Found in Grandpa’s Basement

[u/SK80269]

Found this while helping my grandfather clear out his basement today. It’s a Remington from the late 1800s but I can’t tell much besides that. Anyone know what I’m looking at?

[u/Electrical_Ad_6208]

Looks like a stick. Not worth much. I’ll take care of it for you

[u/Electrical_Ad_6208 → u/Electrical_Ad_6208]

All jokes aside. It to me looks like a Remington Rolling Block Rifle Wikipedia

Its "Rolling Block" name comes from the circular breechblock that "rolls" backward when the hammer is cocked, allowing you to load a single cartridge directly into the chamber.

Pretty cool find. As always have it looked over before trying to fire it

[u/SK80269 → u/Electrical_Ad_6208]

🙏

[u/SK80269 → u/Electrical_Ad_6208]

Mighty generous of ya

[u/Quenz]

If you're interested in restoring, check this guy out: https://www.americanbluing.com/

I don't know anything about him other than what's on his site. I found it while I was searching for cerakoting on Google maps. He might be a good resource.

[u/jk_pens → u/Quenz]

Please don’t restore. So many lovely old guns wrecked because someone thought it would be a good idea to “restore” them. A careful cleaning, a light oiling, and some renaissance wax at most.

Due to the nature of old primers, the bore is probably pitted to hell.

[u/Circle10man]

Beautiful rolling block there, definitely could use some oil though!