Gun Shop Finds, Spanish Rolling Block in 32-20

[justashooter]

Found what seems to be a type 1871 Oveido action in "sporterized" original stocks with an 1877 date under AR.O under a crown on the right front side of action. What makes this action interesting is that it is barreled with what I believe to be a Springfield 1903 type barrel, the which is marked 5-11 under an ordnance bomb under S A just aft of the front sight. It looks like the barrel breach end was cut off and re-contoured by some hack-smith lathing worthy of a chinese machine shop crew and then carefully re-chambered to 32-20, with an appropriately modified extractor.

The gun was re-blued in a salt bluing many years ago and the stocks were "repaired" with wood putty. There is no serial number, or chambering indication, but trial and error says what it is. I suppose a 24" long 4 groove Springfield barrel is not the best to base a 32-20 on, but with an action that was made for 43 Reformado, I think we can forgive a few thou. I should be trying this critter killer out in a few weeks, and will post a few pics for those interested. In any case, for less than 200 semolians how can you go wrong? Now i just need a spanish made copy of a S&W hand ejector in 32-20 to go along...

a page with some reference and nice pix:
http://milpas.cc/rifles/ZFiles/Single%20Shot%20Cartridge%20Rifles/REMINGTON%20ROLLING%20BLOCK%20RIFLE/M1871%20&%20M1871-89%20Spanish%20%28Oviedo%29%20Remington/M1871%20&%20M1871-89%20Spanish%20%28Oviedo%29%20Remington.htm

[dtknowles]

I put a 0.308 barrel on my Dan Wesson .32-20. It is the most accurate revolver I own, but I guess with your rifle you don't have to worry about tight throats :-)

Tim

[3leggedturtle]

That sounds like too much fun. Bet factory loads will sound like a 22LR

[enfield]

here is the one I did with a 303 barrel in a Roller shotgun barrel.
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[Hooker53]

Justa, if you ever decide you got took and don't want it, just let me know and we will work it out where you get all your $200 back. Wink. Lol. You got a deal. My Fav action and my Fav Cal. Ha Have a ball with that roller.

Roy

[hendere]

Sounds like a huge amount of fun! Looking forward to hearing how it shoots.

[Clark]

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A year ago, $90/400 rounds of 32-20 arrived as once fired 32 wcf with Copper primers

I cross sectioned it, and it seems to be strong enough.
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talk about finds, this $350 pawn shop find two years ago... 1930 Colt Police Positive 32-20 appears to be unfired.