Whitneyville Rolling Block for the Montreal Riot Squad

Published on February 2, 2024
Duration: 8:22

This video provides an expert-level deep dive into the Whitneyville Rolling Block Carbine, specifically the rare variant acquired by the Montreal Police. It details the carbine's unique Whitney-Laidley patent action, its historical procurement by the Montreal Police for riot control, and its distinctive markings. The presentation highlights the differences between Whitneyville and Remington Rolling Block designs and discusses the carbine's limited service life and current rarity as a collectible firearm.

Quick Summary

The Whitneyville Rolling Block Carbine, especially the rare Montreal Police variant, is a unique firearm featuring the Whitney-Laidley patent action. Acquired in 1876, these carbines are distinguished by "MONTREAL POLICE" engravings and are now extremely rare collectibles, with only about a third of the original 60 estimated to survive.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction to Whitneyville Rolling Block
  2. 00:39Montreal Police Acquisition History
  3. 01:06Funding and Procurement
  4. 01:53Whitneyville Armory & Patent
  5. 02:46Sales and Distinctive Features
  6. 03:25Markings and Serial Numbers
  7. 04:15Evolution and Caliber
  8. 05:04Design Comparison and Bayonet
  9. 06:17Service and Survival

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Whitneyville Rolling Block Carbine?

The Whitneyville Rolling Block Carbine is a firearm produced by Whitneyville Armory, featuring a unique Whitney-Laidley patent rolling block action. A rare variant was acquired by the Montreal City Police in 1876 for riot control.

What caliber is the Whitneyville Rolling Block Carbine?

The caliber of the Whitneyville Rolling Block Carbine is believed to be .43 caliber, possibly the .43 Remington carbine loading. Specific caliber markings are absent on these particular police-issue models.

What makes the Montreal Police Whitneyville Rolling Block Carbine rare?

This specific carbine is rare because only 60 were purchased by the Montreal Police, and it's estimated that only about a third of them have survived to the present day, making them highly sought-after by collectors.

What are the distinctive features of the Montreal Police Whitneyville Rolling Block Carbine?

Distinctive features include "MONTREAL POLICE" engraved on the barrel, a blued barrel with 'in the white' receiver, sling rings, and specific Whitneyville Armory patent markings on the rear tang. It also came with surplus US military bayonets.

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