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Belgian-made "parlor rifle." If there is a crown over the oval ELG, it was made in or after 1893. Although a modern .22 short may fit in the chamber, it was probably designed for a "BB Cap", which was loaded with only a primer and no powder. There does not seem to be much collector interest in these, so even in top condition, they will probably sell for less than $200 and if in lower condition probably around $100.
I've heard collectors say that more guns have been ruined by cleaning than by neglect. What they mean is aggressive cleaning. If you attack with steel wool and rust remover, you'll destroy the finish. Treat the wood like fine furniture using something like Murphy's Wood Soap if it is really dirty. Then give it a good coat of boiled linseed oil. If there is active rust on the metal, use gun oil and brass wool to remove it gently. Oil the action and wipe all the metal parts with an oiled rag. Keep the gun oil off of the wood. You should avoid refinishing any collectable gun since serious collectors will prefer a piece with only 50% of the original finish over one that has been reblued and varnished.
If you are looking for information that will help identify the make or model of the rolling block rifle you have, see www.rollingblockparts.com or books such as Single Shot Rifles and Actions by Frank de Haas or Remington Rolling Block Firearms by Konrad Schreier.
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Information on your Remington Arms 22 Cal serial 58306?
Is the model # marked? is it an auto, pump, rolling block, ???
How old is your harrington richardson 22 rimfire?
More information needed.
When was the first Remington 22 cal rolling block rifle built?
In the year 1890,as a model No.4 rolling block rifle.
Where can you find different variations of the Remington model 4 rolling block rifle?
Have you tried the Remington Arms web-site? From the information that I have the Number 4 rolling block rifle was made in the following variations: No. 4 Rolling Block Rifle, manufactured from 1890 to 1933 in .22 S-L-LR, .25 Stevens (barrel may be marked "25-10"), or .32 short or long rimfire calibers. Cadet Model (pre-dates the Boy Scout Model) only manufactured from 1911 to 1912..........very rare No. 4-S "Boy Scout Model" caliber .22 S-L-LR No. 4-S Rolling Block Rifle Military (commonly marked "MILITARY MODEL") or "AMERICAN BOY SCOUT" which is also very rare. These were thought to have been used by military academies for training cadets.
How do you identify maker 22 cal rolling block rifle?
Features and markings.
How can you find information on a Belgium small bore hex brl rolling block Possibly .22?
Gun show or on line auction or old gun catalogs
Is there a difference between .22 rimfire and .22 long?
22 long is a type of 22 rimfire. Others are CB, short, long rifle and a few others .
Rimfire caliber for Henry repeating rifle?
The original was in caiber .44 Henry rimfire. Currently in caliber .22 rimfire. Which one?
Worth of 22 cal rolling block sx Essex rifle?
50-100 USD
Where can you find a replacement stock for piepers Bayard 22 cal rolling block rifle?
Will have to be made.
Can a 22 rimfire cartridge be reloaded?
Because there is no replaceable primer in rimfire ammunition it cannot be reloaded.
What was the production year of a Remington N0 4 rolling block 22 cal rifle with serial no 100010?
I can say that the No 4 rolling block 22 was made from 1890-1933.If you have a 2,3 letter marking on the barrel,we can date the exact year from 1924 to 1933.
