rolling block action

[marlinman93]

Keep your eyes open at the on line auction sites. I see the smokeless powder Rolling Blocks, or actions on Auction Arms, Gun Broker, or Antiqueguns.com quite often.
 The smokeless powder actions are the best basis for a buildup, as they are some of the strongest Rolling Blocks made, and are the most plentiful.
 A complete gun in rough, shootable condition goes about $250-$300, and an action is not much less.

[Longknife]

Navy  Arms had a new rolling block action , it listed for $230.00 in 1996, Don't know if they still list it or not!!

[marlinman93]

I'd stay away from the Navy Arms actions, the word out is that the heat treatment is not right. They're too soft and peen themselves until the headspacing becomes a problem!