Remington was forced to seek other markets and many nations from around the world bought the Remington Rolling block rifle. Remington hoped that the US Army would choose the rolling block rifle but instead they picked the Springfield trapdoor rifle, as it was cheaper and they were just conversions of muzzleloading muskets. George Custer praised the rolling block rifle for its power as it was capable of taking down large game. In 1867 Norway placed huge orders for the rifle and it became available to the civilian market in 1868. This action proved to be very strong and the gun even rivaled Sharps rifles. The rifle was very simple to use, the trigger would be pulled down and the breechblock would be opened and the cartridge would be inserted. Some were made in carbine style, military configuration, sporting versions and even in pistol configuration. Remington rolling blocks came in different configurations. Remington rolling block's came in a different variety of calibers, including both rimfire and centerfire: 12.17x42 mm rimfire, 12.17x44 mm rimfire and 12.17x44 mm rimmed centerfire Swedish and Norwegian cartridges. Remington Rolling block in pistol configuration The Remington rolling block had an extremely strong action, and could easily withstand the increased pressure of the new smokeless powders coming into use by the late 1880s. Rider then sold the design to Remington and production began in 1867. The rifle was designed by Joseph Rider in 1864 during the American civil war, however by the time the rifle was completed the war was over. Produced too late to see any action, Rider sold the design to Remington after the war, and it quickly became one of the most famous rifles in history. It was designed by Joseph Rider in the 1860s during the American Civil war. The Remington Rolling Block rifle was one of Remington's most successful single shot rifle.
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