US M1870 Remington Rolling Block Pistol-A Collectors Journey

urbanspaceman · 27th February 2024, 07:06 PM

The above information came from a little booklet I tracked down after acquiring one of the un-altered '65 models.
The pistol had always captivated my attention, having seen glimpses of a one in various Westerns.
This unique pistol spawned an international rifle and carbine history with Sweden in particular producing thousands under license.
My personal thinking was that this would have been my second pistol because once you've fired your five shots from your revolver you can then keep firing at one shot every two seconds until your belt is empty; probably the same length of time it would have taken to reload six shots into your revolver.
I am trying to figure out how to upload pics of my pistol while confined to the Android phone world.

urbanspaceman · 27th February 2024, 07:09 PM

How do I get a copy of that book Jim?
It's a gem.

Jim McDougall · 28th February 2024, 02:56 AM

Here is a photo of Keiths 'unaltered M1867, which is pretty rare as in 1870 most of these were altered with trigger guard and barrel shortened to 7".

urbanspaceman · 28th February 2024, 03:13 AM

I think it is officially known as an 1865.
'67 was when the navy took them.
The upgraded trigger is an obvious and important improvement; the center-fire equally so.
I am trying to find an inert (I'm in England) round for my pistol; if anybody knows of one I will pay good money for it. I can get a live one here in the US for $100 but I don't know who would dissable it.

fernando · 28th February 2024, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Here is a photo of Keiths 'unaltered M1867, which is pretty rare as in 1870 most of these were altered with trigger guard and barrel shortened to 7".

Is this genuine ... or a copy, Jim ?

Jim McDougall · 28th February 2024, 12:45 PM

Its the real thing, as far as Ive known these have never been repro'd and not effected by the modern re-creating of the ubiquitous Colts. Despite the low numbers of these (from 6500 total) for some reason they have never been in demand with most collectors which is why it took me so long to find one.

Keith's is extremely clean and able to be fired.....the very reason I was able to get mine is that the barrel internally was in such bad shape and according to the dealer not restorable. For me, not a 'shooter' but simply a historian, like the typically 'rough' swords I usually got, this 'untouched' condition was perfect.

27th February 2024, 07:06 PM	#1
urbanspaceman Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Tyneside. North-East England Posts: 577	RRB The above information came from a little booklet I tracked down after acquiring one of the un-altered '65 models. The pistol had always captivated my attention, having seen glimpses of a one in various Westerns. This unique pistol spawned an international rifle and carbine history with Sweden in particular producing thousands under license. My personal thinking was that this would have been my second pistol because once you've fired your five shots from your revolver you can then keep firing at one shot every two seconds until your belt is empty; probably the same length of time it would have taken to reload six shots into your revolver. I am trying to figure out how to upload pics of my pistol while confined to the Android phone world.

27th February 2024, 07:09 PM	#2
urbanspaceman Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Tyneside. North-East England Posts: 577	book How do I get a copy of that book Jim? It's a gem.

28th February 2024, 02:56 AM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,189	Here is a photo of Keiths 'unaltered M1867, which is pretty rare as in 1870 most of these were altered with trigger guard and barrel shortened to 7". Attached Images

28th February 2024, 03:13 AM	#4
urbanspaceman Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Tyneside. North-East England Posts: 577	1865 I think it is officially known as an 1865. '67 was when the navy took them. The upgraded trigger is an obvious and important improvement; the center-fire equally so. I am trying to find an inert (I'm in England) round for my pistol; if anybody knows of one I will pay good money for it. I can get a live one here in the US for $100 but I don't know who would dissable it.

28th February 2024, 12:45 PM	#6
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,189	Its the real thing, as far as Ive known these have never been repro'd and not effected by the modern re-creating of the ubiquitous Colts. Despite the low numbers of these (from 6500 total) for some reason they have never been in demand with most collectors which is why it took me so long to find one. Keith's is extremely clean and able to be fired.....the very reason I was able to get mine is that the barrel internally was in such bad shape and according to the dealer not restorable. For me, not a 'shooter' but simply a historian, like the typically 'rough' swords I usually got, this 'untouched' condition was perfect.