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Offline Badlands Beady

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'71 Rolling Block Cleaning Rod
« on: September 09, 2010, 02:47:40 PM »
I recently picked up an original 3-band 1871 Remington rolling block (50-70), 36" muzzle to breach, that was issued to the 65th New York.  It doesn't have a cleaning  rod, and I'm told reproductions are available (somebody on GunBroker is selling a 34" original rod for ~$200 - a bit out of my range).  Can anyone suggest where I could start looking?

While I'm at it, I'd also like to have a new sling made (I have the original), and get some new swivels.

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Re: '71 Rolling Block Cleaning Rod
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2010, 02:55:31 PM »
I didn't look in my catalogs, but did you try S&S Firearms?  Also, Dixie Gun Works might have one.

Is that rifle a New York State or Navy?
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Re: '71 Rolling Block Cleaning Rod
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2010, 05:32:20 PM »
New York State or Navy?   ???   As I said, it was issued to the 65th NY.  The person I bought it from said, from his research, it was probably used in a couple of riots.

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Re: '71 Rolling Block Cleaning Rod
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2010, 05:57:52 PM »
New York State or Navy?   ???   As I said, it was issued to the 65th NY.  The person I bought it from said, from his research, it was probably used in a couple of riots.

On which side?  :P  Those NY State Rolling Blocks are neat.  They have the automatic safety, where the hammer automatically drops into the safety notch when the breech is closed.  Not sure why I sold both a carbine and a rifle...years ago.  Dumb!
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Re: '71 Rolling Block Cleaning Rod
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2010, 08:08:24 PM »
Well, I *might* have found a cleaning rod at S&S.  Thanks, Trailrider!  I downloaded their catalog and placed an online order; I guess I have to wait until morning for them to confirm they actually have one in stock.  It's a repro, though, so it *should* be available.

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Re: '71 Rolling Block Cleaning Rod
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2010, 09:24:13 PM »
I love my NYS roller. Been contemplating using it in Texas in November if I can get away.
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