The eduard kettner company was founded in 1884 in koln germany. The breechblock is shaped like a section of a circle. Falling block works inc in maybee, mi 734 5872141 profile. The action was simple and capable of being chambered for any shoulder held cartridge. The customer wanted an ejector, instead of the standard extractor, so steve incorporated one. I have a chance to buy two of them for what looks like a good price. Does anyone on this site know anything about the falling block works action. Village press building a single shot rifle action brownells. Prairie dogs and varmints too numerous to count were exter minated with satisfying marksmanship. Detailed text, drawings and photos take you stepbystep from steel bar stock to a finished, leveroperated, falling block, singleshot rifle action. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader.
The book has numerous photos, charts, and illustrations that will be of interest both to comblain owners and to students of firearms history as well. A rolling block much like the original is available from remingtons custom shop. The deluxe model sported a nickel silver pistol grip cap, machinejeweled breechblock and more finely figured walnut stock email me for more pictures manufactured by. The remington rolling block rifle is a breechloading rifle that was produced from the. Falling block works inc is in the rifles or rifle parts, 30 mm. The butt is bench reststyle with a flat toeline and neat monte carlo with a flared rightside shadowline cheekpiece with a sawhandled pistolgrip and length of pull to the. The military cartridge rifle of 1873 used by custer at the little bighorn, this gun retains the large external hammer of previous caplocks. This rifle remains in near excellent condition with little signs of use. The british falling block breechloading rifle from 1865 by kirton, jonathan g. Savage 110lh, falling block works model j action, stevens. This particular rifle has to date fired over 7000 rounds. Easy to carry, mild recoil, and it points naturally yes, another successful year for our model 97d rifle. The other browning falling block rifle is the low wall. Brown model 97d rifles and bf pistols single shot rifles.
Ive wanted a remington rolling block rifle for a long time, but never could get together the money to buy one that was in decent shape. Has a mounted rifle scope redfield 3 x 9 widefield. I dont know if modern metallurgy would make them suitable for. Model 1885 current products winchester repeating arms. Stevens favorite, project rifle, needs a barrel, includes all the other action parts plus butt stock and forearm. A cutaway breech block for development and testing inner parts. This is a very good book that includes detailed chapters 1116 on some of the less common rolling block rifles that collectors encounter, such as the 1867 navy cadet, the transformed rifles, 1870, and 1871 army. Ethan allen brass falling block rifle at ria forgotten. The all new collectors guide to remington rolling block military rifles of the. The actions were investment cast of 4140 steel, heat treated to rc3540. The british falling block breechloading rifles by jonathan.
Book description arms collecting publications, 2015. Dave higginbotham sure wouldnt, and he built rolling blocks probably. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. I did have a book by frank dehass in which he described the action, unfortunately i sold the book several years ago. Many heads of big game were taken with single well placed shots. When using the anchor block method, make the block of aluminum or steel at least 58 square and 8 long, attaching it to the breech end of the barrel with three or four 8x40 screws in a four inch space at the breech and relieving the front four inches of the block so it does not touch the barrel. Remington rolling block references remington rolling. Buy gun digest shooters guide to rifle marksmanship by peter lessler isbn.
Bailey made what could have been a devastating mistake one day in the shop. So, i figure that the way for me to get one is to build one, that is, to put one together from parts. The british falling block breechloading rifle from 1865 2nd ed jonathan g. Buy illustrated encyclopedia of rifles book online at low prices in. It is a strong and simple action, very reliable, and not prone to be jammed by dirt or rough usage. One of the for collectors only series of books published by north cape publications, inc. Im looking into building one of these miniature cannons and was curious as to why i havent seen many break action or rolling block or falling. Rifles rolling block produced with octagonal, conical blued barrel, case hardened colour frame is equipped with ramp rear sight adjustable in elevation.
Ethan allen was a very prolific gun manufacturer in the us, being involved with a series of different companies. Scope mounts for the fm vault lock rifle rifle plans. I presume that the mortise for the block had been cut by drillingchisellingfiling. The single shot m97d rifle a superbly accurate, small frame falling block rifle. This organization primarily operates in the rifles or rifle parts, 30 mm. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. They show the actual machining of his very first action. The british falling block breechloading rifle from 1865. This is the only complete source of information on the subject and would make a welcome addition to any gun library. A rolling block action is a form of firearm action where the sealing of the breech is done with a specially shaped breechblock able to rotate on a pin.
Wickliffe 76 deluxe falling block action 308 cal with burris rings and mounts a modern american collectible. Probably your best single resorce would be the single shot series of books by frank dehaas. Ethan allen brass falling block rifle at ria ethan allen brass falling block rifle at ria. Andrew mowbray publishers, inc 2nd edition january 1, 1997 language. A fallingblock action also known as a slidingblock or droppingblock action is a singleshot firearm action in which a solid metal breechblock slides vertically in grooves cut into the breech of the weapon and is actuated by a lever. Perhaps the bestknown falling block action today is the ruger no. This is going to be a great improvement for those who purchase this rifle. I can only imagine how great a falling block double rifle built out of damascus with engraving would look. The receiver had been whittled out of a solid block. This is a lighter action, intended for smaller calibers. I dont know these books, but i cannot imagine, that a warehouse rifle is a serious item to discuss in a book. Im going to spill the beans on how strong the double falling block is. Single shot model 97d rifle, a single shot falling block. Mar 26, 2017 hans larsens unique falling block rifles at james d julia march 26, 2017 ian mccollum single shot rifles, video 3 hans larsen was a very successful competitive marksman world champion, in fact and gunsmith in norway in the late 1800s.
The all new collectors guide to remington rolling block military. Buy online, view images and see past prices for custom miller arms single shot falling block farrow action bench rest rifle. My first one was a browning 1885, actually made by miroku for browning, chambered in. By roy marcot, ron paxton, jay lewis newly published book with. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Amazon bans ads for books about ending gun violence observer. The end result of 35 years of collecting, researching, and recording data from existing rifles, original manufactures records and catalogs, this book demonstrates the mechanical and artistic details and workmanship that characterized the development and manufacture of the falling block, breechloading rifles. Many heads of big game were taken with single well placed. Standard low wall rifles are supplied with a slimmer contour, 24 long plain octagon barrel no sights, in calibers.
Located in troy, michigan, the company was owned by leo and joe fix. Drawings are available from the american single shot rifle association. Most cartridges produce a substantially higher muzzle velocity with the longer barrel offered on the model 1885. Buy online, view images and see past prices for falling block works custom falling block rifle. Falling block works, inc was founded by joe and leo fix in troy, michigan in 1971, with the intent to offer rugged single shot rifle actions. Falling block works is located in maybee, michigan. A modern falling block action designed and built by martin hagn. Detailed text, drawings and photos take you stepbystep from steel bar stock to a finished, leveroperated, fallingblock, singleshot rifle action. The british falling block breechloading rifle from 1865 2nd ed. The rifle is stocked in a lovely piece of circassian walnut, butt and forend rating excellent showing an attractive satin finish and a minor handling mark here or there. Jun 24, 2015 ethan allen brass falling block rifle at ria june 24, 2015 ian mccollum single shot rifles, video 29 ethan allen was a very prolific gun manufacturer in the us, being involved with a series of different companies. A few years ago,i saw an antique black powder cartridge rifle which was hand made. Detailed dimension drawings are provided for each part and the special tooling needed.
Falling block rifle plans bev fitchetts guns magazine. Interestingly, a muzzleloading barrel had been used. The serial number is located on bottom of receiver on the right. The overall length of a model 1885 with a 28 inch barrel is the same as a model 70 with a 24 inch barrel. Falling block works action i have a chance to buy two of them for what looks like a good price. June 24, 2015 ian mccollum single shot rifles, video 29. Ethan allen brass falling block rifle at ria forgotten weapons. I picked up my copy last year at a local bookstore. Apr 16, 2020 this rifle is the final version of our fm no.
Kettner was no gunsmith, it was only a warehouse company which bought rifles in suhl and sold them via catalogs with their logo and name on the barrel. Aug 07, 20 drawings are available from the american single shot rifle association. Aug 19, 20 ftf oregon only, portlandsalem, i5 corridor. Hans larsens unique falling block rifles at james d julia.
Single shot leveraction falling block model 1885 low wall rifle with superb lockup and classic accuracy features checkered walnut pistol grip stock with schnabel forearm, 24 blued octagon barrel with marble arms gold bead sight, pachmayr buttpad, tapped for scope mount. The remington rolling block rifle is one of the most successful single shot weapons ever developed. That said, the decision to block adsand, lets just say it, literally judge books by their coversis a pr move. There is dimensional information, machining information and lots of theoretical information in terms of the engineering design parameters and stress analysis of the project. Detailed dimensional rifle drawings of winchester single shot, ballard, farrow, sharps 1874, remington no. It is stocked with a fancy piece of walnut, is fitted with it tapered octagonal barrel chambered for the. The deluxe model sported a nickel silver pistol grip cap, machinejeweled breechblock and more finely figured walnut stock email me for more pictures manufactured. The danes converted a lot of bigbore black powder rolling blocks to 8x58r. This is a book which features a single shot falling block rifle design, made using modern machine tools. Remington made the no 5 sporting rifle and the 1902 military rifle in calibers up to 7x57. March 26, 2017 ian mccollum single shot rifles, video 3. Hans larsen was a very successful competitive marksman world champion, in fact and gunsmith in. View competitors, revenue, employees, website and phone number. Block rifles was an added bonus, expensive for a small book, but well worth it.
Building a single shot falling block rifle action by rgi media, inc published with permission this book, or more appropriately booklet at 41 pages, represents one of the best values ive received from a publication. In my mind the ultimate fox control toolrounds from this rifle seem to be lazer guided scores 910 overall screwed 12inch unfnand comes with scope rings only not the scope shown in the photos which i dont want to remove until sold to. Buy building a singleshot, falling block rifle action by walter mueller isbn. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Rolling block target, rifles rolling block produced with. Falling block action rifles rose to fame in the 1880s and fell from glory when times dictated the speed of repeaters. The second thing you will notice about the rifle it the short lever and how fast and easy if functions. This particular rifle of his appealed to me because it is an excellent example of how. This enhancement in balance is due to the shortness of the over all action and the general configuration of the falling block rifle.
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