For those that may be faint of heart, might just skip the rest of this posting.
I had a very pristine Shiloh Sharps 74 Hartford model chambered in the mighty 45-120 SS cartridge. This came my way years ago ( some may remember my trial with this rifle ). At any rate this beast barked my knuckles and kicked my clavical for the last time.
I found this 90's vintage (1990's) rolling block from the Remington custom shop. Seemed like a great price on GB sooo ... contacting the owner, I proposed a trade. He agreed and the trade took place.
Today I took possession of this very nice Remington roller. Man am I happy. This is indeed CUSTOM and a nice custom at that. Very nice figured wood on the pistol grip butt AND the metal tipped forearm. The tapered round 30 inch barrel is nicely balanced and the metal nicely blued. This set single trigger works very well.
Just real happy to have this modern made roller in 45-70 chamber and all in brand new shape ... maybe never fired in fact.
Pictures will follow as well as a range report. I have some KIK 2F 70 grain loads under Lee 459405 hollow base boolits and think this should be the first rounds thru this fine rifle.
I have several molds on hand for different weight boolits in .458, .459 and .460 diameter so the load development will commence once time shines on me with some extra bits.
That's my story. My big 120 days are behind me. And another 45-70 in the stable. And another Remington Rolling Block.
Now the only 74 Sharps in my stable is the first long range express from Pedersoli. 34 inch barrel and way funner then the big 3.250 chambered Shiloh.