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Remington No. 4 Rolling Block .22 RF Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,250.00 USD
Remington No. 4 Rolling Block .22 RF Rifle
Very early antique Remington No. 4 Rolling Block .22 Rim Fire single shot rifle. Remington made this smallest rolling block action from 1890-1933. Only the very earliest examples are made in non-takedown, solid frame form, like this one. Almost all encountered on the collector market today are the later style takedown models made after the turn of the 20th century. Having been made in rim fire calibers like .22, .25 and .32 in which ammunition at the time was relatively inexpensive, most No. 4 rolling block rifles saw extremely frequent shooting and use. Hence, examples that have survived to the present time typically are encountered in well worn and often abused condition. Also, due to the diminutive size of the No. 4 rolling block, many were given to boys to use. Typically, all boys’ rifles from this time period saw heavy use and often less than adequate cleaning and care. This example with serial number 81407 is in unaltered condition throughout. It retains the original “gallery” rear sight that is adjustable for windage by drifting laterally in the barrel dovetail. The front sight, too, is original and consists of a small blade. Interestingly, early Remington rifles with octagon barrels were “crowned” or finished at the muzzle by beveling the extreme edges of the octagon. Thus, when viewed from the muzzle the end of the barrel appears to have a round appearance with the high edges of the octagon showing behind. This is also an easy way to tell if a Remington barrel has been cut down because shortened barrels will usually not have this Remington crown. The correct 22 ½” octagon barrel is the standard length for this model and is clearly caliber marked “22” on the bottom ahead of the forend and is also sharply and correctly stamped with the early marking “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y.” The walnut stock and forearm are uncharacteristically excellent for such an early example dating from the early 1890s. Both stock and forearm show much of the original finish, have no cracks or chips and display very tight wood to metal fit which indicates that the wood has not been sanded or refinished. The two main receiver screws are also in untouched condition, indicating that the action has not been taken apart. The metal surfaces are smooth and free of pitting with the barrel displaying a most pleasing aged blue appearance. The receiver has aged to a natural dark gray. Amazingly, the bore is bright with excellent rifling all the way through. The action is tight and fully functioning. This is almost never encountered on early .22 rifles that were used with corrosive black powder ammunition. The Remington No. 4 rolling block is not often seen today, especially in the early, pre-1898 antique solid frame configuration. One in this condition is rarely offered. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.