^Lot 2283A LOT OF TWO REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCKS.

1) Remington Spanish Contract Rolling Block Rifle Cal. 43 Spanish. NSN. Bbl. 35". Blade front sight. Remington made Spanish Rolling Block that appears to be a third contract with March 1874 being last tang patent date. Bbl. has fleur d'lis & crown markings. Ladder rear sight. "US" marked buttplate. Walnut stock set with only front sling provisions. Butt & buttplate appear to be replaced. No ramrod present. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Spanish socket bayonet without scabbard. CONDITION: stock set has old refinish appearance with some chipping, sanding marks, staining, handling marks & dings. Metal is an overall dull gray color possibly from old refinish with scattered pitting, oxidation, dings & handling wear. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bore shows pitting along its length but evident rifling. (01-26708/MJC).
2) Spanish Bannerman Rolling Block Carbine. NSN. Bbl. 24". Blade front sight. US 1896 Krag rear sight. Bannerman assembled Rolling block with 8-06 dated 1903 Springfield bbl. & 1875 dated Spanish action. Blue finish. Hardwood stock set with only front sling swivel present. Front band is stuck forward on forend. CONDITION: stock set has an added finish with some chipping, a putty filler repair on right side of forend where an eschuteon once was, a vacant hole on opposite side of forend, scattered dings, handling marks, staining & scratches. Metal shows a mix of older reblue finishes likely done by Bannerman with what appears to be several "X" markings on upper tang, scattered dings, oxidation, handling marks, edge wear, blued over pitting & wood finish overrun. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bore shows notable throughout its length but visible rifling. PROVENANCE: From the PMRB Collection. (01-26711/MJC). BOTH ANTIQUE. $500-900.