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tbx-4
05-20-2018, 12:36 AM
I'm building a Remington Model 6 from a few original parts and would like to know how thick the side plates are and the outside diameter of the barrel at the breach is.

I'm starting with a frame, breach block, hammer and trigger. Everything else I'll have to fabricate. So any help is appreciated.

https://i.imgur.com/aQv1w2G.jpg
broken arrow
05-20-2018, 08:45 PM
I get barrel breach O.D. of .776
and sideplate thickness of .125 + or - .005
Jedman
05-20-2018, 10:40 PM
No disrespect but the No. 6 is not a true falling block. Frank De Haas referred to the design as a swing block,
many rimfire rifles used similar designs for low cost rifles.

Jedman
tbx-4
05-20-2018, 11:04 PM
broken arrow,
You caught me! Yes, I'm cheating and using some factory parts instead of making all of them.
Thanks for the info. Figured I'd get better response here but should have known I could have asked over at home gunsmith.

Jedmen,
You’re right of course. Falling block is closer than rolling block which it's often called.
pietro
05-21-2018, 11:52 AM
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AFAIK, only Remington refers that RF #6 as a rolling block, when in fact it's nowhere near as strong as an RB.

I have no clue as to why Remington does so on their website.

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Jedman
05-22-2018, 07:58 AM
I think the only similarity to a rolling block is the way the breech block is supported by the hammer.
I guess for the ammo of that period it was sufficient .

Jedman
broken arrow
05-22-2018, 09:02 AM
tbx-4,
It's only cheating if you get caught.
Drm50
05-22-2018, 09:58 AM
I had a decent #6 a few years ago, I think it was a 22 short model. I never shot it before trading
it had a good bore which isn't common in #6s.
Pavogrande
05-23-2018, 12:46 PM
There is a complete #6 action for sale in the atlanta area -- the ODT -- outdoors trader website --
marlinman93
05-23-2018, 09:24 PM
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AFAIK, only Remington refers that RF #6 as a rolling block, when in fact it's nowhere near as strong as an RB.

I have no clue as to why Remington does so on their website.

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Actually Remington never referred to any of their rifle actions as a "Rolling Block" during the time period they were cataloged. They referred to them as specific model numbers. The Rolling Block name was used by people other than Remington.