Remington Rolling Block Rifle

Remington Arms Company · Rifle · Out Of Production · 1867

Weight (empty)4082 g (144.0 oz)
Overall Length1300 mm (51.18")
Barrel Length889 mm (35.00")
Magazine Capacity1 rounds
Action TypeBolt Action
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity410 m/s (1345 fps)
Muzzle Energy2068 J (1525 ft·lbf)
Effective Range500 m (547 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: .43 Spanish (11.15x58mmR)

The Remington Rolling Block is a single-shot, breech-loading rifle that became one of the most successful and widely adopted military rifles of the late 19th century. Designed by Joseph Rider and refined from a patent by Leonard Geiger, the action uses two pivoting blocks - a rolling breech block and a hammer - that interlock to seal the breech against high cartridge pressures. Its remarkable simplicity, strength, and ability to handle any cartridge of the era made it the rifle of choice for ove...

Country of Origin: United States

Designer: Joseph Rider