Rolling block rifles, what is good and bad out there ?

[Samdjr74 11]

Hi all,

 

I'm seriously considering purchasing a rolling block rifle this year. I want something fun to shoot so I'd prefer something that uses modern ammo. What are my options and what should I stay away from?

 

Thank you ,

Sam

[T Bill 649]

Taylor's and Company carry all the repro period firearms for that time in history.  Not cheap though.

[Samdjr74 11]

Taylor's and Company carry all the repro period firearms for that period.  Not cheap though.

I saw some of their prices, a little too steep for me. What about older rolling blocks?

[Screwball 483]

Taylors & Company are good to go...

 

I bought a Uberti 1860 Henry that was imported by them that I thought was new. One of the screws under the receiver fell out, and the action was messed up. The other screw looked like it was stuck, and the guy chipped it.

 

Called them up, sent it out, and was only charged shipping for them to fix someone else's screw up. Their warranty is only extended to the first buyer, from what I looked into... so I should have had to pay for the work. Very appreciated of them doing that for me. If I every looked at another reproduction cowboy gun... I'm going with them. [emoji106]

[T Bill 649]

I saw some of their prices, a little too steep for me. What about older rolling blocks?

I would not purchase old rolling blocks blind.  Too many variables over time. You need to find someone you can trust in helping locate an older shooter.  Even then the better ones command even more money than the repros.

[maintenanceguy 510]

I bought a Stevens Little Scout .22.  IT was marketed as a boys gun, probably in the early 20's, and is very short - not sure how short.  The barrel and forearm separate from the rest of the gun with a single thumb screw so it can be carried in a backpack. Maybe this was the first take-down survival rifle.  Its' only a .22 but it's a fun gun and I'm happy with it.  I got mine for cheap at a gun show because it was missing the firing pin.  I found the firing pin jammed in the trigger assembly the next day.

 

 

 

[Displaced Texan 11,756]

I bought a Stevens Little Scout .22. IT was marketed as a boys gun, probably in the early 20's, and is very short - not sure how short. The barrel and forearm separate from the rest of the gun with a single thumb screw so it can be carried in a backpack. Maybe this was the first take-down survival rifle. Its' only a .22 but it's a fun gun and I'm happy with it. I got mine for cheap at a gun show because it was missing the firing pin. I found the firing pin jammed in the trigger assembly the next day.

 

 

 

My very first rifle (my dad gave me for my 5th birthday!!) was similar to that. It was a Savage single shot, rolling block .22LR.

 

I loved that rifle when I was a kid. i brought many rabbits to the dinner table using that little rifle.

 

I think it's still at my dads house. Gonna have to dig it out next time I go back.

 

Thanks for the blast from the past!!

[myhatinthering 462]

I bought a Stevens Little Scout .22.  IT was marketed as a boys gun, probably in the early 20's, and is very short - not sure how short.  The barrel and forearm separate from the rest of the gun with a single thumb screw so it can be carried in a backpack. Maybe this was the first take-down survival rifle.  Its' only a .22 but it's a fun gun and I'm happy with it.  I got mine for cheap at a gun show because it was missing the firing pin.  I found the firing pin jammed in the trigger assembly the next day.

 

 

 

if you ever sell it, let me know.  I love old .22s

[Samdjr74 11]

Thanks all!

[Parker 213]

Rolling blocks personify the word "simplicity." Few moving parts and the couple Remington's I've disassembled are made well. Some bores can be spotty, and chamberings could be an oddball. 

[Fred2 367]

I have a Stevens favorite in 22LR I'd sell if anyone is interested

[Samdjr74 11]

I have a Stevens favorite in 22LR I'd sell if anyone is interested

Thanks but I'm after something with a little more bang

[Fred2 367]

I have another rifle that I think is 30 cal, or something like that.

[Samdjr74 11]

I have another rifle that I think is 30 cal, or something like that.

 

That's around the caliber I'm looking for

[Fred2 367]

It's a Remington .32 Rimfire with an octagon barrel.

Let me know if you want to take a peak at it.

[Samdjr74 11]

It's a Remington .32 Rimfire with an octagon barrel.

Let me know if you want to take a peak at it.

I sent you a pm, take a look when you have a chance

[Fred2 367]

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