Iteresting Rolling Block

[Jim Stacy]

I saw a rolling block 30/30 with a 18-20" barel . It apperared to be an Italian copy of Remington . The only markings on the gun was "Star" surrounded by a oval enclosure, european walnut , barrel band and curved brass butt plate. Has anyone heard of these ? Thanks in advance for you help. Jim

[marlinman93]

Yes, they are however a Spanish made rolling block action, rather than Italian. I have not seen one up close, nor do I know anyone who owns one, so I can't comment on quality.

[John Traveler]

I had opportunity to closely examine a Star (Spanish) Rolling Block carbine last summer in Phoenix area.  They were available in .30-30 Winchester and .44 Magnum calibers.

Both specimens appeared to be fitted with some sort of light-colored, stained European hardwood, but not walnut.  Metal-to-wood fit was only utilitarian...fair to good.

The bluing was deep and dark blue-black, but metal finish stopped at a relatively coarse grade of abrasive.  Both receiver and barrel had distinct grinding marks on them.  I would rate the polish job as a "7" on a scale of 1-to-10.  Rifling and chambers appeared smoothly cut, and the actions were nice and tight, as new rolling blocks guns should be.

For more than $500 I would have expected better quality, but that is the state of the US$ versus the Euro$.  They seem to be good quality, but plain utilitarian hunting guns with the rolling block mistique.

[Jim Stacy]

Thanks for the information. I should recognized the Star trade mark because I have see it on their pistols before.The carbine was used but as new condition( whatever it looked like new) and the wood could have well been stained and I agree on the finish. I just wanted something of the type for a 30 caliber cast bullet gun and for 350 with an offer to trade on a 300 dollar basis was interesting but not that interesting. I went to Columbia today and the gun was not at the gun show so not tempted to make a bad purchase just because it had a good price. I have a 308 encore rifle that I shoot cast bullets in and while not exactly sexy it shoots very well with 160 cast and 4759 loads . Thanks for the info.

[jh45gun]

I had opportunity to closely examine a Star (Spanish) Rolling Block carbine last summer in Phoenix area.  They were available in .30-30 Winchester and .44 Magnum calibers.

Both specimens appeared to be fitted with some sort of light-colored, stained European hardwood, but not walnut.  Metal-to-wood fit was only utilitarian...fair to good.

The bluing was deep and dark blue-black, but metal finish stopped at a relatively coarse grade of abrasive.  Both receiver and barrel had distinct grinding marks on them.  I would rate the polish job as a "7" on a scale of 1-to-10.  Rifling and chambers appeared smoothly cut, and the actions were nice and tight, as new rolling blocks guns should be.

For more than $500 I would have expected better quality, but that is the state of the US$ versus the Euro$.  They seem to be good quality, but plain utilitarian hunting guns with the rolling block mistique.

Yea thats kind of pricey as I have just over 600 bucks into mine with a origional #5 action and a Green Mountain barrel in 45/70. A custom gun at a reasonable price compared to the repo's and the new Remington's.