awp101 wrote on Jan 30
th, 2024 at 11:51am:
Thanks all, that certainly fills in some gaps in my knowledge!
It also pushes me towards an actual RRB if it’s an online purchase I can’t check out beforehand but that’s not without its own risks either.
In the last 3-4 years I've bought over 20 guns, including 4 Remington rolling blocks, all online, and happy with all of them. Here's the rundown of the Rollers.
First a Remington No 1 Sporter, refinished with a 34" muzzleloader barrel that will be converted to a 50-90 Sharps.
Then a 43 Spanish Rifle with 150 YO wood and metal finish, but a great bore and locks up tight as a drum. I've shot it several times and it hits where it is pointed.
Then a super clean 7mm Mauser short Rifle refinished in great shape and nice bore, but needs new pins, which I have but haven't had time to replace and don't reload 7x57.
Last I found an unknown caliber older refinished carbine I think was a rifle cutdown. It arrived yesterday, slight surface rust, good bore and in 43 Spanish, which is great as I already cast and load the 43.
So don't worry too much about buying online. I try to buy from those who offer an inspection period. But I've never returned a gun bought online. Study the pics closely, don't rush into anything. If the rifle you want isn't there give it time, it'll show up.
I prefer GB, but have bought from other sites. Also, I've never paid more than $600 for any Remington rolling block.
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