@@ArizonaGhostriders a single shot rolling block design gives an Advantage over a single shot bolt needle rifles before the bolt action were perfected?
@@ArizonaGhostriders It is actually a Springfield model 1872, made in the Government Arsenal under a royalty deal. Springfield improved the action so it drops the hammer into a safety notch when you open the breech block. It really is a sweet rifle!
Great video Santee! Back in the 60‘s I had the Mattel version of that rifle. It actually fired plastic bullets from a metal shell casing. The bullets were lost pretty quick though. I loved that gun! Thanks for the memories.
@@dennisatkins9837 I had the Winchester version and, of course, the six shooter. You could, at the time buy replacement bullets and the brass shells along with the green 'stick em' caps.
Santee, something Id like to add is that there were 6 models of the rolling block. The 6th came out after the turn of the century and was a very popular gun well into the 40’s. It was a small .22 variant and extremely affordable. My family who were poor farmers in New Mexico had and used one for killing cattle to harvest. Amazing little tack drivers for the common man.
@@ArizonaGhostriders Their baby rolling block isnt the same as a model 6. Its more based off of the previous models but scaled down and adjusted to fit the .22. You can only find the 6 used, usually pretty cheap and they are a lot of fun.
I loved my rolling blocks. I had the Spanish long rifle in .43 Spanish and the Spanish carbine in 7mm Mauser. I had to hand load the 43 obviously, originally making cases from .348 Winchester cases until I could get real brass.
One of my personal favorites, it was one of the few actions that was strong enough to make the transition from black to smokeless powder, truly a marvel, simple, strong, reliable, and one of the quickest single shot actions ever made.
As *ALWAYS*, we learn, are interested, and are entertained from beginning to end. I think your visuals are the greatest. Thanks for another terrific video, Santee. 🤠👏👏👏
I have a Buffalo or target rifle in 45-70 and a baby rebarreled to 357 Mag. They are wonderful old guns. I love using them with the vernier tang sights if I do my job I can do a minute of squirrel 100% of the time. I have taken deer with both of them.
A fair amount on Rolling Block rifles came into the American SW from Mexico. Which issued the rifle to it’s own troops. Chambered in 7x57mm Mauser cartridge.
Years ago I had one 7x57mm carbine (ca 1901) that was issued to the 1st Cavalry regiment of Uruguay. Interesting weapon. 16" barrel, a 3/4 stock with an upper handguard. Sling swivels mounted on the stock and barrel band and sling ring on the frame. Sadly, it had a bore so dark that the rifiling was almost non existent and poor headspace to boot. It was not a safe weapon to shoot. I donated it to the university museum where I was contacted to restore many of their antique firearms.
Thank you for sharing this story about the Remington Rolling Block Rifle. I remember two of the originals that my step father was in the process of restoring The works were smooth as silk and he just never got around to getting the wood replaced. My Mother got rid of them after he passed on along with several other guns he also had.
@@ArizonaGhostriders , i was too! I would like to own those today and would have attempted to replace all the wood on each of them. Dad was a machinist and anything metal was his love. Me, wood working was one of my loves. It could have been a generational rebuild. Oh well, dreams are nice!
The firearm of choice for both the Indian fighter and outlaw. Gotta love it, one of the guns that helped us build the West. I will grab some merch (not that tee shirt though... from Amazon)
@@ArizonaGhostriders Like the Martini action, strong , simple, and works up a mountain at midnight when your cold wet and scared. what mor edo you want? 😁
I have an Argentinian Remington Rolling Block in it's original 43 Spanish. I'm working on getting dies, brass mould and all the fixins to make it run again. Someone sent me a box of original ammunition for it, which I'll never use. The rolling block was probably the most widely used rifle on earth at one time. It was the AK47 of it's day. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos about this weapon including the pistol variety. Your videos are always informative and your personality makes them a joy to watch. Thanks for making them.
Funny thing is that the rolling black was wildly use here in the Caribbean in Cuba, Dominican Republic and my native Puerto Rico in 43 Spanish. If your lucky you can still a decent looking one here in PR. Poor Bill i hope he can find his rolling block one day.
Years ago, my Dad purchased a Spanish American War surplus rifle. He always said it was a "43-70" but probably more likely a "45-70 Government" caliber. As Spanish American War surplus it was advertised as 'probably' still having some lands in the barrel! My Dad & his friend, each bought one for like $19.95 each. It was a rolling block style rifle and took a black powder bullet the size of my middle finger. Every time you shot it you had tgo wait for the smoke to clear to see if you hit anything. If you fired it at night, you could see it belch 7 feet of flames with the smoke! My Dad and his friends once put a blanket on the hood of a car and shot the rifle, over the hood, at a target, and set the blanket on fire! (If you didn't hit your enemy, you burned him to death!) The rifle had not been well cared for over the years and the best my Dad could do was get the rifle to shoot a foot wide and a foot low at 100 yards! (Might as well have been a smooth bore! LOL!) My Dad did use it for deer hunting. He was an excellent hunter and got a deer. (He always shot at very close range.) It was fun to shoot!
Awesome segment! I have a custom Remington rolling block rifle in .45-70, that is set up for shooting Black Powder Cartridge Rifle silhouette. Fun rifle for a fun game!
Louis L'Amour wrote fondly of this rifle and he did actually know a thing or six about such things. Thanks again Santee, you are a mine of information for this old boy in the VERY FAR south.
I noticed you had some scenes from one of my favorite movies Khartoum starring the great Charlton Heston as General Charles "Chinese" Gordon. This movie would be the first time I ever heard mention of the Remington rifle and I have since learned a great deal about them but never come across one let alone have a chance to fire one. Kudos on the great video. :)
In the late 50's and early 60's, the market in my hometown was flooded with old surplus Remington Rolling Blocks in 43 Spanish. They generally sold for about $20. I got a premium example for $25, mounted a tang peep sight and shot a lot of original black powder ammunition. I took a couple of deer with it. I even got a bullet puller, pulled a bunch of bullets, reloaded the powder and fashioned blank paraffin "bullets" over paper wads. I used those rounds during our university's founders day.
My very first gun was a model 4 rolling block in .22. Have many great memories of it as well as time spent learning shooting and firearms safety from my dad.
Down here in Argentina, the Remington Rolling Block paved the country way to the 20th Century securing the frontiers, fighting in wars among other things. The Model was the Remington Patria chambered in .43 Spanish caliber. Sturdy rifle and incredible reliable, both the infantry model and the carbine for the cavalry.
Good afternoon Santee what fine old riffle indeed. Can't go wrong with a Remington 🙂. Love that Tshirt I hope you had an amazing week mate and have an amazing weekend for all the enjoyable knowledgeable content
Ahhhh Mr. Santee, once again your informative, interesting video, keeps us informed!! Your lovely fun wife, and that rapscallion B.B. are definitely a great addition to your fine work!! Thanks!!
It's interesting how some weapons are so good they last much longer than you'd thing. When the Remington finally went out of service it was up against rifles like the British Lee Enfield. A weapon capable of such high rates of fire it convinced the Germans that they had come under machinegun fire. Loved the little animation of the ballon being shot down. Some years earlier there was a duel fought in France where the participants flow in balloons. One of the duelists shot and missed his opponent. But when the second duelist fired he shot the balloon instead of his opponent. This resulted in the balloon crashing to the ground taking not only the duelist but also his second who happened to be in the balloon as well.
If you've never handled a Rolling Block, the action will a second to figure out but once you get used to it, it's easy to shoot rapidly and effectively. They are a sturdy and simple design.
Another positive of the rolling block was the speed it could be operated. Most operate action using thumb to cock then open breech. Some who used action, used little finger, into a sweeping, fanning motion, to cock, open breech, often holding a fresh cartridge in same hand loading chamber then sweeping bolt closed. Described in some old military journals, I've tried it, surprising how fast it works, faster than a trap door or bolt action for certain, and can be readily accomplished from prone position, unlike a Sharps or Martini-Henry. Not unusual to find mostly in .43 Egyptian, some in .43 Spanish, with smokeless versions in 7mm Mauser or 8mm Lebel (both cartridges currently available BTW), in auction catalogues or gun shows. Glad you've done this video on the under appreciated system. Now do something on the Winchester M1866, '73, '92, '95 rifles and carbines, that were not in Old West but exported. I know you're an Old West channel, however something on Old West purpose designed technology and how it affected the rest of the world (not just guns) would be quite interesting.
@@ArizonaGhostriders Santee, you are a blessing to the world. I’ve been subscribed since 2018, and hooked ever since. Keep bringing the Old West spirit!
The rolling block was an affordable game changer for a lot of folks when it became available. Thanks for the new video. I look forward to you doing a shooting demonstration. Until then tell Mrs, Santee pew pew back. Be safe out there, and take it easy.
Another great video and this one on one of my favorite ole west rifles, good ole bill gets a cameo and some wonderful Rita sound effects, Saturday just got better. Just a side note the Remington Rolling Block and the Sharps "Big Fifty" were the top rifles for big game hunting in the west and many arguments were started over which was the better rifle, I would be hard pressed to say one was better than the other as there were spectacular shots taken with both types of rifles. In a pinch I would not be adverse to being armed with either of them in the past or even today. Thanks Santee & Mrs Santee for all that you do, your hard work and dedication is much appreciated.
The argentinian army used lots or 43 spanish rolling blocks (Called the Remington Patria) and was bastly used during the Desert Conquest (Patagonia Argentina) in 1878
🤔 The Rolling Block is one that I don’t have in my collection… yet! And, that audio of Custer sounded really good considering the recording equipment of the day!
I enjoyed the weekly "Coffee visit" Santee, nice episode! Wow, that is quite a service life for that rifle. I look forward to seeing you put some rounds downrange with one.
Oh Man. Now I've got to get one for myself. Thanks for the great episode. I so look forward to your productions. I know they take a lot of work. I truly appreciate them.
France during WW1 actually bought a lot of these in 8mm Lebel because they didnt have enough rifles to arm their military. Edit: it was suppose to be a rear echelon weapon but some did see front line use
Great video Santee, I've always loved Rolling Block and Falling Block rifles and pistols. I'd love to own a collection of them. JT P.S. That's a great shirt!
Amazing how these weapon designs were so good and revolutionary that they lasted for 50 plus years. Cant wait to see the video from when you get a chance to shoot it.
Nice presentation as always. I have a Remington model 4 in .22 with octagon barrel. It is also a takedown and lots of fun to shoot. My dad bought it from a widow whose husband committed suicide with it in 1930 for $5. My dad passed it down to me in 1968. My kids have all shot it too. It's a nice backpacking rifle.
Nothing like starting a video off with a good "Patewooo"! Those are some of the coolest rifles around and the toughest. My boss in California had an original in 45-70. I never had a chance to fire it. A friends dad here in Louisville had one of the Egyptian models hanging over the fireplace. It was in good shape but I have no idea where it is today. I'd like to buy one of the reproductions. Heck, I just might buy a coffee cup for myself this weekend.
Another underrated rifle was the Marlin Ballard single shot that had it’s origins in the Civil War and Marlin produced it from 1875 to 1891 in many models and calibers for every purpose from plinking to hunting to high end competition. I would love to hear an episode on that one.
Hi amigo! First love that T shirt you wearing very cool ! Remington rolling block was sell all over the world! The Turkish and the Egyptian army armys have them back then! Great topic amigo
The Rolling Block was accepted into service with the Army of Sweden as Model1867, so for a few years Sweden, and any other nation which adopted the Rolling Block, had more advanced rifles than major powers like France and Prussia/German Empire, which both used needle ignition rifles with paper cartridges (Chassepot and Dreyse, respectively), while the Rolling Block used metallic rimfire cartridges. Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB acquired a licence to produce the gun for the Armies of Sweden and Norway, and also made a long line of civilian hunting rifles and single-shot shotguns based on the Remington system.
My buddy has one that started out as a .44 Henry rimfire that now shoots Center fire. It's a hoot to shoot. 18" barrel, very handy. IMO a little carbine like that is probably a better choice than a revolver
Good morning Arizona Ghost Riders. It's Ted from Texas. The Remington road walk is definitely a cool weapon. I owe 5 different models. I own two different 43 Spanish models, the carbine and a rifle. A 50 caliber carbine. A 50 caliber pistol and a 22 caliber rifle. I have a shot and fired both of my 43 Spanish and my 22. Definitely fun to shoot
Hey Pard, Some years ago I read in some kind of newspaper where there was an outfit up in Montania, I think that put on a deal where you became part of, like the wild Bunch, fand rode around the country dodging indians and lawmen for 3 or 4 days, Camping out at night ect I was wondering if you knew about that and if they were still doing it? Take care of yesef. Mild Bill
That would be an interesting rifle to have, I really enjoy a single shot rifle or shotgun at the range. The pistol though would be a challenge in a fire fight.
Very interesting and informative video, I really liked and enjoyed it. Great job and well done, I learned a lot about the Remington rolling block rifle from the old west. I got a lot of inspiration for the old west/sci-fi horror novella series Mysteriarch Mythos anthology I’m writing. I’m definitely going to be adding the Remington rolling block rifle to my old West inspired esoteric occult sci-fi horror novella series.
The action on that rifle was so well known that a beer was named after it...Whoops, never mind. That was "Rolling Rock"....Another great saga as usual.
Cool. People seem to forget the number of guns that were used in the settling of the west. I always wonted a rolling block but never “pulled the trigger” on one.
I have 3 of them a 32 rimfire baby roller. A 32 x40 and the 40x65 the rimfire I converted to centerfire and shoot the 32 long colt Carthage. The baby roller in 32 has a J. W. FECKER scope.
The Royal Navy bought Remington Rolling Blocks and Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action rifles during WW1. The Remington was in 7mm Mauser and the Winchester was in .44-40. Sharpshooters aboard mine sweepers were issued the Remington into the 1920s. Once a mine was cut from it's mooring it was very dangerous and could be pulled into the wash of the minesweeper so a sharpshooter would try to hit one of the Hertz Horns and Detonate it or hole the flotation chamber enough to sink it. I think the New York National Guard was armed with .45-70 Rolling Blocks up to the Spanish American War.👍😊
50 years of service just speaks to how brilliant the design was.
Correct!
@@ArizonaGhostriders a single shot rolling block design gives an Advantage over a single shot bolt needle rifles before the bolt action were perfected?
The fact that this rifle was used all the way up to ww1 just tells you how powerful it is,
Yep!
@@Milty2001 and people still take them out every year in the fall for taking bucks.
@@Milty2001 ive heard norway used them in ww2
Nice video. I have an original in .50-70, and another in .43 Spanish…great rifles!
Thanks. the .50-70 sounds very interesting to me!
@@ArizonaGhostriders It is actually a Springfield model 1872, made in the Government Arsenal under a royalty deal. Springfield improved the action so it drops the hammer into a safety notch when you open the breech block. It really is a sweet rifle!
@@duelist1954 Droool!
Great video Santee! Back in the 60‘s I had the Mattel version of that rifle. It actually fired plastic bullets from a metal shell casing. The bullets were lost pretty quick though. I loved that gun! Thanks for the memories.
You're welcome
@@ArizonaGhostriders I remember lusting after one of those as a kid. I think the bullets were called "Shootin' Shells" or something like that.
@@dennisatkins9837
I had the Winchester version and, of course, the six shooter. You could, at the time buy replacement bullets and the brass shells along with the green 'stick em' caps.
Santee, something Id like to add is that there were 6 models of the rolling block. The 6th came out after the turn of the century and was a very popular gun well into the 40’s. It was a small .22 variant and extremely affordable. My family who were poor farmers in New Mexico had and used one for killing cattle to harvest. Amazing little tack drivers for the common man.
Yes, and it is still available today through Pedersolli, I believe. I think they call it the "Baby" Rolling Block.
@@ArizonaGhostriders Their baby rolling block isnt the same as a model 6. Its more based off of the previous models but scaled down and adjusted to fit the .22. You can only find the 6 used, usually pretty cheap and they are a lot of fun.
@@pecosnick45 Didn't know much about the 22 version. Thanks.
I loved my rolling blocks. I had the Spanish long rifle in .43 Spanish and the Spanish carbine in 7mm Mauser. I had to hand load the 43 obviously, originally making cases from .348 Winchester cases until I could get real brass.
So, that's how it's done with the .43? I was wondering...
One of my personal favorites, it was one of the few actions that was strong enough to make the transition from black to smokeless powder, truly a marvel, simple, strong, reliable, and one of the quickest single shot actions ever made.
It's a honey of a rifle.
@@ArizonaGhostriders It really is.
My late cousin owned one chambered in 6mm Remington, a dandy of a sweet shooter with a flat dead on trajectory.
As *ALWAYS*, we learn, are interested, and are entertained from beginning to end. I think your visuals are the greatest. Thanks for another terrific video, Santee. 🤠👏👏👏
Your comments are sincerely appreciated!
Good Stuff!!!
Appreciate it!
I have a Buffalo or target rifle in 45-70 and a baby rebarreled to 357 Mag. They are wonderful old guns. I love using them with the vernier tang sights if I do my job I can do a minute of squirrel 100% of the time. I have taken deer with both of them.
Very cool!!!
@@ArizonaGhostriders I enjoy using them more than my Mauser 30-06
Oh I have seen one at a gun show in 303 Brit just like a Lee Enfields that were made/converted. It was out of my range but a neat
I am a current student at SDI and just learned about the rolling block about a month ago. Very cool piece of gun history...
It is! Good luck in school
A fair amount on Rolling Block rifles came into the American SW from Mexico. Which issued the rifle to it’s own troops. Chambered in 7x57mm Mauser cartridge.
Years ago I had one 7x57mm carbine (ca 1901) that was issued to the 1st Cavalry regiment of Uruguay. Interesting weapon. 16" barrel, a 3/4 stock with an upper handguard. Sling swivels mounted on the stock and barrel band and sling ring on the frame. Sadly, it had a bore so dark that the rifiling was almost non existent and poor headspace to boot. It was not a safe weapon to shoot. I donated it to the university museum where I was contacted to restore many of their antique firearms.
@@anangryranger …. That rifle and especially the cartridge were used worldwide.
Nice find.
@@ArizonaGhostriders …haven’t owned one yet. Buying one you can shoot with accuracy is a crap shoot. Due to barrel erosion
Thank you for sharing this story about the Remington Rolling Block Rifle. I remember two of the originals that my step father was in the process of restoring The works were smooth as silk and he just never got around to getting the wood replaced. My Mother got rid of them after he passed on along with several other guns he also had.
Sorry she got rid of them.
@@ArizonaGhostriders , i was too! I would like to own those today and would have attempted to replace all the wood on each of them. Dad was a machinist and anything metal was his love. Me, wood working was one of my loves. It could have been a generational rebuild. Oh well, dreams are nice!
The firearm of choice for both the Indian fighter and outlaw. Gotta love it, one of the guns that helped us build the West. I will grab some merch (not that tee shirt though... from Amazon)
Thanks. I appreciate the support!
Fired a few rounds from a modern replica of a 50 cal. Rolling Block about five or six years ago, lots of fun.
It is!!
Nagant in Belgium, produced the rifle under Licence. They also made a double barrelled pistol version of the action (Knowledge curtesey of C&Rsenal)
The Scandinavians also made a version.
@@ArizonaGhostriders Like the Martini action, strong , simple, and works up a mountain at midnight when your cold wet and scared. what mor edo you want? 😁
I have an Argentinian Remington Rolling Block in it's original 43 Spanish. I'm working on getting dies, brass mould and all the fixins to make it run again. Someone sent me a box of original ammunition for it, which I'll never use. The rolling block was probably the most widely used rifle on earth at one time. It was the AK47 of it's day. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos about this weapon including the pistol variety. Your videos are always informative and your personality makes them a joy to watch. Thanks for making them.
Very kind of you. I would like an original one day. The Spanish .43 nowadays cost a pretty penny. We'll see!
Thanks again Santee & Co . When your rifle can shoot only one round every six seconds , precision aiming beats volume of fire .
I'd say!
Funny thing is that the rolling black was wildly use here in the Caribbean in Cuba, Dominican Republic and my native Puerto Rico in 43 Spanish. If your lucky you can still a decent looking one here in PR.
Poor Bill i hope he can find his rolling block one day.
I've found that even the Spanish ones cost a lot. Maybe one day!
I wished this video was a bit longer, it was so entertaining.
Can't wait for part #2.
Thank You!
Years ago, my Dad purchased a Spanish American War surplus rifle. He always said it was a "43-70" but probably more likely a "45-70 Government" caliber. As Spanish American War surplus it was advertised as 'probably' still having some lands in the barrel! My Dad & his friend, each bought one for like $19.95 each. It was a rolling block style rifle and took a black powder bullet the size of my middle finger. Every time you shot it you had tgo wait for the smoke to clear to see if you hit anything. If you fired it at night, you could see it belch 7 feet of flames with the smoke! My Dad and his friends once put a blanket on the hood of a car and shot the rifle, over the hood, at a target, and set the blanket on fire! (If you didn't hit your enemy, you burned him to death!) The rifle had not been well cared for over the years and the best my Dad could do was get the rifle to shoot a foot wide and a foot low at 100 yards! (Might as well have been a smooth bore! LOL!) My Dad did use it for deer hunting. He was an excellent hunter and got a deer. (He always shot at very close range.) It was fun to shoot!
Nice to have that piece of history.
Awesome segment! I have a custom Remington rolling block rifle in .45-70, that is set up for shooting Black Powder Cartridge Rifle silhouette. Fun rifle for a fun game!
I'd say
As accurate as the Rolling Block is, it doesn't compare to Santee's accuracy about old west history. Amazing rifle and amazing video, take care
That's very nice of you, and thanks!!
Louis L'Amour wrote fondly of this rifle and he did actually know a thing or six about such things. Thanks again Santee, you are a mine of information for this old boy in the VERY FAR south.
Thank you.
I noticed you had some scenes from one of my favorite movies Khartoum starring the great Charlton Heston as General Charles "Chinese" Gordon. This movie would be the first time I ever heard mention of the Remington rifle and I have since learned a great deal about them but never come across one let alone have a chance to fire one. Kudos on the great video. :)
Thank You!
In the late 50's and early 60's, the market in my hometown was flooded with old surplus Remington Rolling Blocks in 43 Spanish. They generally sold for about $20. I got a premium example for $25, mounted a tang peep sight and shot a lot of original black powder ammunition. I took a couple of deer with it. I even got a bullet puller, pulled a bunch of bullets, reloaded the powder and fashioned blank paraffin "bullets" over paper wads. I used those rounds during our university's founders day.
THanks for the extra info.
Solid design to be sure. I wonder at the mechanical creativity. The marketing wasn't bad either... Best of Days to all the Ghostriders.
Thank You!
Thank you Santee for another great video. I always enjoy seeing new things and learning stuff I've never seen before so thank you.
My pleasure!
I've always been a big fan of trapdoors & rolling blocks.
Yes!!
My very first gun was a model 4 rolling block in .22. Have many great memories of it as well as time spent learning shooting and firearms safety from my dad.
Great action on those!
Down here in Argentina, the Remington Rolling Block paved the country way to the 20th Century securing the frontiers, fighting in wars among other things. The Model was the Remington Patria chambered in .43 Spanish caliber. Sturdy rifle and incredible reliable, both the infantry model and the carbine for the cavalry.
You can still find them on the market. Used all to heck, but still really shootable
@@ArizonaGhostriders Yeap (The only drawback is the ammo, though). Anyway that proves some designs are born to be legends.
Great video! You gotta' love the ol' rolling block! I love my little No. 4 take down in .22LR, it is such a fun little rifle.
Cool!
Good afternoon Santee what fine old riffle indeed.
Can't go wrong with a Remington 🙂.
Love that Tshirt I hope you had an amazing week mate and have an amazing weekend for all the enjoyable knowledgeable content
I appreciate ya Izeak. Hope all is well.
I'm glad to learn something new today. This channel is better than my history class.
Glad you think so!
An interesting weapon. Thanks for the history on it. Cool t-shirt too. Thanks Santee. Have a great weekend!
You as well.
Awesome video Santee! I've also been looking for Bill's rifle, I hope to find it someday but I usually just find empty whiskey bottles!
Yeah, I get it! LOL!
Ahhhh Mr. Santee, once again your informative, interesting video, keeps us informed!! Your lovely fun wife, and that rapscallion B.B. are definitely a great addition to your fine work!!
Thanks!!
Glad you enjoyed it
I did and do!! I don't always comment, but do look forward to your informative
Weekly commentaries/ videos!!
Your channel has become my favorite. "Keep on truckin' "as Mr. Natural would say.
I appreciate that!
Yet another gun for the Christmas list. Thanks Santee, my Local gun store appreciates it.
HAHAAH! Sorry.
It's interesting how some weapons are so good they last much longer than you'd thing. When the Remington finally went out of service it was up against rifles like the British Lee Enfield. A weapon capable of such high rates of fire it convinced the Germans that they had come under machinegun fire.
Loved the little animation of the ballon being shot down. Some years earlier there was a duel fought in France where the participants flow in balloons. One of the duelists shot and missed his opponent. But when the second duelist fired he shot the balloon instead of his opponent. This resulted in the balloon crashing to the ground taking not only the duelist but also his second who happened to be in the balloon as well.
Two for one!
If you've never handled a Rolling Block, the action will a second to figure out but once you get used to it, it's easy to shoot rapidly and effectively. They are a sturdy and simple design.
Yeah, I agree.
Just found your channel after I bought one of these beauties from an antique store, keep up the amazing vids my man
Thank you and enjoy your new find
Great video. Very educational. I appreciate all of you who keep the cowboy way of life up front and center.
Thank You!
Great rifle! You got to do your own outro line! I stayed to the end for the winning pair though!
HAHA! It was fun.
;)
Another excellent video Santee and excellent T-Shirt I will look up Amazon today.
Enjoy!
I love the Remingtons. I have two original Buffalo rifles in 45/70, three in 43 Spanish and one in 7mm Mauser. Oh and one in 22LR. Great rifles
Woohoo!
Love these! Definitely want to see more gun episodes!
Thank You!
Another positive of the rolling block was the speed it could be operated. Most operate action using thumb to cock then open breech. Some who used action, used little finger, into a sweeping, fanning motion, to cock, open breech, often holding a fresh cartridge in same hand loading chamber then sweeping bolt closed. Described in some old military journals, I've tried it, surprising how fast it works, faster than a trap door or bolt action for certain, and can be readily accomplished from prone position, unlike a Sharps or Martini-Henry.
Not unusual to find mostly in .43 Egyptian, some in .43 Spanish, with smokeless versions in 7mm Mauser or 8mm Lebel (both cartridges currently available BTW), in auction catalogues or gun shows.
Glad you've done this video on the under appreciated system.
Now do something on the Winchester M1866, '73, '92, '95 rifles and carbines, that were not in Old West but exported. I know you're an Old West channel, however something on Old West purpose designed technology and how it affected the rest of the world (not just guns) would be quite interesting.
Thank You!
Thanks for the awesome vids, Santee! Rolling Blocks’ one of my favorite guns in Red Dead 2.
Yes!
@@ArizonaGhostriders Santee, you are a blessing to the world. I’ve been subscribed since 2018, and hooked ever since. Keep bringing the Old West spirit!
The rolling block was an affordable game changer for a lot of folks when it became available. Thanks for the new video. I look forward to you doing a shooting demonstration. Until then tell Mrs, Santee pew pew back.
Be safe out there, and take it easy.
Pew, pew! :)
Thank You!
Thank you for showing a scene form the danish drama series 1864 and can you do a review on Hunt showdown?
You're welcome. Hunt showdown....I'll look into it.
I bought the coffee mug ! Works perfectly and I really love our visits Santee !
Wonderful!
Another great video and this one on one of my favorite ole west rifles, good ole bill gets a cameo and some wonderful Rita sound effects, Saturday just got better. Just a side note the Remington Rolling Block and the Sharps "Big Fifty" were the top rifles for big game hunting in the west and many arguments were started over which was the better rifle, I would be hard pressed to say one was better than the other as there were spectacular shots taken with both types of rifles. In a pinch I would not be adverse to being armed with either of them in the past or even today. Thanks Santee & Mrs Santee for all that you do, your hard work and dedication is much appreciated.
Thank you, and yes, both rifles took down a lot of bison.
The argentinian army used lots or 43 spanish rolling blocks (Called the Remington Patria) and was bastly used during the Desert Conquest (Patagonia Argentina) in 1878
Yeah there are a lot of those around still
🤔 The Rolling Block is one that I don’t have in my collection… yet!
And, that audio of Custer sounded really good considering the recording equipment of the day!
Thanks. I thought so. Heard he had a higher voice, but you know those old Victrolas...
I enjoyed the weekly "Coffee visit" Santee, nice episode! Wow, that is quite a service life for that rifle. I look forward to seeing you put some rounds downrange with one.
Me as well. Thanks.
Oh Man. Now I've got to get one for myself. Thanks for the great episode. I so look forward to your productions. I know they take a lot of work. I truly appreciate them.
Awesome, thank you!
France during WW1 actually bought a lot of these in 8mm Lebel because they didnt have enough rifles to arm their military.
Edit: it was suppose to be a rear echelon weapon but some did see front line use
Be a heckuva sniper rifle.
Great video Santee,
I've always loved Rolling Block and Falling Block rifles and pistols. I'd love to own a collection of them.
JT
P.S.
That's a great shirt!
Thank You!
Fine video on an interesting weapon. Well done and thanks Santee. Say g’day to Bill for me
Will do!
And as always another great video with interesting information. I also loved the fife music at the end.
Thank you, Eric. Shoot one of these at one time?
@@ArizonaGhostriders I would love to.
Roll on into the ghost with the AGR logo flip thepage and there be it again!!! Nicely done gang. And keep up the great work Thanx
Thanks! Will do!
Hey Santee! I am getting my Fire Arms Education from watching your channel! Love those T-Rex Cameos! 😀
Cool!
I have a rolling block in 40x65 I use 45x70 brass to make my brass.
Cool! Good shooter?
Awwww you two are sweet. Appreciate you folks!
Thank You!
I love your channel so much!!! Love ya santee much love from broken bow Oklahoma
Thanks so much!!
Amazing how these weapon designs were so good and revolutionary that they lasted for 50 plus years. Cant wait to see the video from when you get a chance to shoot it.
Me either!! I had a blast (no pun intended) with the Sharps, so this should be as satisfying.
Nice presentation as always. I have a Remington model 4 in .22 with octagon barrel. It is also a takedown and lots of fun to shoot. My dad bought it from a widow whose husband committed suicide with it in 1930 for $5. My dad passed it down to me in 1968. My kids have all shot it too. It's a nice backpacking rifle.
Cool!!!
Nothing like starting a video off with a good "Patewooo"!
Those are some of the coolest rifles around and the toughest. My boss in California had an original in 45-70. I never had a chance to fire it. A friends dad here in Louisville had one of the Egyptian models hanging over the fireplace. It was in good shape but I have no idea where it is today. I'd like to buy one of the reproductions.
Heck, I just might buy a coffee cup for myself this weekend.
The Pedersolli repros are terrific....but they ain't inexpensive!
@@ArizonaGhostriders I bought a Pedersoli Indian/Trade flintlock musket earlier this year. Even that was not easy on my wallet.
Enjoyed this as always. Good to see Bill! Have an amazing weekend!
Thank You!
Another underrated rifle was the Marlin Ballard single shot that had it’s origins in the Civil War and Marlin produced it from 1875 to 1891 in many models and calibers for every purpose from plinking to hunting to high end competition. I would love to hear an episode on that one.
I'll do one.
Hi amigo! First love that T shirt you wearing very cool ! Remington rolling block was sell all over the world! The Turkish and the Egyptian army armys have them back then! Great topic amigo
Yep!
I have a Navy arms that was originally in 50/70 had it rechamber to 50/90 I love that rifle.
COol!
A question remains......
Can this Rolling Block Take out the sneaky sneaky T-Rex?
Never!
Yet anudda great episode! Love the rolling block. Did Bill Brazleton find his rifle? 🤠 Love the t-shirt!
He gets impatient and quits. It's probably sitting in a display case or over someone's mantle.
The Rolling Block was accepted into service with the Army of Sweden as Model1867, so for a few years Sweden, and any other nation which adopted the Rolling Block, had more advanced rifles than major powers like France and Prussia/German Empire, which both used needle ignition rifles with paper cartridges (Chassepot and Dreyse, respectively), while the Rolling Block used metallic rimfire cartridges.
Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB acquired a licence to produce the gun for the Armies of Sweden and Norway, and also made a long line of civilian hunting rifles and single-shot shotguns based on the Remington system.
Appreciate the extra info
My buddy has one that started out as a .44 Henry rimfire that now shoots Center fire. It's a hoot to shoot. 18" barrel, very handy. IMO a little carbine like that is probably a better choice than a revolver
I read that a good shooter could load 17 rounds a minute. Not bad.
Good morning Arizona Ghost Riders. It's Ted from Texas. The Remington road walk is definitely a cool weapon. I owe 5 different models. I own two different 43 Spanish models, the carbine and a rifle. A 50 caliber carbine. A 50 caliber pistol and a 22 caliber rifle. I have a shot and fired both of my 43 Spanish and my 22. Definitely fun to shoot
I am drooling over the 50 carbine model. Would love to have one of those one day.
Hey Pard, Some years ago I read in some kind of newspaper where there was an outfit up in Montania, I think that put on a deal where you became part of, like the wild Bunch, fand rode around the country dodging indians and lawmen for 3 or 4 days, Camping out at night ect
I was wondering if you knew about that and if they were still doing it? Take care of yesef. Mild Bill
This? www.uscavalryschool.com/
That would be an interesting rifle to have, I really enjoy a single shot rifle or shotgun at the range. The pistol though would be a challenge in a fire fight.
It would be. I think it was really more of a target gun.
@@ArizonaGhostriders 🤔
In Mexico they also used rolling block m1897 with caliber of 7mm Mauser as well
Yes, all over the world, it seems.
Thank you Mr. Santee. Salud y buena suerte 👍
Gracias!
I so want one of these.
Yup!
Now you have to do the 1885 falling block.
OK!
I have a Model 1901 Remington Rolling Block in 7mm Mauser. One of my best shooting Milsurps!
Cool!
As kid I loved surplus store bayonets the best one I still have fits a Danish Rolling Block
Nice!
Another excellent installment.
Glad you enjoyed it
Very interesting and informative video, I really liked and enjoyed it.
Great job and well done, I learned a lot about the Remington rolling block rifle from the old west.
I got a lot of inspiration for the old west/sci-fi horror novella series Mysteriarch Mythos anthology I’m writing.
I’m definitely going to be adding the Remington rolling block rifle to my old West inspired esoteric occult sci-fi horror novella series.
Thank You!
@@ArizonaGhostriders thanks and your welcome.👍🏼😎🌟
The action on that rifle was so well known that a beer was named after it...Whoops, never mind. That was "Rolling Rock"....Another great saga as usual.
HAHAH!
I have three. A number 4. A Creedmore custom built off a number 5 action in 45-90. And a 1 1\2 chambered in 22-21 stevens.
Oooo!
as always great informational content
Thank You!
I always loved shooting this one as a sniper in read dead redemption 1 and 2! i never saw the reload or how it actually was used, very nice video!
Thank You!
you need to give her a spot in your videos man
She doesn't want to be scripted, so she makes her own "spot"
Cool. People seem to forget the number of guns that were used in the settling of the west. I always wonted a rolling block but never “pulled the trigger” on one.
Met TOO!!!
As always Santee, love that you add some history to your videos. Keep them coming my friend. 👍👍👍👍
Thanks, will do!
I’m wondering whether Uberti or Pietta make a replica Rolling Block, or if non-firing models are available. That might solve Bill’s problem.
Pedersolli does. Bill wants HIS back. It's a control thing.
Combining this and the MilSurp video, any chance you could do one on the Springfield Trapdoor!
Sure
I have 3 of them a 32 rimfire baby roller. A 32 x40 and the 40x65 the rimfire I converted to centerfire and shoot the 32 long colt Carthage. The baby roller in 32 has a J. W. FECKER scope.
NICE!
The Royal Navy bought Remington Rolling Blocks and Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action rifles during WW1. The Remington was in 7mm Mauser and the Winchester was in .44-40. Sharpshooters aboard mine sweepers were issued the Remington into the 1920s. Once a mine was cut from it's mooring it was very dangerous and could be pulled into the wash of the minesweeper so a sharpshooter would try to hit one of the Hertz Horns and Detonate it or hole the flotation chamber enough to sink it. I think the New York National Guard was armed with .45-70 Rolling Blocks up to the Spanish American War.👍😊
Thanks for the extra info.
Great Show
Thank You!