^Lot 74 Remington Rolling Block Sporting Rifle Cutaway Salesman Style Sample

Remington Rolling Block Sporting Rifle Cutaway Salesman Style Sample, #6, .45-70cal., 4.5'' barrel stub, bare metal ''in the white finish''. Lower tang is marked ''NO 6''. Upper tang is marked ''REMINGTONS ILION. N.Y.''. The underside of the upper tang is inscribed ''0335'' then stamped ''6 153''. The inside of the right sideplate in stamped ''TJS''. Upper tang is drilled and tapped for sights. This is fully functional but non-firing example based on the Remington No. 1 Rolling Block. The overall condition is near excellent with salt and pepper blemishes and freckling scattered throughout. Est.: $1,500-$2,000. (Modern)(Michael Strietbeck Collection)