#1 1/2 Rolling block question

[Oldncrusty]

Found one in a pawn shop today in .22 cal. with a 3 digit ser no. Trying to figure out the going rate, but can't find any comps online (GB, and GI). Can I assume that a .22 would go for less than a CF? This appears to be a very old reblue, including the receiver. Bore aint too shabby but filthy. An old wrist repair (patch) on one side. Justa shooter

[Oldncrusty]

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[Bronco]

What are they asking?

[Oldncrusty]

What are they asking?

$750

[Bronco]

It is a kewl rifle!
Don't have any idea what they are worth.

[barbarossa]

I d buy that so fast my hands would burn getting out the money to pay for it

[marlinman93]

I have a nice #1 1/2 in .22L I bought many years ago and paid far more for than they're asking. I'd run a patch down the bore first, as it's impossible to say how good it is if it's dirty. But I think their price is very fair, but would ask if they can come off just to save yourself some money too. If they wont, I'd still buy it at the price asked if you want one. Don't see the 1 1/2 very often, and when I do they're almost always a .32 Long RF or .38 Long RF. The CF do get premiums, but the .22's are not far behind.

[Oldncrusty]

Don't see the 1 1/2 very often, and when I do they're almost always a .32 Long RF or .38 Long RF. The CF do get premiums, but the .22's are not far behind.

Thanks a bunch Val. I knew you would come through. I knew when I saw it it was going to end up coming home. I called this morning and had him put it back for me. If the bore doesn't pull through, how difficult are they to convert to center fire? I'm thinking a 32-20 variation would be great.

[Oldncrusty]

I d buy that so fast my hands would burn getting out the money to pay for it

I had the same feeling, but for the third time recently. So I had to at least force myself to try and be responsible for a day or two.

[jnyork]

If the bore is very bad, you could have it relined with a .22 liner.

[marlinman93]

Don't see the 1 1/2 very often, and when I do they're almost always a .32 Long RF or .38 Long RF. The CF do get premiums, but the .22's are not far behind.

Thanks a bunch Val. I knew you would come through. I knew when I saw it it was going to end up coming home. I called this morning and had him put it back for me. If the bore doesn't pull through, how difficult are they to convert to center fire? I'm thinking a 32-20 variation would be great.

It's not hard to convert, but also not cheap. I'd do as jnyork suggested and line it back to .22RF myself. To convert to CF you'd need the firing pin hole in the breech block plugged and a new hole milled to direct it to CF location. Or hope to find a #1 or #1 1/2 CF breech block. And that breech block should be from a Sporting Model or the spur wont be the same as yours.

[Oldncrusty]

Thanks again. No more than I shoot, I think a good scrubbing will serve my purposes. It looks much better than the bore on my 73 Win which shoots fine. I looked it over again today before sticking in layaway and took a few more pics.

[marlinman93]

With the steel forearm tip that's a pre bankruptcy No. 2 made prior to 1887. It should have the "E. Remington & Sons" rollstamp on the barrel. Post 1887 they dropped the steel tip and went to Remington Firearms Co. barrel stamp.

[Oldncrusty]

With the steel forearm tip that's a pre bankruptcy No. 2 made prior to 1887. It should have the "E. Remington & Sons" rollstamp on the barrel. Post 1887 they dropped the steel tip and went to Remington Firearms Co. barrel stamp.

Cool info. The rollmark is in the first pic. I read that the serial no. was stamped on bbl under forearm and on bottom tang. Assuming that is true, mine should be an early one as the tang is stamped 469.

[marlinman93]

Yes, those are the two locations for serial numbers. But if the stock ir removed there might also be another on the left side of the upper tang. That's a very low number and should date to the first year 1885. Very few No. 1 1/2's are pre bankruptcy as most wont have the steel forearm tip and the E Remington & Sons rollstamp. Mine is like yours, an early one, but I don't recall my serial number.