Remington Rolling Block
| Remington Rolling Block rifle | |
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| Type | Rolling block rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1867–1918 |
| Wars | American Indian Wars, Franco-Prussian War, Russo-Turkish War, War of the Pacific, Philippine Revolution, Philippine-American War, Mexican Revolution, World War I, Italo-Turkish War |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1864 |
| Manufacturer | Remington Arms Company |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 9.25 lb (4.20 kg) |
| Length | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) to 53.3 in (1,350 mm) |
| Barrel length | 35.7 in (910 mm) to 37.4 in (950 mm) |
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| Cartridge |
.58 Berdan |
| Action | Rolling block, Breech-loading, single-shot |
| Sights | Rear ramp & leaf sight, blade front sight |
.58 Berdan
.50-70
.50-45 Carbine
12.7×45mmR Pontificio
12.17×42 mm RF
12.17×44mmR
.45-70
.43 Spanish
.43 Egyptian
10.15×61mmR
8×58mmR Danish Krag
8×50mmR
.303 British
7.65×53mm Argentine
.30-40 Krag
7.62×54mmR
.30 Remington
7×57mm Mauser
6.5mm Daudeteau No. 12
.236 Remington
11 mm Danish
The Remington Rolling Block rifle was a breech-loading rifle produced from the mid-1860s into the early 20th century by E. Remington and Sons (later Remington Arms Company). The action was extremely strong, and could easily withstand the increased pressure of the new smokeless powders coming into use by the late 1880s.
It was made in a variety of calibers, both rimfire and centerfire, including the 12.17x42 mm rimfire, 12.17x44 mm rimfire and 12.17x44 mm rimmed centerfire Swedish and Norwegian cartridges, .43 Spanish (11.15x58mmR), .50-70, .40-70, .45-70, and later in .22 caliber. Later models were produced in .30-06 Springfield, 7×57mm Mauser, and 8×50mmR Lebel.
In 12.17x42mmRF and 12.18x44mmRF (two cartridges that were interchangeable), and towards the end of its service life also 8x58mmR Danish Krag centerfire, it served as the standard service rifle of the Swedish Army from 1867 to the mid-1890s (when it was replaced by the Swedish Mauser) and in Norway as the standard service rifle from 1867 to the mid-1880s (when it was replaced by the M1884 Jarmann). In .43 Spanish it was the chief service arm of the Spanish Army from 1870–1893, and was used by reserve and militia forces for many years thereafter. Many Rolling Block rifles were used by Argentina before being replaced in 1891 by the new 7.65mm Mauser, and were also widely used by Egypt and Mexico. The Remington rolling block also became the standard service rifle of the Danish Army. During the Franco-Prussian War, France acquired 210,000 Rolling Block rifles to make up for a shortage of the standard-issue Chassepot.
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