#Remington rolling block rifle full#
#Remington rolling block rifle serial number#
Hence, the presence of the original M1871 military markings on the receiver, such as: P S proof marks, the original serial number on the top grip strap, the original assembly numbers on the left side of the top and bottom tangs, and the company marking on the left face of the receiver: The Remington Arms Company utilized surplus Remington Model 1871 rolling block Army-framed receivers to make up these No.7 rifles, and used other receivers to make up Model 1901 Target Model rolling block pistols. Optional features available at additional cost included a Swiss-style butt plate for off-hand shooting – $2.00 a wind gauge front sight – $2.00 and a wind gauge spirit level – $1.00. Other standard features included a part round/part octagonal barrel polished, imported walnut stock of special design checkered pistol-grip and forend rubber pistol-grip cap and butt plate Lyman combination rear sight Beach combination front sight trigger pull adjusted to 2lbs/4oz and a checkered trigger. 25-10 rimfire… 24-inch, 26-inch or 28-inch barrel lengths… weighing 5 to 6lbs/4 oz… and “made to order in the same calibers as the Remington No.2 rifle”. This same catalogue said that the selling price of this unique rifle was $24.00, and it was available in.
Each rifle is carefully sighted and a target sent with it. It is bored, rifled and chambered with the utmost accuracy, under the most improved scientific methods. This rifle is our latest model, and its attractive lines, balance and fine finish will appeal to all interested in target and sporting rifles. Remington Number 7 Target and Sporting Rifle The initial write-up in the Remington Arms Company 1903-04 Catalogue stated: It was made from left-over Model 1871 rolling block pistol receivers, and resulted in a very well balanced rifle for short-range shooting.
One of the most unusual-looking firearms ever made by Remington was the Remington No.7 Target & Sporting Rifle, introduced in 1903.