A Brief History of Remington Rifles and the Model 4
Remington was established just after the War of 1812 by Eliphalet
Remington II. The first model produced under his name was a flintlock
rifle. There had been many earlier flintlock rifles produced, but
Remington far exceeded the shooting ability of many. The company then
followed with the breech loading and rolling block carbines and rifles. In 1827 Remington
moved their firearms business so that it could be closer to the Erie Canal, in
Illion, NY. This original location is still part of the present day
Remington Plant.
In 1865 the partnership of E. Remington & Sons was incorporated as a
stock company. Over the years, the partnership and the succeeding
corporation developed the first hammerless solid breech repeating shotgun,
the first hammerless autoloading shotgun, the first successful high-power
slide action repeating rifle, and the first lock breach autoloading rifle.
In 1865-66, Remington produced the state-of-the-art Rolling Block Rifle for
the US and then sold these guns to armies throughout the world. |
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Remington Repeating
Arms Company established itself as one of the world's leading firearms
manufacturers of the world, and many of the early rifles and pistols produced by Remington are
highly prized by collectors today.
About Remington Model 4 Rifles
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Model 4 Rolling Block |
Description: |
Rolling Block Rifle |
Introduction Year: |
1890 |
Year Discontinued: |
1933 |
Total Production: |
Approximately 356,000 |
Designer/Inventor: |
F.A. Houghton, J.O. Simpson, O.H.
Loomis |
Action Type: |
Single Shot |
Caliber/Gauge: |
22 short, 22 long, 22 long
rifle, 25 Stevens ("25-10"), 32 short, 32 long |
Serial Number
Blocks: |
Starting: 00001
Ending: 356,000 |
Variations: |
Improved Model 4
No.4S Boy Scout Rifle
No.4S Military Rifle |
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The Remington Model 4 is a rolling block,
solid-breech, hammerless, takedown, top-ejection rifle. This gun,
designed by F.A. Houghton, J.O. Simpson, and O.H. Loomis, was introduced in 1890 and produced through 1933.
During the 43-year period, there were 356,000 guns sold.
The gun featured a rolling block action and competed quite
successfully for accuracy and reliability with the Winchester guns of that time. The
Model 4 Remington was available in several different configurations
(herein called 'Models'). THIS APPRAISAL COURSE WILL PROVIDE VALUES FOR ALL
Model 4
Remington GUNS.
For a complete outline of the history of Remington Rifles
Click here
Appraisals
To determine the value of your firearm, you must first analyze it carefully.
There will be sufficient information in this course to accurately price and date
your Remington Model 4 rifle. As you go through the process fill in
appropriate boxes in the right-hand column by clicking the mouse-pointer on the
open circle that is most appropriate.
There are two distinct Model Configurations of Model 4 Remington Rifle, and they
can vary a great deal in value.
In appraising your gun, you must initially
determine your Model Configuration, then if it is a standard or deluxe
variety. After selecting the appropriate Model, you will be easily guided
through the variations and condition, to the value range. There are also additional informational pages on the history of
Remington firearms.
There are 4 steps to this process as you enter your Data.
Step 1: Determine the Model or Configuration of your gun
Step 2: Determine Model Variations
Step 3: Determine your Firearm Condition
Step 4: Determine the Value and Manufacture Date of your Gun
Click Here to Begin your Appaisal.
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