Hi everyone,
Is there a way to identify an 1860 carbine barrel band? I am missing one on my carbine and need to find one. Also looking for info on the rear stock sling swivel.
Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

The original military round approved in 1867 for the then "United kingdoms of Sweden & Norway" (1814-1905) was rimfire and one of the modern designations is "12,17 x 42mmR".
In military parlance the cartridge was first called "4 linjers kobberpatron til infanterigevær", then from July 23rd. 1879 we went metric and the cartridge was called "Patron til 12mm gevær".  https://www.kvf.no/ammo-12x44R.php
In 1871 the Norwegian army decided to use a heavier bullet than the Swedes, and consequently lengthened the cartridge to 44mm in order to accommodate the same powder charge.
This gave rise to the myth that the "cunning Norwegians" set up their rifles to fire both Norwegian and Swedish cartridges in the event a "War of Independence" erupted, while the Swedes would be unable to chamber any captured Norwegian "long" ammo.

In reality most of the Swedish chambers are so generous that they will chamber the 44mm cartridge.

Almost all of the military Rolling Blocks were converted to centerfire when they were sold on the civilian market.  Some had the rimfire-hole in the breech-block plugged, while some retained the possibility of shifting the firing-pin back to the rimfire position should one come across a supply of cheap surplus ammo.

Eventually I want to get a centerfire breechblock since i have not had much luck finding casings to work with rimfire, though i am open to either since the breechblock is expensive. Once I get a breechblock i can always swap between what is available i suppose.

Are you planning to shoot the rimfire ammo, or getting a centralfire breechblock and wanting centerfire ammo?

I know several shooters that have done it and are very happy with the results. Our eye doctor has strongly suggested that both of us should do it, so we are meeting with a doctor next week for a consultation.

Quote from: Major E A Sterner on July 13, 2025, 04:11:24 PMI just got home from the Pa 3 day shoot,I did pretty good...

Well done, Sir

Morning y'all.
Coffee and iced tea are ready.

Congrats, Major.

'Tis 70 and sunny. High of 85, mostly sunny and humid.

Slim

Deacon: I thought the 12.7X42 were Rim Fire.  Mine is a 12.7X44R and it is almost a 50-70, but it uses .50 Alaskan cases.
Glad you finally got one.
Joe

Quote from: DeaconKC on July 13, 2025, 06:31:50 PMYes, I did. A RB in 12.7x42 [same as .50-70 Government], the rifle is not as pretty but seems to be in fine condition, but getting the components together is time consuming.

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Congratulations on your Spencer!  It's nice to have the history behind it.
Hopefully somebody can oblige you with brass or cartridges.
Mine is .56-50 so no help there...besides I don't have enough to spare!!
Enjoy