Recent content by norm olson

The pistol is indeed a Remington Model 4 rolling block that has been converted into a pistol. The frame (see photos) shows that grip studs have been brazed and it shows a weld joint on the inside just behind the trigger guard. The mystery has been solved. Thank you all for your input...

I have what I believe to be one of 20 pistols made by Walter F. Roper. Through various sources I have pieced together the theory that Walter F. Roper worked for Smith & Wesson during the first half of the last century. I think he was commissioned to create a prototype .22 rimfire rolling...

I have what I believe to be one of 20 pistols made by Walter F. Roper. Through various sources I have pieced together the theory that Walter F. Roper worked for Smith & Wesson during the first half of the last century. I think he was commissioned to create a prototype .22 rimfire rolling...