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Rolling Block Rifle

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Variants

No variants are recorded for the Rolling Block Rifle yet. Where an arm went through successive patterns, each gets its own entry here — the differences between them are usually what decides whether a part fits.

Every part of the Rolling Block Rifle

44 part types covered, 3 in stock.

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How it comes apart

Complete parts breakdown

44 components

Grouped the way the arm comes apart, and listed whether or not one is currently for sale.

Breech & Action

9 parts
  • Actuating Lever

    Operates rolling and falling-block actions.

  • Breechblock

    The component sealing the breech. Hinged on Springfield and Snider, rolling on Remington, falling on Sharps and Martini, rotary on Werndl.

  • Breechblock Hinge Pin

    Pivot for hinged breechblock designs.

  • Ejector

    Throws the spent case clear of the action.

  • Extractor

    Pulls the spent case partway from the chamber.

  • Firing Pin

    Strikes the primer.

  • Locking Lever

    Secures the breechblock closed.

  • Receiver

    Houses the breech mechanism.

  • Tang

    Rear extension of the receiver into the stock wrist.

Bolt & Magazine

15 parts

Stock & Furniture

16 parts
  • Band Springs

    Retain the barrel bands in position.

  • Barrel Bands

    Secure the barrel to the stock. Band count and style are major identification features.

  • Buttplate

    Protects the rear of the buttstock. Tang length and shape are dating features.

  • Buttstock

    The rear portion of the stock, against the shoulder.

  • Forestock

    The forward portion of the stock under the barrel.

  • Nosecap

    Caps the forestock; sometimes doubles as a bayonet lug mount.

  • Patchbox

    Compartment in the buttstock. Common on American long rifles and the Mississippi family.

  • Ramrod

    Seats the charge in a muzzleloader and cleans the bore.

  • Ramrod Pipes

    Retain the ramrod beneath the barrel.

  • Ramrod Spoon

    The ramrod head. Its shape distinguishes period and model.

  • Side Screws

    Pass through the stock to secure the lock.

  • Sideplate

    Sits opposite the lock on two-piece-stocked arms.

  • Sling Swivels

    Attachment points for the sling.

  • Trigger

    Releases the sear.

  • Trigger Guard

    Protects the trigger; often integral with the trigger plate.

  • Trigger Plate

    Mounts the trigger inside the stock.

Sights & Markings

4 parts
  • Bayonet Lug

    Mounts the bayonet to the muzzle end.

  • Cartouche

    Inspector's stamp in the stock. A key identification and valuation feature.

  • Front Sight

    Forward aiming reference, often integral with a base or block.

  • Rear Sight

    Ladder sights on breechloaders; block-and-notch on muskets.

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