Remington No.5 Rolling Block Model 1897 Military Single Shot Rifle W/Bayonet And Mexican Crest 7MM
This single shot No.5 Rolling Block, also known as the model 1897 Military, was made by Remington Arms Co. in Ilion, NY and is chambered in 7x57 mm Mauser. It features an inverted V front sight and adjustable notch rear sight over a 30" barrel. The musket style forend stores the included cleaning rod and is fitted with a sling swivel and bayonet lug at the upper band. Barrel is marked "7 M M - S M" next to the lower band. Receiver is marked above the breech with the "Republica Mexicano" crest and Remington 3 line address and patent are marked on the upper tang. Stock is fitted with lower sling swivel and metal butt plate. Included is a blade bayonet with metal scabbard with leather frog. The bayonet has a hook quillon, "Remington Arms Co." on the 15" blade, and measures 20-1/2" overall. LOP: 13 1/2". CALIBER/GA: 7x57. S/N: 3525. FFL: Curio & Relic.
Condition
Bore is dark with visible rifling. Metal on the rifle is "in the white" with some pitting. Mechanics are good.
This single shot No.5 Rolling Block, also known as the model 1897 Military, was made by Remington Arms Co. in Ilion, NY and is chambered in 7x57 mm Mauser. It features an inverted V front sight and adjustable notch rear sight over a 30" barrel. The musket style forend stores the included cleaning rod and is fitted with a sling swivel and bayonet lug at the upper band. Barrel is marked "7 M M - S M" next to the lower band. Receiver is marked above the breech with the "Republica Mexicano" crest and Remington 3 line address and patent are marked on the upper tang. Stock is fitted with lower sling swivel and metal butt plate. Included is a blade bayonet with metal scabbard with leather frog. The bayonet has a hook quillon, "Remington Arms Co." on the 15" blade, and measures 20-1/2" overall. LOP: 13 1/2". CALIBER/GA: 7x57. S/N: 3525. FFL: Curio & Relic.
Condition
Bore is dark with visible rifling. Metal on the rifle is "in the white" with some pitting. Mechanics are good.
