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Wish I could help you but I have no idea. Maybe it is an old Indian gun. How old you think it is?
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(09-09-2012, 02:16 PM)das Wrote: Wish I could help you but I have no idea. Maybe it is an old Indian gun. How old you think it is?
I was thinking 1870's or possibly mid to late 1860's. But I'm no expert... that's why I'm looking for some help to ID it. I saw it today & couldn't put it down so it's currently on hold for me to try to research a little.
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Time seems right for an Indian gun.
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It seems to be a Remington Rolling Block, which were made in various calibers from 1864-1874 as far as I can tell from some internet searching. There was a repro made but this gun has the patina & wear of an old gun. I just don't understand why there is no manufacturer markings.
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Love the buttstock wire band. Where'd you find it? Damascus barrel?
(09-09-2012, 02:43 PM)87th PVI Wrote: It seems to be a Remington Rolling Block, which were made in various calibers from 1864-1874 as far as I can tell from some internet searching. There was a repro made but this gun has the patina & wear of an old gun. I just don't understand why there is no manufacturer markings. yeah man, looks like you nailed it, good eye.
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The values are all over the place on them & range from $160-$3,000...
The price sounded fair at the time, but now I'm wondering if the price is good deal or not... It's on hold for me to research so I can still back out if I want.
The guy was priced right on the nose with a couple other guns there that I did know what they are worth, so I'm thinking he's got a fair price on it, but what would you guys pay if you saw it for sale, or ask for it if it were your gun?
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(09-09-2012, 03:48 PM)87th PVI Wrote: The values are all over the place on them & range from $160-$3,000...
The price sounded fair at the time, but now I'm wondering if the price is good deal or not... It's on hold for me to research so I can still back out if I want.
The guy was priced right on the nose with a couple other guns there that I did know what they are worth, so I'm thinking he's got a fair price on it, but what would you guys pay if you saw it for sale, or ask for it if it were your gun? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling_block
These were made around the world, and that effects its value. Not knowing origin etc, tough call on fixing price. Plus that stock looks rough.
(09-09-2012, 03:48 PM)87th PVI Wrote: The values are all over the place on them & range from $160-$3,000...
The price sounded fair at the time, but now I'm wondering if the price is good deal or not... It's on hold for me to research so I can still back out if I want.
The guy was priced right on the nose with a couple other guns there that I did know what they are worth, so I'm thinking he's got a fair price on it, but what would you guys pay if you saw it for sale, or ask for it if it were your gun? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling_block
These were made around the world, and that effects its value. Not knowing origin etc, tough call on fixing price. Plus that stock looks rough.
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Goin' to Vegas anytime soon? Rick & the Old Man can figure it out for ya'!
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(09-09-2012, 07:28 PM)The War Wagon Wrote: Goin' to Vegas anytime soon? Rick & the Old Man can figure it out for ya'! 
They'll offer $1.98 for it & try to make me feel like they are doing me a favor!
After consulting an acquaintance who is a contributor to several black powder & cowboy shooter magazines, as well as posting these pics two other places to get input... It seems the seller's best price is in the range for the gun, but about $75 too high for this particular one, so I'm gonna call him tomorrow to let him know I'll pass on it. If it were a fairly common cartridge & I could shoot it, I'd probably go for it, but I don't need to over spend on a dust collector.
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