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Offline Firelock

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Remington Military Rolling Block Rifle - First Look
« on: October 22, 2012, 05:23:01 AM »
This is a first look at a Remington military Rolling Block rifle I found at a Gun show in Louisville recently. It is chambered for the .43 Spanish cartridge. It is in pretty good shape for a gun that is almost 140 years old. We'll review the features of these rifles, and take a few shots before sending it off to the gunsmith for a trigger job.[/size]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSorXbSuEvA[/color]
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Re: Remington Military Rolling Block Rifle - First Look
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2012, 12:48:15 PM »
Yo Mike!

How long until we can expect an update on this one?


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Re: Remington Military Rolling Block Rifle - First Look
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2012, 07:33:13 AM »
I would love to find an affordable RB in that shape!  Always wanted one...  ;D
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Re: Remington Military Rolling Block Rifle - First Look
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2012, 01:26:16 AM »
Cuts, it will be after the SHOT Show. I'm pretty heavily booked until then.
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Re: Remington Military Rolling Block Rifle - First Look
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2012, 03:24:20 AM »
Simply changing out that military trigger spring, to a lighter one will do about as much for the trigger pull as anything else that can be done.
KIK 1.5 sparked with large pistol primers will be your friend in that 43.
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Re: Remington Military Rolling Block Rifle - First Look
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2013, 04:23:26 PM »
Was just out today with my M1871 fire forming some brass. Looking forward to your update.

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Re: Remington Military Rolling Block Rifle - First Look
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2013, 12:26:01 PM »
Here's some trigger pulls for comparison:
* 1873 Argentino - 43 Spanish .... 11# 5oz
* No 1 1873,  50-70 ... 5# 15oz
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