Uberti Baby Rolling Block
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I have one chambered in .357 magnum. It is a neat little rifle-gun. I've never benched it to see what the accuracy potential is, but is minute-of-tin can.
I bought mine about 15 years & the quality was quite good then. I haven't examined a new one.I've looked and low for an original Remington rolling block chambered in my favorite caliber, .32-20. I have kicked around the idea of buying another Uberti and having it re-barreled to .32-20.
I also have an original Remington Model 4 in .22 LR. It is a fun little rifle also. Unfortunately, they are getting pricey.
I have one chambered in .357 magnum. It is a neat little rifle-gun. I've never benched it to see what the accuracy potential is, but is minute-of-tin can.
I've looked and low for an original Remington rolling block chambered in my favorite caliber, .32-20. I have kicked around the idea of buying another Uberti and having it re-barreled to .32-20.
I also have an original Remington Model 4 in .22 LR. It is a fun little rifle also. Unfortunately, they are getting pricey.
Yea everything seems to be pricey...and in short supply. I cannot find a Uberti anywhere, and suspect if I do it will be a inflated price. The only other single shot 22 I have is a Winchester Model 68. Also a cool little plinker, but for reasons known only to my psycho analyst, I would like to pick up a Uberti. Anyway, thanks for the info.
a little Stevens favorite rebuilt for about 1/2 cost of the Uberti.Just right for youngsters and us old folks
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Maybe look for a Stevens Favorite.........22lr
Ivan the Butcher
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There are two Italian Remington Rolling blocks both in 357 Mag, at Aumiller's Gun Store in Westerville, Ohio (614) 891-0656. Ask for Alex (the manager).
I'm in there every week at least once, they were there Monday!
Ivan
I'm in there every week at least once, they were there Monday!
Ivan
Darn...looking for a 22. If one was a 22 I would be giving them a call.
Would definitely consider it if I came across a nice one. The only ones I have seen are pretty beat at today's inflated prices. I can get over paying today's panic prices if its at least a nice specimen.
Almost a million made 188? to 1930
Mine came from Cabelas $150.00 i did refinish the stock ,had the receiver color case hardened $75.00 and spent 4 hrs cleaning the leaded barrel .Did not have to re-blue the barrel
Might as well be 10 million, doesn't change the fact I have never, ever come across one around here. With a state population a 1/3rd of just your metro area, we don't have the variety and choices most of you take for granted. Anyway, back to the reason I created this thread, Uberti Baby Rolling Blocks.
kreuzlover
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First rifle I ever fired was a Remington rolling block in .22 long rifle. I shot my first armadillo with it. I priced one in good condition at a gun show, about 5 years ago, and the guy wanted $600.00 for it. I was sorely tempted, but was about $500.00 short! LOL By the way, I was 7 years old at the time. I'm 75 now.
You could always buy the .357 RB and buy a .357 to .22 LR converter. That way, as the grands grow, you can move to .38 specials and then .357s.
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The is a new Stevens Favorite on the big gun auction site right now. Says never fired and the hammer and falling block look like either MIM or investment castings. While not old style probably shoots. I have bought 2 Favorites, both with bad barrels, but was able to reline one and have a decent little fun gun and give my one brother a good stock for one he had missing a stock
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jag312
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I bought one for my son as his first rifle. It was a little difficult to extract the cases. I made a little tool for my son to pop the cartridge cases right out. I still have the rifle. I hope that one day I will start another young boy with it.
Don't give up, they are still around. I was just at a gun show where I saw a rack full of Stevens Favorites. I have one that my dad gave me 60+ years ago so it is not for sale.
I'll have to check that out, thanks.
The Uberti’s are are quality rolling blocks. I briefly owned a Uberti #2 in 45/70. The recoil was just not that much fun in a 6lb rolling block. I’ve several favorites including the newer g30’s and several #4 rolling blocks. I favor the rolling blocks to the favorites, either would be good for new shooters. I have a Varner arms favorite that is of incredible quality. If you ever come across one buy it. It’s one pictured with the bearcat. Good luck.
