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There's a few pictures of what can be done to a crusty century old military
rolling block. I realize most of you are not likely to put that kind of money and effort into building a gun, but here is
proof that it can be done.
Most of the stocks that I carve for the Remington R.B. are inlet for the standard #1 military
surplus action, while there are a few exceptions, this is the most common wood/metal fit encountered today.
I also carve stocks for the #1 commercial sporting action (easiest I.D. is the lower tang
is considerably longer than the top tang, not nearly as common as the military action.)
Also available, with less selection of patterns, are stocks for the #2 and #4 Rolling Block
It is CRITICAL that you correctly identify the action when you order wood, if you are not
certain, please ask. Pictures help. Doing your homework ahead of time will save me time, and assure that you get the right
stock with the correct action inlet.
The stock patterns I offer are designed for different purposes. They can be carved from
many different types of wood that I offer, in many grades. The purpose you intend to use the rifle for determine the
best pattern to use. For example, if you are building a long range or silhouette gun, you would be poorly served with
a crescent buttstock. Yes, it looks cool, but not the smartest choice for a competition rifle.
Likewise, choice of wood goes with purpose of the rifle. Extra Fancy and Exhibition grade
wood is for EXHIBITING. Yes, it may impress your friends, a bragger for sure, but it is NOT intended for a useful
gun, and breakage is likely. It is also unforgiving of improper fitting.I do not stand behind that type of wood if it goes
south in a shooting match or hunting trip. ANYTHING beyond select Fancy should best be hung on the wall and
admired. Consider this a word to the wise.
Click on any picture below here to see
full size
| My 3 basic Shotgun butt patterns |
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| top- Standard center-Midrange bottom-Silhouette |
| Rolling Block Sporting Forearms |
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| Views of the Schabble and steel tip type forearms |
Basic Forearm patterns
Showing the popular style and simple elegance of the sporting forearm
Schnabble style- the most popular
forearm I sell. Also the easiest to complete.
Lower- forearms shown in the 'Steel tip' pattern,
more difficult to complete, but worth the effort.
I offer the steel tips separately- available in one size only, $20.00
These forearms are also used on the Remington Hepburn
| Standard Shotgun butt and schnabble forearm, |
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| A fine piece of English walnut, this rifle belongs to my friend Dave Bearden of Spokane, WA. |
| RB Shotgun with cheekrest, Select English walnut |
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This is the Silhouette pattern, with shadowline cheekrest, intended for
NRA sanctioned matches, it is a good all round pattern for many uses. Similar in height to the Midrange, it offers a cheekrest,
which in this case does not raise the hieght of the comb, but adds a nice decoration. This rifle is a Scandinavian Rolling
Block belonging to Jim Reed of New Zealand. Jim comes out to the States when opportunity presents and has been to more matches
around the country than many of us natives.
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Crescent Rifle pattern
I developed this stock after numerous requests from customers.
Not a good choice if you want to enjoy your shooting.
This is a good choice if you want to build a Gemmer style rifle. I
do not make Gemmer
style forearms.
They are designed for my crescent buttplate, available for 24.00 with
screws.
| Crescent style buttstock on .50-70 RB Conversion |
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| Yes, this stock has a hole in it, and it was intentional. Cool eh? |
Pistolgrip Creedmore Pattern
The coolest conversion for the military rolling block, also the
toughest to build correctly.
The lower tang on the action must be bent correctly to accomodate the
stock (Hint: get the stock BEFORE bending the tang so you have a reference to make the correct bend).
To get the graceful geometry in the wrist that is so appealing,
it is necessary to mill the upper and lower tang to approx. .615 wide at the reciever. I make no guarantees that anyone can
do a nice job of this, it is not an easy conversion.
The straight grip patterns are much easier to complete and
more economical in the end.
Taking shortcuts on this conversion is not recommended.
The Creedmore pistolgrip pattern is available with or without
a cheekrest.
As you can see, the cheekrest (being a classic design,) is little
more than a decoration. The cheekrest does not make the comb higher.
Ebony Pistolgrip
The picture above shows my Ebony pistolgrip mounted on a Navy Arms
Rolling Block.
This allows you to have a pistolgrip without actually bending
the lower tang of the stock.
This pistolgrip was installed and finished by Jerry
Vanwey of Raton, NM.
To install, you will have to drill and tap a hole in the tang to accept
a screw. The screw passes through the grip (the head of the screw will be covered by the grip cap, which is a piece of wood
included. It is unshaped, but as shown in the photo, it can be shaped to add a nice flair to the finished product)
Ebony grip and cap piece 75.00
Same in Walnut, 45.00
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