Videos tagged with Rolling Block Rifle

This video showcases the operation of a classic Rolling Block Rifle chambered in 7mm Mauser. It details the manual loading process, the unique rolling block action, and the live-fire demonstration, including slow-motion ejection of spent casings. The rifle features a single-shot capacity and a military-length barrel.

This video showcases the Remington Rolling Block Rifle, demonstrating its single-shot, breech-loading action. It highlights the process of loading a large-caliber cartridge, cocking the external hammer, firing, and then manually extracting the spent casing. The demonstration emphasizes smooth operation and proper handling techniques for this historical firearm.

This video explores Barton Jenks' Model 1867 rolling block rifle, a unique design that competed in US military trials. Unlike the Remington system, Jenks' rifle features a self-locking breech block that automatically recocks the hammer upon opening, potentially allowing for faster operation. While ultimately unsuccessful in trials, likely due to cost or durability concerns, the rifle represents an interesting evolutionary step in breech-loading firearm design.

The 1871 Argentine Remington Rolling Block Carbine in .43 Spanish offers a glimpse into historical military firearms. Despite its age and obsolete caliber, it demonstrates surprising accuracy, even with crude iron sights. The rolling block action is a fast single-shot mechanism, though the carbine exhibits stout recoil due to its lightweight frame and powerful cartridge.

This video details the intricate process of fabricating an original-style tang sight for a Remington Rolling Block target rifle. It covers precise machining of the sight staff and aperture assembly, using custom guides for shaping, and electrochemical etching for elevation markings. The finishing process with Plum Brown aims to match the rifle's antique patina, culminating in a functional and aesthetically correct sight.

This video from GunTec features Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, examining the Remington Model 1871 Rolling Block Rifle, also known as the Springfield Model of 1871. Produced as a service rifle between 1871 and 1872, only around 10,000 were made. The featured rifle, manufactured in 1872, is chambered in 50-70 Government and has a 36-inch barrel, straight grip stock, ladder rear sight, and a small blade front sight. The presentation highlights the historical significance and specific features of this particular firearm.

This video demonstrates the process of crowning a rifle barrel, specifically focusing on recreating a deep radius muzzle crown as seen on "Custer's rifle." The demonstration features Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, utilizing a specialized cutter and a metal lathe. The content is geared towards gunsmiths and firearm enthusiasts interested in barrel modifications and precision work.

This guide details the advanced gunsmithing process of inletting a wooden buttstock for a Remington Rolling Block Rifle. It covers using a milling machine for initial cuts and a chisel for hand-fitting, with specific mention of Miles Gilbert Inletting Black for precise fitting. The instruction is provided by Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrating a high level of expertise.

This video demonstrates the precise hand-filing technique for cutting a sight dovetail, specifically for a Beech front sight on an octagon barrel for a Custer's Rolling Block rifle replica. It details the layout process using Dyken Steel Blue and a scribe, the initial cutting to a 0.090-inch depth with a standard file, and the crucial use of a safe-edge dovetail file for undercuts. The final steps involve fitting the sight and using a brass punch and hammer to seat it properly.

This tutorial demonstrates the advanced gunsmithing technique for removing a stuck screw when conventional methods like oil and heat have failed. It details the precise process of drilling into the screw head and using a screw extractor with a tap wrench to salvage the firearm component. The video emphasizes careful setup and steady pressure for successful extraction.

This video demonstrates the field stripping and reassembly of a Remington Rolling Block rifle, a firearm common in the 19th century. Proper daily cleaning is essential, especially when using black powder cartridges. The process involves removing two main pins securing the hammer and breech block after disengaging a retaining button and screw. Reassembly follows the reverse steps, emphasizing matching pins to their respective parts.

This video demonstrates how to fabricate a replacement firing pin from drill rod using a lathe. It covers squaring the rod, turning major and minor diameters, shaping the tip and rear notch, and heat treating for durability. The process highlights essential gunsmithing techniques for repairing or maintaining firearms with custom parts.