The Firing Line Forums

Go Back   The Firing Line Forums > The Skunkworks > The Smithy

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old December 10, 2018, 12:29 PM   #1
M T Pockets
Junior Member
 
Join Date: June 8, 2007
Location: Greensboro, NC Forever in Dixi
Posts: 4
Rolling Block Resurection

My dream rifle for many years has been a Remington Rolling Block sporter. Sadly my hesitated attempt to purchase one from Lone Star came too late. I have a chance at an action that could be milled, polished and finished into one that I dream of. The stock and forend and barrel could be done later as funds could be saved. My question is what kind of cost would this be just for action job? I will not hold anyone to the quote but need some kind of ball park figure by a competent 'smith. I am certain Doug Turnbull can do this but I would pass out at his quote, or is this forever remain a dream rifle?
M T Pockets is offline  
Old December 10, 2018, 01:32 PM   #2
ligonierbill
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 20, 2007
Posts: 2,437
I am away from home and addresses, but look up the American Single Shot Rifle Association. Lots of enthusiasts and a number of smiths and vendors.
ligonierbill is offline  
Old December 10, 2018, 05:38 PM   #3
Jim Watson
Senior Member
 
Join Date: October 25, 2001
Location: Alabama
Posts: 18,486
There are several good shops but John King, Kila Montana does very nice work.
Here is a Rolling Block as example but you might want something lighter. A No 5, maybe.
https://www.gunauction.com/buy/14898211

Turnbull does pretty "restorations" but I would go with King, Fewless, Baldwin, Shaver, etc for a working gun.

The Shiloh board mentions gunsmiths and other makes.
Jim Watson is offline  
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:25 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
This site and contents, including all posts, Copyright © 1998-2021 S.W.A.T. Magazine
Copyright Complaints: Please direct DMCA Takedown Notices to the registered agent: thefiringline.com
Page generated in 0.03875 seconds with 9 queries