's a fact. What I did with the only #2 I ever had was place two O-rings under the screw holes of a regular flat-base Lyman sight, which compensated, more or less, for the curve of the upper tang. Crude, but as well as I recall from 30 yrs ago, worked OK.


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.22Hepburn Oldtimer Offline Posts: 844 Location: Pennsylvania Joined: Feb 18^th, 2008	Re: Purchased a Rolling Block-Tell me what I bought? Reply #13 - Feb 16^th, 2014 at 7:59pm	Print Post
	The calibers on #2's are stamped on the bottom flat, in front of the forearm. If this gun was originally a .22 it will be stamped ".22".


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.22Hepburn Oldtimer Offline Posts: 844 Location: Pennsylvania Joined: Feb 18^th, 2008	Re: Purchased a Rolling Block-Tell me what I bought? Reply #14 - Feb 16^th, 2014 at 8:04pm	Print Post
	As far as tang sites, I use Baldwin sights on all my Remingtons (#2, #3, #1 and #1 1/2). The hole spacing is the same and there is no fitment issues, so one base fits all of them.


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