Remington Rolling Block Smokeless Powder Small Bore Military Rifle Model 1896 / Early Model 1897 Pattern 7mm Mauser Single Shot Rifle, 30" Barrel
This Remington Rolling Block is a Smokeless Powder Small Bore Military Rifle in 7mm Mauser (7x57mm) built in the Model 1896 / early Model 1897 pattern. It is a U.S.-made Rolling Block from the 1890s era with a 30" steel barrel, a steel receiver, and traditional military-style open sights. Notable identifying details include the upper tang marking "REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY ILION N.Y." with multiple patent-date lines, and a barrel marking of "7 M-M. S.M."
CONDITION
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle appears to be functioning well for its age, with mild to moderate wear present in some areas.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Remington Rolling Block single shot rifle
Chambered in 7mm Mauser (7x57mm) and configured as a single shot (1-round) rifle, this Rolling Block uses the classic external-hammer, rolling breechblock action. The rifle is fitted with a wood stock and wood fore-end, along with a steel buttplate.
This example is marked as a Remington smokeless small-bore military pattern rifle, with the barrel stamped "7 M-M. S.M." and the upper tang/top strap marked "REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY ILION N.Y." followed by multiple patent-date lines (not fully legible). It also features a ladder-style, barrel-mounted rear sight and a fixed blade/post front sight.
Additional physical details include steel construction for the barrel and receiver, barrel bands, and a forward barrel band that incorporates a sling swivel. A "U" stamp is present on the forward barrel band near the sling swivel.
Model identification details noted for this rifle include inspection marks and part codes on the inside tangs that are stated to be present on Model 1896 rifles and not present on Model 1897 rifles. Production rarity is also noted, with 1 of 1100 made of this model.