Model: 1901
Serial Number: NSNV
Year of Manufacture: 1901 to 1911
Caliber: 7x57mm (7mm Mauser)
Action Type: Single shot rolling block with extractor.
Markings: The top of the receiver is marked with the serial number. The tang is marked with 1901 patent dates. The barrel is marked, “CAL 7M.M.”. There are various small proofs throughout.
Barrel Length: 30”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a barleycorn post dovetailed into a raised base. The rear sight is a flip-up Edward’s patent V-notch escalator sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a three piece wood set with a forend cap, bayonet lug & barrel band with sling loop. Barrel band, straight wrist, sling loop, straight comb, and steel buttplate. There are pressure dents, small chips, and pressure dents throughout. The top handguard has a sizable crack through the top. The LOP measures 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Good to Very Good overall condition. The cleaning rod is missing.
Type of Finish: Blued, Case Color.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is light gray and the rifling is mostly pronounced. There is moderate erosion and some faint spots of pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 25% of its metal finish. The barrel retains a decent amount of bluing along with a moderate patina. There are small spots of rust throughout and pricks of pitting on the receiver. There is no remaining case color on the receiver. The action has moderate wear. The screw heads are mostly sharp. The markings are blurry in spots. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This Remington Model 1901 Rolling Block rifle, chambered in 7x57mm Mauser, is a fascinating example of a transitional-era military long arm produced during Remington’s final years of military rolling block production. These Model 1901s were derived from the No. 5 action, built with smokeless powder pressures in mind, and widely exported to South America, notably to countries like Mexico, Uruguay, and Chile. Manufactured between 1901 and 1911, this rifle reflects Remington’s ability to adapt a classic single-shot platform to contemporary needs, offering an extremely robust, simple, and cost-effective solution in a world rapidly embracing bolt-action repeaters. This example shows clear signs of honest service use and remains in Good overall condition. It retains approximately 25% of its original metal finish, with scattered bluing still visible on the barrel and a uniform, moderate patina forming across the remaining surfaces. The receiver has lost its original case color and shows pitting and light rust in areas, consistent with long-term storage or field exposure. The bore, while no longer pristine, is light gray with mostly pronounced rifling and moderate erosion, rating 7.5/10. The stock has been well-used, showing pressure dents, scattered chips, and a crack in the handguard, but remains structurally intact with its original bayonet lug, sling hardware, and buttplate still present.
Despite the cosmetic wear, the action is fully functional and the rifle remains an important historical piece. It serves as a bridge between the black powder 19th century and the bolt-action smokeless age, and as such, will appeal to collectors interested in transitional firearms and Remington’s global military footprint. For enthusiasts of South American martial arms, or for those collecting military rolling blocks, this example offers authentic patina, original configuration, and the durable spirit of one of Remington’s most enduring designs. With its 30" barrel and potent 7mm chambering, this Model 1901 remains a testament to the lasting legacy of the rolling block action.
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