This Gemmer Hawken - Remington Rolling Block conversion is stocked in walnut, and trimmed in iron furniture. This conversion was assemble around an original post 1901 smokeless powder No. 1 Remington Rolling Block late action. The buttstock is fitted with a tall crescent steel buttplate. The triggerguard has the classic Hawken scroll shape. The heavy barrel is fitted with a Beach front sight and a Sharps buckhorn ladder rear sight. The bore is bright and has been well maintained. This conversion rifle weighs 12.0 pounds and has a trigger reach of 13-5/8". We must deliver to a Minnesota resident, or to a licensed dealer in any other state. Ready for same day shipment on receipt of your funds, and your Federal Firearms Licensed dealer's signed FFL copy.

This rifle is chambered for the .45-70 Gov't cartridge. The barrel is 1-1/8" straight octagon with an overall length of 28", rust browned to a smooth silvery-brown finish. The barrel is fitted with an under rib and ramrod pipes to accept the 3/8" diameter cleaning rod. The rod has a brass tip with 8-32 threads for cleaning accessories. The top flat is marked 45-70 and the left oblique flat is stamped MK near the breach. A Beach combination front sight is dovetailed 1" behind the muzzle. A small blade is in the down position, and it is flipped up for a covered fine post front sight. A Sharps buckhorn style ladder sight is mounted 7" ahead of the action.

Stocked in black walnut, the stock has a small amount of figure. The stock has an aged patina finish that complements the rest of the rifle. The buttstock is fitted with a tall, crescent steel buttplate. A long Hawken style toeplate helps to protect this delicate area of the stock. The forearm is secured with two wedge keys mounted through oval escutcheons. The forearm is finished with a pewter tip and a browned iron ramrod entry pipe.

This nice single shot rifle has a strong mainspring. The hammer and breech block are finished to a dull gray, and the action is finished to match the barrel. The action has a few marks typical of use. The action is fitted with the typical military style single trigger. The trigger guard is a classic Hawken style scroll shape. The upper tang is marked Remington Arms Co. / Ilion. N.Y. U.S.A. / Patented Octr. 23nd 1901 in three lines.

This Gemmer conversion Remington Rolling Block will be a great addition to your collection. It will be a joy to shoot and is sure to grab the attention of other shooters at the range! Order it for a ten day visual inspection. You will be delighted. Else if it does not fit you, return it in unfired condition for same-day refund. Postage is your only risk, when you order any one-of-a-kind gun from Track, whether new, used, or antique.