Remington rolling block model 4

[harley 1986]

Have just found out the mother in law has recently decided to announce she has in her possession a Remington rolling block model 4. No one knew the rifle existed. It Has a hexagon barrell. Its a .22 S-L, Serial number is J2816XX. THe stock is off and it has a take down lever on the right side of the frame.
I will put my hands on it in the next few weeks. but right now trying to determine its date of birth and potential value. Also since I have found the round barrel apparently came into being about 1911 is this old rifle a black powder weapon or can it handle current .22 S- LR rounds. ANy help is appreciiated...

 

[scotjute]

I'd look for similar guns on : guns for sale america or gunbroker.com web-sites. That should give you some rough idea.

 

[cochise9424221]

I sold a round barrel one a year ago for $350.00. Depending on condition it might be worth a bit more. It should be fine with any 22 ammo.

 

[Maverick223]

It Has a hexagon [barrel].

I am going to bet that is an octagon...

I am interested as well, I have one in my safe right now (stored for a friend), this one is an octagon take down, with obvious wear but overall pretty clean with the exception of the bore which is pretty crusty. I haven't fired it and probably won't because it is old and not my own.

 

[MikeJackmin]

Mine is NOT happy with modern hi-speed rounds. The typical .22 ammo in use today is loaded pretty hot compared to the old stuff.

Excessive headspace can lead to case failures and lots of debris being ejected up and back into the eyes. Look for tell-tale bulges at the rear of the case, just ahead of the rim.

Mine shoots wonderfully with CCI CB longs, colibris, and subsonic match ammo.

 

[Maverick223]

The typical .22 ammo in use today is loaded pretty hot compared to the old stuff.

Makes since as it was actually chambered for .22Long not Long Rifle, which is much hotter than the original and has a longer OAL.

 

[wayne in boca]

Nice old rifles.I picked up one in .32 rimfire a few years back,and would like one in .22 caliber.Some are takedown rifles,with a takedown lever on the right side on the early ones,or a takedown screw on the left side later on.It seems to me that they were built until 1933 or so.They are getting rather pricy these days.Last rolling block Remington made,I think.

 

[Maverick223]

From what I have seen, a Model 4 in good condition will bring upwards of $750.00, but that is for the round barrel, non-take-down version, so I would surmise that the version with octagon and take-down lever is worth a little more.

 

[Rangr44]

Takedown #4 RB's are considered weaker and not as accurate as the solid framed rifles - by Frank DeHaas, as well as me.
I have no clue as to which version hold more value in the marketplace, but a solid frame sure holds more value for me.

My solid-frame .32 RF has been converted to CF, and shoots commercial .32 Short Colt's pretty well.

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