After much searching I bought an original Remington rolling block. It has octagonal cuts on the top of the receiver. I've been told it's an 1871 NY Militia, originally in 50 Govt.
The action has been refinished, but in really good shape.
Here's the rub; someone was gonna make it an inline muzzleloader. It has a 34" barrel in 54 caliber threaded, and someone did a great job relieving the Cresent? Shape extractor and installinga breech plug.
I want to recreate GA Custer's 50 Govt rifle, which was lost at Greazy Grass, but in 50-90 for extra power is I want it.
I've found a man who will bore it to 58, then sleeve it in 50 caliber, and chamber for 50-90.
My concern is weight, it weighs 11lbs now, adding a 50 cal liner won't bring it down, and cutting it back to the original 28" will only shave ounces.
I want something I can carry on the woods, not a target rifle.
Ideas? Thoughts?