And this way I already know the barrel fits! Going from a 43 up to 45 would probably be pretty easy to do.
I would prefer the 45-70 as I use that it my trap door and it is much more cost effective and easier to obtain than any other round from that period. It is my understanding that the Argentine 43 Spanish came with the Knox form barrel and I see them for sale all the time and I have the 43 Argentine. I believe my barrel is original as it has the proper markings. Project for a beginner unless you have an experienced Still, you will need toįit the barrel to your action. So you probably can use your current extractor inĪnother. 43 Spanish, so your currentĮxtractor probably hasn't been excessively modified 348 Winchester cartridgeĬase, the base diameter has been increased from. Originally, the Argentine model was chambered for Should consider getting a barrel blank in theĬaliber you desire and have it fitted to your action.Ĥ5-70 is popular and ammo can be obtained butīeing a 19th century frame, I suggest you use I would say that a barrel that uses a rotaryĮxtractor would be best if you insist on gettingĪ used barrel. Remington New York National Guard Model Rolling Block. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.īox, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a slotted cleaning rod under the barrel.
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When the breech block closed, the hammer automatically falls to the half cock position, and the weapon cannot be fired until the hammer is once again pulled to the full cock position. The user pulls the hammer to the full cock position, retracts the breech block spur to expose the chamber, and inserts the cartridge. Mechanics: The action functions correctly and as designed, this Rolling Block has a unique safety. The rifle rates in about Very Good condition. The screwheads are tool marked with strong slots. The bright barrel has some scratches and some scattered spots of dark discoloration from previous oxidation and some light surface oxidation that is fresh. The barrel bands have some scrapes, light erosoin, some scabs, and patina. The hammer and breechblock have some pinprick erosion and surface oxidation. The receiver has mottled patina with some light surface oxidation and a few dings. The hammer and breechblock super both have the checekred three arrow shield that was used on these models. The barrel was left in the white, numerous combinations of finishes were made on these New York Models. Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 50% of its metal finish. There are some small spots of very minor erosion. Type of Finish: Case Color Receiver & Bright Barrelīore Condition: The bore is bright with some light wear to the rifling, but the edges are distinct and easily seen. The stocks rate in about Very Good condition. The buttplate has oxidation, some erosion, and some scabs. The LOP measures approximately 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Some of the scrapes are from sliding on and off the barrel bands.
The heaviest scrape is on the right of the butt at the rear. A high concentration of these defects are on he right of the forend at the receiver. There are some scattered dings, compressions, scracthes, and a few scrapes, the majority have darkened with age. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock set is walnut with a straight grip, straight comb, carbine style buttplate, metal nosecap, and three barrel bands.
The rear sight is a folding ladder and escalator sight with a “V” notch in the down position and in the up position there is a “V” notch in the top of the ladder and a wide “U” notch in the slider. Sights / Optics: The front sight is an inverted “V” blade set on a square basea fixed to the barrel. The left side of the stock is stamped with an “HBH” cartouche. The left side of all three barrel bands are marked “B”. The left side of the chamber is marked “B”. The top of the chamber is marked with “F / * / 54”. Markings: The upper tang is marked “REMINGTONS, ILION, N.Y. Model: “New York State Model”, New York National Guard Rolling BlockĪction Type: Single Shot Rolling Block Rifle Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold "Other" Pre-1900 American Arms