Make: E. Remington & Sons
Model: No. 1 Sporter
Serial Number: 6127
Year of Manufacture: 1879-1888
Caliber: Bottlenecked .40 Cal. (Most Likely .40-70 Sharps Bottleneck, Please Cast Chamber To Confirm.)
Action Type: Single shot rolling block with extractor
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked with an 1873 patent date roll mark. The bottom tang is marked, “6127”. The barrel is marked with a partially cut off E. Remington & Sons roll mark.
Barrel Length: 28.25” Half-Octagon
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded Globe style sight with a tall post insert dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a flip-up adjustable Vernier diopter tang sight. The back of the barrel has a dovetail slot that has been filled in with an insert.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a two piece walnut set with a metal tipped forend, checkered straight wrist, straight comb, and a checkered horn shotgun-style buttplate. There are moderate handling marks throughout. There are no cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good to Fine overall condition as an antique.
Type of Finish: Blued, Case Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is mostly strong throughout. There is moderate erosion in the bore along with light pitting. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7.5/10 as an Antique.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 10% of its metal finish. The frame has mostly faded, but there are still a few spots of case color. There are some light pitting marks throughout. The remaining finish on the barrel has turned to patina. The screw heads show moderate use. The markings are mostly clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition for an Antique.
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 No. 1 Rolling Block Sporter, manufactured between 1879 and 1888, is a quintessential example of the American single-shot sporting rifle from the late 19th century. Built on Remington’s time-tested No. 1 rolling block action, this rifle was designed for accuracy, durability, and ease of use, making it popular with frontiersmen, long-range shooters, and big game hunters alike. Chambered in a bottlenecked .40 caliber cartridge—most likely .40-70 Sharps Bottleneck, though the chamber should be cast to confirm—this rifle would have been capable of excellent range and knockdown power, particularly when paired with the precision sights found on this example. This rifle has a number of desirable features from its checkered straight wrist to its horn shotgun-style buttplate, vintage globe and tang sights and half-octagon profile barrel. While the rifle shows age-related wear, the bore retains mostly strong rifling, and the action remains mechanically sound. The wood rates in Very Good to Fine condition, showing only typical handling marks with no cracks or major damage.
For collectors of antique American sporting rifles, single-shot enthusiasts, or long-range black powder shooters, this Remington No. 1 Sporter represents a rare and desirable piece of firearms history. With its strong shooting potential, elegant stock work, and excellent mechanical design, it stands as a testament to Remington’s craftsmanship during the golden age of American riflemaking. Whether admired as a display piece or carefully returned to the field for black powder cartridge shooting, this rifle offers a classic blend of utility and tradition that continues to appeal to enthusiasts well over a century after its manufacture.
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