For your consideration, A 50th anniversary Ruger No 1 Falling Block chambered in .45-70 GOVT in excellent condition. Celebrating 50 years of production, this Ruger No.1 has inlaid medallions with beginning year and ending year. .45-70 Government. Price: Was $3,499.99 Now $2,699.77.4 Bore Falling Block Rifle Scott from Kentucky Ballistics (the YouTube guy who almost died when his 50 BMG blew up) just unveiled his newest rifle: a custom 4 bore falling block rifle. Looks like the biggest Ruger No. 1 you've ever seen! 20lb rifle, shooting 2,100+ grain bullets, producing ~200lbs of recoil energy...Barnacle, The little Model 4 is a great rifle. Yours sounds like a second model with the lever takedown. The Model 4 was made from 1890 til about 1932, with a total production of over 350,000. Second models were made from 1902 until 1924. When you get a chance let us know what the serial number is, and hopefully we can tell you the date of ...The single-shot falling block rifle is strong, safe, compact, and extremely accurate. They can be found in just about any caliber a hunter or shooter can imagine. For the skilled "one shot" hunter or target shooter, the falling block rifle just might be the gun for you. Be safe and good shooting. Colonel Smoothbore. www.guncoach.net.The Ruger N0.1 is an excellent rifle, though I like the Browning/Winchester high and low walls better. Sharps is fun, but limited on pressure. Martini-Henrys kick ass, as do Peabody rifles. Another fan favorite is the Remington rolling block, love those.. Snyders rifles are cool. My bottom of the list is the Allen style trapdoor as in the ...Henry falling-block rifles were built on four sizes of action; listed as Small, Standard, Large and Massive. Chamberings ranged from .256 up to 12-bore. ... but in the days of Empire that also meant equipping them for overseas trips and the record books show orders for 10-bore, 8-bore and 4-bore double rifles as well as for the more …This Pedretti & Sons Model C. Sharps is a single shot falling block action rifle in .45-70 Gov't. Cal. It has a 28 inch octagon barrel and checkered grip walnut stock. A case colored receiver, external hammer, trigger guard and butt plate. In overall excellent condition it comes as is. No box. SOLD. Manufacturer: Made in Italy.The action functions as it should and everything locks up nice and tight — it would shoot well. Manufacturer: Stevens Arms. Model: 44. Serial Number: 36399. Year of Manufacture: Early 1900s. Caliber: 25-20 Stevens Single Shot (NOT 25-20 WCF) Action Type: Falling-Block Lever-Actuated. Markings: There are no standout or exciting markings on ...Nov 3, 2022 · Big bore rifles were vital tools for any dangerous game hunt where stopping power was essential. However, as propellants evolved to provide higher velocities...By Amanda Williams Updated on August 29, 2023. Firearms have had a complex history in Christian communities over the centuries. In this article, we will …1874 Sharps – C-Sharp Arms. Arguably the most famous single shot rifle of the American West, the 1874 Sharps falling block rifle story began in 1848 when Christian Sharps patented his first breech-loading rifle and carbine design using paper cartridges ignited by a separate musket cap. Throughout the 1850’s and 1860’s the Sharps breech ...Nov 15, 2011 ... Need help with odd falling block rifle ... USA", and has a 4-digit serial number. ... He, another friend, and myself used to shoot big bore black ...34816 posts · Joined 2002. #4 · Jun 10, 2005. The Savage/Stevens is NOT a falling block. Looks like one but is not. They are much weaker than falling block. That is not to say they aren't strong enough for 22lr/22Mag or either 17, they are strong enough for the 24,000 psi and that case head size.Nov 15, 2011 ... Need help with odd falling block rifle ... USA", and has a 4-digit serial number. ... He, another friend, and myself used to shoot big bore black ...The bore is in good shape for its age. Solid stock, contains an expected amount of use from handling and wear. Clear markings. "1878" dated. Both the left barrel and frame are littered with proof markings. ... ZULU WAR Era Antique ENFIELD MARTINI-HENRY Mark II .577 Falling Block Rifle British Imperial Legacy Rifle BATTLE of RORKE'S DRIFTCompleted Mueller Falling Block& Stock Maxime, I just completed a mueller falling Block Rifle and stock in mid november. All the work was accomplished using a 9'' south bend lathe and a 8x36 Grizzly vertical Mill That would include the rectangular opening in the receiver for the breech block. One of the more labor intensive operations on the ...This is a beautiful condition inside and out Alex Henry 360 2 1/4" Single Shot Miniature Falling Block Rifle with the original case. It has some of the original reloading equipment still with it. The rifle retains 92% blue has very good crisp and tight mechanical function and a very good bright and shiny bore. Two flip up rear sights, 150 ...This IAB 1874 Falling Block Sharps Replica is chambered in the traditional 45-70 Gov't cartridge, features case coloring on the receiver & butt plate, a 30" octagon barrel, and a set trigger. It ...Falling Block Rifle Plans. Fig. 2-7 FRONT VIEW OF THE FINISHED RECEIVER. Fig. 2-6 REAR VIEW OF THE FINISHED RECEIVER. Fig. 2-7 FRONT VIEW OF THE FINISHED RECEIVER. CROSS SECTION OF CLOSED ACTION Mid-sectional view of the right side of the entire action, with every part sectioned except the hammer parts. This view shows the action closed, hammer ...Extremely Fine, Rare and Beautiful Miller & Val. Greiss Hinged Falling Block Schutzen RifleThis is a magnificent rifle from the great Munich makers Miller & Val. Greiss and has survived in remarkably fresh condition. Manufactured circa 1891. Blued fluted barrel inlaid with gold and silver foliage at the muzzle and breech, raised wide matte sighting flat with casehardened bead front sight with ...Buy Sturm Ruger No.1 Model 11307 .405 Win 24" Single Shot Falling Block Rifle: GunBroker is the largest seller of Single Shot Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 1016920326. ... Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, there is some light fouling.The Martini-Henry is a breech-loading single-shot rifle with a lever action that was used by the British Army.It first entered service in 1871, eventually replacing the Snider-Enfield, a muzzle-loader converted to the cartridge system.Martini-Henry variants were used throughout the British Empire for 47 years. It combined the dropping-block action first developed by Henry O. Peabody (in ...Sharps rifles are a series of large-bore, single-shot, falling-block, breech-loading rifles, beginning with a design by Christian Sharps in 1848 and ceasing ...Nov 3, 2022 · Big bore rifles were vital tools for any dangerous game hunt where stopping power was essential. However, as propellants evolved to provide higher velocities...Rock Island Auction Company is the global leader in firearms auctions, currently holding multiple records for our top-selling lots. View our latest catalog to find what you might be searching for. View Catalog. Seven Stevens Single Shot Falling Block Rimfire Rifles -A) Stevens Ideal No. 44 RifleManufactured 1894-1933.Falling block rifles were manufactured between from the 1870s through at least 1920. Reproductions of the Sharps and modern versions have the Winchesters have become quite popular. Tom Selleck sported a .45-90 falling block Sharps rifle in the movie "Quigley Down Under." Today, falling block rifles are making a comeback.This Pedretti & Sons Model C. Sharps is a single shot falling block action rifle in .45-70 Gov't. Cal. It has a 28 inch octagon barrel and checkered grip walnut stock. A case colored receiver, external hammer, trigger guard and butt plate. In overall excellent condition it comes as is. No box. SOLD. Manufacturer: Made in Italy.Modelled on the late Victorian Farquharson rifles, London gunmaker John Rigby & Co. has just launched their first 10 new limited edition Rigby Falling Block rifles. After three years in the making, the rifle is built around a true Farquharson action, identical to the original patented John Farquharson design of 1875 and a strong match to the …Description: This Alex Henry Falling Block Rifle, serial number #5579, is a truly unique and historic firearm. It is believed to be approximately over 140 years old, circa 1880s. *PLEASE NOTE* The rifle caliber is not stamped anywhere but is believed to be .450 3-1/4" BPE due to the high number of rifles produced in that caliber during that time.This IAB 1874 Falling Block Sharps Replica is chambered in the traditional 45-70 Gov't cartridge, features case coloring on the receiver & butt plate, a 30" octagon barrel, and a set trigger. It ...The Farquharson was the last in a distinguished line of single shot stalking rifles, which can be traced back to the 1865 Alex Henry falling-block, hammer rifle. The Farquharson at this time was a slightly modified version of the original. W.J Jeffery sold a .303 or .256 Mannlicher chambered model for medium game, like red stags.HAGN FALLING BLOCK ACTION. MHK4-01 (MINI) Mini action fully finished in the white. Suitable for calibers 22 Hornet; .222 Rem; .223 Rem. MHK4-02 (SMALL) Small action fully finished in the white. Suitable for calibers up to 7mm Mag. MHK4-03 (MEDIUM) Medium action fully finished in the white.Apr 12, 2020 · Falling block or drop block rifles are not all that common, but they are among the strongest, simplest, most reliable and beautifully made rifles for hunting...IN TODAY’S WORLD, velocity is king and magnums are all the rage. Austrian gunmaker Peter Hofer has risen to the challenge and built what can only be termed the 4-Bore Magnum, a gun firing a 1-inch-diameter 2,000-grain bullet at up to 2,624 feet per second. The standard loads are a high load at 2,418 fps and a medium load at.Sep 9, 2022 · The Stalking Rifle in .303. Selous used a number of falling-block rifles. I once hunted with a hammerless falling block in 6.5x53R that was made for him by Holland & Holland back in 1898. He had other H&H single-shots in .450/.375-2.5-inches and .303 British. So, a single-shot stalking rifle dubbed "Courteney" is appropriate — and .303 ...34816 posts · Joined 2002. #4 · Jun 10, 2005. The Savage/Stevens is NOT a falling block. Looks like one but is not. They are much weaker than falling block. That is not to say they aren't strong enough for 22lr/22Mag or either 17, they are strong enough for the 24,000 psi and that case head size.Lot 1541: Massive William Christian Firearms 4 Bore Falling Block Rifle. Auction: 87 Serial Number: 4 Manufacturer: Wm. Christian Firearms Ltd Model: Falling Block Gauge: 4 bore Barrel: 24 3/4 inch solid rib Finish: blue Grip: N/A or Unknown Stock: walnut. Condition: Very fine overall, retaining 95% original blue finish with much of the loss on ...Remington 410 Bore 3 in. 11/16 oz 4 Shot Express Long Range 25/Box. $24.99 ($1.00 / round) In Stock. Style: SP4134. Type: Hunting. Quantity: 25 Rounds. Department: Ammo > Shotgun Ammunition > 410 Bore.The problem in making a falling block double rifle is that in a falling block action the barrel is commonly threaded and screwed into the action body, just as is done for most bolt action and lever action rifles. Have a close look at the diagram of a Ruger No. 1 action to see this. Drawing of the Ruger No. 1 action.As for this rifle, it might have been rebored as a shotgun, but is more likely a Lancaster-type "oval-bore" rifle. The 577/500 marking most likely means it is chambered for the 577/500 aka 500 No. 2 Express British cartridge, one of the high-velocity (for its time) blackpowder big game rounds.396 posts · Joined 2011. #2 · Aug 7, 2022. Found this on another forum. Falling Block Works, Inc was founded by Joe and Leo Fix in Troy, Michigan in 1971, with the intent to offer rugged single shot rifle actions. The company ran monthly ads in gun rags like HANDLOADER & RIFLE MAGAZINE, etc. The actions were investment cast of 4140 steel ...5. Apr 17, 2023. #1. Scott from Kentucky Ballistics (the YouTube guy who almost died when his 50 BMG blew up) just unveiled his newest rifle: a custom 4 bore falling block rifle. Looks like the biggest Ruger No. 1 you've ever seen! 20lb rifle, shooting 2,100+ grain bullets, producing ~200lbs of recoil energy.Falling block rifles are extremely strong and accurate rifles. Over time they have been chambered in cartridges as small as .17 HMR and as large as the .458 Winchester. The guns are operated with a lever on the underside of the receiver. Pressing the lever down causes the solid steel breech block to drop below the breech; then a cartridge is ...REMINGTON. MODEL 4 ROLLING BLOCK. $1,495.99. Used. Very Good. Add to Cart. See Details. Search the Guns.com database to shop for guns, ammo, mags, optics and more. Filter products to compare by ...First and foremost were British Snider .577 rifles and carbines, Martini-Swinburne .577/.450 carbines, and Westley-Richards "Monkey-Tail" percussion carbines and falling block rifles.Welp, I am fulfilling a lifelong dream of owning the massive 4 bore. I'm commissioning a fine rifle builder to put it together for me. It will be a color case hardened falling block. Cases will be made by RCC brass and are 4" long. Slugs will be 2000 gr conicals. Light load is 12 drams (328 grains), normal is 14 drams (382 grains) max load is ...1874 Sharps – C-Sharp Arms. Arguably the most famous single shot rifle of the American West, the 1874 Sharps falling block rifle story began in 1848 when Christian Sharps patented his first breech-loading rifle and carbine design using paper cartridges ignited by a separate musket cap. Throughout the 1850’s and 1860’s the Sharps breech ...SOLD FOR: $3,285. LSB#: 150708EB40 Make: Ballard Rifle Co. Model: Ballard No. 7 Long Range - Custom Ordered Serial Number: C788 Year of Manufacture: 2002 Caliber: .45-110 Sharps Action Type: Ballard Lever Actuated Falling Block Single Shot Markings: The underside of the barrel and receiver are marked "C788".The underside of the barrel (under the forearm) is also marked "B".In today's video we blast two zombie torsos with the 4 BORE Rifle! I hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching!CLOTHING - https://kentuckyballistics.c...Sturm, Ruger No. 1 falling block action. The Ruger No. 1 is a single-shot rifle with a Farquharson -style hammerless falling-block action, introduced and manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. since 1967. [4] An underlever lowers the breechblock to allow ammunition loading and also cocks the rifle. Lenard Brownell, commenting on his work at Ruger ...Phone: (717) 765-4333. Fax: (717) 765-0131. Platinum Seller. Seller Type: FFL Dealer. Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. Payment Methods: MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover, Cert Check. REMINGTON MODEL 4 ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE IN .22 RIMFIRE CALIBER. Description:Falling Block Rifle Plans. Fig. 2-7 FRONT VIEW OF THE FINISHED RECEIVER. Fig. 2-6 REAR VIEW OF THE FINISHED RECEIVER. Fig. 2-7 FRONT VIEW OF THE FINISHED RECEIVER. CROSS SECTION OF CLOSED ACTION Mid-sectional view of the right side of the entire action, with every part sectioned except the hammer parts. This view shows the action closed, hammer ...Learn about the history and power of the 4-bore rifle, the ultimate big game hunting weapon. Austrian gunmaker Peter Hofer builds the 4-Bore Magnum, a gun firing a 1-inch-diameter 2,000-grain bullet at up to 2,624 feet per second.184 posts · Joined 2003. #1 · Feb 8, 2016 (Edited) In the 1980s and 1990s the Italian firm of Armi San Marco made a miniature Farquharson. It was available in both .22LR and .22 Hornet. I also have a reprint of the Jeffery's catalogue, dated 1912-1913. On page 61 they listed the "Jeffery's small bore, 1906 model, falling block target and ...Rossi Poly Tuffy Survival 410 Bore/45 Colt Break-Action Rifle. $356.99. $299.99. In Stock. Style: SSPS45-BK. Department: Firearms > Single-Shot Rifles.The Stevens Boys Rifles were a series of single-shot takedown rifles produced by Stevens Arms from 1890 until 1943. The rifles used a falling-block action (sometimes called a tilting-block, dropping-block, or drop-block) and were chambered in a variety of rimfire calibers, such as .22 Short, .22 Long Rifle, .25 Rimfire, and .32 Rimfire. [2] [4]SN 41469. John Moses Browning (1855 - 1926) was a true genius of mechanical design. The son of a Mormon gunsmith, he began working full-time in that profession at age 15. His 1878 design for a single-shot metallic cartridge rifle resulted in the first of many patents that he would receive during his lifetime.For sale is a J. Stevens Model 1915 "Favorite" falling block single-shot rifle in .22 LR. Serial number - 596. PLEASE NOTE: There is a "Ring of Death" in the bore. The bore is in great condition except for this. It was probably caused by a squib load. It should be inspected by a GunSmith before firing. The J. Stevens Arms Company introduced ...I agree even though it is a martinie style falling block i have never seen a british made gun with no detail. Thanks for the information i will cast the chamber and slug the barrel i am a drilling man love to make cartriges. But thougt I would pick the brain of the experts to get a head start.If you have tons of Facebook friends, you may not notice when one of them falls off your friends list. It could be that he unfriended you; it could be that he deactivated his accou...It is elegant, rugged in its simplicity, effective on medium-size game and recalls a great era in history. The Uberti 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle displays all of those attributes and more. It is based on the Winchester 1885 High Wall falling-block, single-shot rifle. That rifle came into prominence as the American West was becoming not so "wild."A 4 bore all the more so. This 4 bore double rifle was made by Ken Owen of Memphis, Tennessee and was inspired by the rifle Holland & Holland made for the Maharajah of Rewa. These very heavy rifles were not just made for Africa however, as is often assumed. One of the main markets for Britain’s best heavy caliber rifles was India.Exceptional Forehand & Wadsworth Drop Breech RifleSingle shot falling breech rifle manufactured by Forehand & Wadsworth of Worchester, Massachusetts, circa 1871-1880. The rifle is nearly identical to the Allen & Wheelock droop-breech rifle and features a trigger guard which acts as a lever to open the breech and eject the cartridge. The rifle has a 26 inch, blued, half-round/half-octagon ...3576 posts · Joined 2008. #4 · May 2, 2023. Worked with an old guy in the 80's that was a bit of an eccentric, long dead now. He had a 4 bore blackpowder percussion. Barrel had a large number of very fine rifling. Cast his own bullets that looked a bit like artillery rounds and for the charge half a coffee cup of powder.Other than a small-bore 31- and 38-caliber percussion drop-block rifle built in the late 1850s, the only other "long guns" actually produced by Christian Sharps were the Sharps & Hankins 52 rimfire single-shot carbines and rifles produced from 1861 to 1867. Sharps died March 12, 1874 at age 64.Likewise was the case with the great old British falling-block single-shot rifles; they were effectively killed off by the readily available and reasonably priced M98 Mauser bolt-action. Selous himself also eventually discarded the single-shot rifle for the bolt-action, and towards the end of his hunting days used cartridges such as the .425 …Alexander Henry Hammer Underlever Falling Block Single Shot Stalking Rifle .450 3 1/4" BPE. 27" round Henry-rifled barrel of fluid steel with block-mounted fine bead : front sight, 1 standing and 1 folding platinum-lined leaf sights. 14"pull from ... Crisp engraving. Excellent bore. $7950.Search Results for: "4 bore rifle bullet" Remington 410 Bore 3 in. 11/16 oz 4 Shot Express Long Range 25/Box $24.99 ($1.00 / round)Dec 2, 2017 · Extraordinary Massive Engraved Ken Owen "Owen-Rewa" 4 Bore Double RifleThis is just about the largest and most powerful double rifle made anywhere in the world. Skillfully hand crafted by master gunsmith Ken Owen of Memphis, Tennessee in the early 1990's, this is an exceptional and truly rare 4 bore double rifle. This rifle is modeled after a rifle made for the Maharajah of Rewa, India who was ...Friendly reminder that firearms will never be allowed through security checkpoints. The Transportation Security Administration confiscated yet another gun at check-in at Baltimore–...Posted April 20, 2015. On 4/19/2015 at 6:08 AM, Seldom Seen #16162 said: The Remington Rolling Block is a superior rifle than the Sharps. The Rolling Block was adopted by several countries armed forces and local militia units in the U.S. As you know it is very simple to operate and very easy to clean.Welp, I am fulfilling a lifelong dream of owning the massive 4 bore. I'm commissioning a fine rifle builder to put it together for me. It will be a color case hardened falling block. Cases will be made by RCC brass and are 4" long. Slugs will be 2000 gr conicals. Light load is 12 drams (328 grains), normal is 14 drams (382 grains) max load is ...I treat my earbuds rough, so every year or two they break. And every time, as I walk around the world without a constant soundtrack of Spotify and podcasts, I think to myself, “I r...This establishes the center of the bore and the center of the pocket for the striker and that the two are perfectly aligned. The face of the action is trued to ensure it is perfectly perpendicular to the bore. This is where the barrel seats and is a very important step to ensure accuracy. Not unlike facing the end of a bolt rifle action.HUMONGOUS FOUR BORE FARQUHARSON TYPE DROPPING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT RIFLE BY CLAYTON NELSON, CUSTOM GUN MAKER, WITH DIES AND MOLD. Cal. 4 bore. This huge rifle weighs a little bit north of 22 pounds, and was built by a gunsmith known for undertaking some very unusual projects. Despite its large size it is nicely scaled and has 27-1/2" slightly tapered round bbl, mounted with 1" wide checkered ...This rifle is a Model 1878 Military Rifle, just about the most advanced single-shot breech-loading design of the 19th century. The action utilizes the patent of Hugo Borchardt and is a hammerless falling-block design with an automatic trigger safety engaged when the action is opened fully.The rifle has a falling-block breech operated by an under-lever extending from the bottom of the breech and ending in a loop against the wrist of the stock. Moving the lever down and forward drops the block, cocks the action and ejects a spent cartridge after firing allowing a fresh cartridge to be loaded through the top of the breech. The ...The Remington Rolling Block Single Shot Rifle is an important part of firearms history. Watch along as Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demo...The Falling Block Rifle. The Highland Stalker. The Big Game. The London Best. T, MARKINGS. The 40,000 first run Remington-made Danish rifles are marked wi, Martini Falling Block: Rate of fire: 10 rounds per, Apr 19, 2023 · Watch Scott shoot the massive William Christian Firearms 4 , Watch Scott shoot the massive William Christian Firearms 4 bore rifle, one of the, 15 posts · Joined 2005. #4 · Dec 29, 2005. mollydog said: I recently acquired an Alex , Learn about the history and power of the 4-bore rifle, the ultimate big game hunting weapon. Austrian gunmaker Peter Ho, That's not a misprint, it's a 4 bore. "Four bore,", Model 1885 Hunter Rimfire. View Hi-Res Image. Single shot, lev, The 1885 Courteney is built on the ultra-strong 188, Buy Sturm Ruger No.1 Model 11307 .405 Win 24" Single Shot Fal, The Farquharson was the last in a distinguished line of single s, Among the giants, the William Christian Firearms 4 Bore Falling Blo, Aug 25, 2022 · Tom Selleck sported a .45-90 fallin, May 1, 2021 · The Farquharson was the last in a distinguishe, Action Type: Lever Operated Falling Block Single Shot, A true 4 bore has a bore diameter of 1.052" wh, BTW, most original 4 bores were in reality closer to 5 bore, they sh.