Remington Arms Company · Rifle · Out Of Production · 1867
| Weight (empty) | 4082 g (144.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1300 mm (51.18") |
| Barrel Length | 889 mm (35.00") |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 410 m/s (1345 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2068 J (1525 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
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