Remington Rolling Block barrel ?

[oldcars]

I just bought an old beat-up Rolling block at a gun show and I plan to build a 45-70(I think) out of the action. Does anyone know of a decent place to buy budget priced octagon barrel blanks? also, any idea what shank size a Military 7x57 Rolling block is so I know what outside dimention barrel to look for?

Thanks!

 

[Dfariswheel]

Gun Parts Corporation used to sell barrels and conversion kits for the Rolling block rifles as well as complete new rifles.

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Default.aspx

You can buy barrel blanks from Brownell's, Dixie Gun Works, and many of the companies that sell black powder builders supplies.

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/SubList.aspx?catId=14

 

[Goatwhiskers]

Just remember to keep your loads to trapdoor levels. The RB is a real fun gun, but not the strongest action, the block can allow severe case stretching or worse. Goatwhiskers