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Remington M67-89 Rolling Block Rifle

Remington M67-89 Rolling Block Rifle

Description

The remington Rolling block rifle was adopted by Sweden and Norway in 1867, originally in 12.7mm black powder calibre. Initially locks were made by Remington but manufacture began later in Sweden and Norway. Starting in 1889 a number of these weapons were converted to 8mm calibre, this is one sich hence an original manufacture date of 1875 followed by a conversion date of 1892. Crowned C is the mark of the Carl Gustav factory and the royal crest of Sweden. Pairs of initials are factory inspectors marks.

Marks and Stamps: (Top of breech) Crown C P.B G.M. (L side of breech and stock) Serial no (R side of breech and stock) 18687/92 1892 (L side of Lock) H.H. T.N. Serial no (R side of lock) Crown C 1875 (Butt disc) 30R B No507. (Butt plate) Serial no

Specifications

Accession Number: 28 Period of Use: 1889
Type: Black powder rifle War Zones:
Country of Origin: Sweden Type Date: 1889
Manufacturer: Carl Gustafs Gevarsfaktori Serial Number: 9160
Manufacture Date: 1892 Calibre/Ammunition: 8mm
Weight: 4320g Length Overall: 1355mm
Cyclic Rate: Single shot Length Barrel: 951mm
Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 25952

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