^Lot 336 Remington Model 1897 Rolling Block Rifle

Remington Model 1897 Rolling Block Rifle, #502, 7x57mm cal., 28.5" barrel, blue and case hardened finish, hardwood stock, blade front sight, and adjustable folding leaf rear sight with "V"-notch, graduated to 2300 yards. Includes a brown leather sling; in very good condition. Cleaning rod is missing. Receiver tang is marked "REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY ILION, N.Y." with patent dates. Barrel is marked "7M-M. S.M." for the 7x57mm cartridge, also known as the "Spanish Mauser". No import marks. Condition overall is good, with patina to the barrel and buttplate; pitting to the rear barrel band. The case hardened receiver has been partially cleaned and shows mostly light pitting and patina. Front sight blade is slightly bent to the left. Buttstock is good, with a more notable gouge to the left side. Forend and handguard each with a crack to the left side and top. Action operates smoothly. Bore with a spot of patina at the mid-point; rifling is good. Est.: $500-$800. (C&R)