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MINT BORE. Swedish M1867-89 Remington Rolling Block (8x57R) Krag Obsolete Calibre Rifle. Sn - 21483
This is an excellent original Swedish Remington M1867 Rolling Block rifle in 8x57R Krag cartridge. These rifles were converted in Sweden from the Remington M1867 in 12.17x42R cartridge from 1889 to the smokeless 8x57R Krag cartridge in Sweden. The 8x57R Krag cartridge has only recently appeared on the obsolete calibre list and the rifle carries Modern British Nitro Proof Marks at the breech. This rifle was converted in 1893 to 8mm Krag according to the serial number 8457/93 stamped on the right hand side of the barrel at the breech. The other side of the barrel has the number 352 stamped on it near the breech next to the Modern British Nitro Proof Mark. The action carries the original Remington action number 8805. The tang is stamped on the tang REMINGTON ILLON N.Y.U.S.A. PAT. MAY 30 NOV 15th 1864 APRIL 17th 1868. The rifles barrel retains most of its original blued finish and has well defined rifling with a mint bore. The woodwork is in excellent condition with only minor bumps and bruises from service use and storage. The rifle is fitted with both sling swivels and on the left hand side of the butt is fitted with a blank brass unit disc. The weapon’s loading, cocking and firing actions work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. As an obsolete calibre antique firearm no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21483
£895.00
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