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September 7, 2023, 08:22 AM
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Rolling Block ID help
I may have made a foolish purchase. I have no idea who made this Rolling Block, I was just mesmerized by the color case hardening. The shop owner said he was helping an older gent liquidate his collection, and this was the final piece of that collection. The gent said the rifle was a gift from the gunmaker. He claims it hasn’t been fired. It looks the part. Other than a serial #, the only other marks are photographed here. I’d put a wag out there that it was made in Wyoming. Anyone ever see this maker’s work before?
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September 8, 2023, 08:59 PM
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I appreciate those who took a look. I’ll try to find a forum that dedicates a sub that specializes in the old West guns. Maybe a SAS or Black Powder group.
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September 9, 2023, 02:40 PM
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You might contact the folks at Buffalo Arms. They would maybe be able to network you onto some leads.
There was an outfit in Texas that was building higher end RB's. They sold castings,too. Was it Lone Star Arms? Is SPG Lube still in business? Those fellows were a driving force in BPCR shooting. Look for BPCR shooters who would recognize the work. Nice rifle. Good Luck! |
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September 10, 2023, 05:54 PM
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Thank you HiBC. I will do that.
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September 12, 2023, 10:14 AM
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No known company markings, it may be a one-off on an old action or a defarbed import.
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September 13, 2023, 08:53 AM
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September 15, 2023, 06:18 PM
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Give a try on the Castboolit site - try the black powder cartridge forum on that site - there may be someone there that could help you out on possible info on it as there are a number of bpcr shooters there. What is it chambered for?
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September 18, 2023, 04:29 PM
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The old war horse arrived today. Despite being packaged better than any other rifle I’ve had Fed Ex managed to snap the rear sight off and crack the butt stock. The color case hardening is also smeared on the tang between the set screws for a tang sight. Maybe she’s really a pinto.
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September 18, 2023, 07:59 PM
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That takes special training and a lot of work.
What a drag. |
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