Geigers design was modified by Joseph Rider, Remingtons Plant Supervisor in 1864. Shipped with signature required upon delivery and insured value, home delivery only (fee for large parcel over 1.20 ml and heavy). Leonard Geiger who worked for Remington Firearms, patented a single-shot, breech loading mechanism for use with metallic cartridges in 1863.
Heavy antique rifle, weighing more than 4 kg, patinated, with some marks, scratches and signs of use and handling, old signs of corrosion from gunpowder (see pictures - mainly n the breech block), but still solid and in a beautiful state of presentation. antique solid stock, handcrafted, oiled / waxed, not varnished. backsight adjuster plate (long distance) formerly replaced It was this mechanism with patent from 1865, which was tested and accepted in Sweden. Stay awhile and check out the 24-Hour Gun Show. Remington & Sons arms factory bought the patent and improved the construction further. Looking for Remington Rolling Block Parts We have plenty in stock and are always adding more as they come. barrel with rifling marks still visible, in its original length (85.5 cm excluding the chamber), with its bayonet holder and its original sight. The Remington rolling block mechanism was designed and patented on the 1 st of January 1863 by Joseph Rider, Newark, Ohio. Specifications-Year of Manufacture: 1880 Caliber: 11x41.5mmRF or 11. A fine rifle worthy of any Remington or Scandinavian collection.
Thereafter they were constructed under license in Copenhagen, Denmark, as this one was. markings: Remington Ilion N.Y USA Pat 18 on the breech tail, completely warn away (just a few remaining traces, visible only with a magnifying glass) The first 30,000 Danish Rolling Blocks were Danish built on Remington made actions. Rifle works with percussion still powerful. Interesting Remington rifle, rolling block system, 1864-66 model, still in its original calibre: 43, manufactured in late 1860, with handcrafted wood, for civilian use, converted later.