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October 4, 2015, 04:29 PM | #1 |
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Rolling block project rifle
For almost a year, I've been resurrecting an 1888 (+ / - ) Whitney Rolling Block rifle. Specifically, a Whitney 2nd model. (Whitney as in Ely Whitney of cotton gin fame's son running the business)
Got it in a trade from my cousin for a fair condition caplock rifle. Both were from my grandad's collection. Cleaned it, refinished the wood, had the barre re-lined in .32/20 WCF as the old bore was badly corroded. (Originally it was .38 CFC) Tried to maintain all the original finish / patina of the metal parts. Then fitted a reproduction (Leatherwood) Malcolm scope that was pretty close to what was state of the art in the late 1800s. With little work, it shoots 3 ~ 4" at 100 yds with lead bullets and 777 propellant. It also hangs on the wall of my computer room to remind me to take it out an play with it occasionally.
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October 4, 2015, 06:12 PM | #2 |
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Very Nice!!! Thanks for posting. Own a Remington RB in 7x57, model 1910 or so military one that has a bad chamber.....been toying with idea of rebarreling it for some time now. Other gun projects have delayed work on my RB.
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October 4, 2015, 06:21 PM | #3 |
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I hope yo can get better groups than that , Keep trying.
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October 4, 2015, 07:28 PM | #4 |
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WOW! I wish it was mine.
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October 5, 2015, 01:03 AM | #5 | |
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This apparently causes somewhat dire headspace problems when fired with modern 7mm ammo. Other than rebarreling or firing with greatly reduced loads, I don't know of any practical way of getting use out of a 7mm. My 1902 RB is chambered for 8mm Lebel, and, while it doesn't seem to have any headspace problems, it is very unpleasant to shoot.
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October 5, 2015, 05:43 AM | #6 |
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That Whitney is sweeeet!
I have a Remington in .45-70 which I love, but it ain't as nice as yours is.
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