Help with civil war era rifle

popo103 · Apr 23, 2015

I have what appears to be a civil war era rifle, I'm attempting to learn more about it, caliber, production, value, etc. I've tried to find as much info as I could online but it's not helping much.
It appears to be a Whitneyville Armory rolling block I believe. Any help would be appreciated!!

Okie4570 · Apr 23, 2015

Is it a rimfire or a centerfire?

Maybe some info here.
http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=211675

popo103 · Apr 23, 2015

I'm not certain, it belonged to my father in law before he passed away so I don't know a great deal about it. The other more modern firearms I acquired I'm pretty good with but this one has me kinda stumped. I had read that article online as well, it was probably the best one I found. Thanks for your help!

surjimmy · Apr 24, 2015

You might try Cowboy Hall of Fame, or look up Civil War clubs

Jwryan84 · Apr 25, 2015

I have something similar. How does the breach open up? I'm moving today, to the Piedmont area, and will be going thru the safe and try to get a pic. Mine is 38 rimfire I believe, I have some old ammo. Researched I a while ago and the ammo is really pricey.

ronny · Apr 25, 2015

This will get you close. http://milpas.cc/rifles/ZFiles/Spor...s/Whitneyville Armory Style II Rolling Block/

Z71 · Apr 26, 2015

yes it's a Remington 'rolling-block rifle of whatever make and caliber...post civil war up to the early 1900's. made by several manufacturers and in all sorts of calibers from .22LR on up .50 also modern era 7mm Mauser 8mm Lebel etc.

popo103 · Apr 29, 2015

Thanks for the help, this rifle has been sitting collecting dust for years and I really don't know much about it. Contemplating finding it a new home but need more info to either make a decent post or maybe just to keep and pass on later.

Okie4570 · Apr 29, 2015

One vote here for investigating as what it is, then keeping it to pass down later.

Have you mic'd the bore to check the diameter?

popo103 · Apr 29, 2015

I haven't checked the diameter but it does seem rather large. I'm guessing off the top of my head either .44 or .45 but need to check to be sure.

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