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**Mike Irwin** · September 25, 2020, 06:21 AM

Interesting note...

Remington revolvers converted to .46 Rimfire were issued to black troops (Buffalo Soldiers) serving in the American South West. Even more interesting were that some of the black troops were also issued Remington rolling block rifles chambered in .46 Extra Long rimfire.

September 25, 2020, 06:21 AM	#16
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	Interesting note... Remington revolvers converted to .46 Rimfire were issued to black troops (Buffalo Soldiers) serving in the American South West. Even more interesting were that some of the black troops were also issued Remington rolling block rifles chambered in .46 Extra Long rimfire. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.