Swedish m/1867-89 Remington rolling block
rifle The
m/67-89 rifles were converted from m/1867 long rifles starting in 1889. The
original caliber was 12.17x42R rim-fire. Many were converted to 12.7x44R
center-fire for civilian shooting competition.
Date
of conversion: 1896. The two sets of inspector initials stand for GM: Gustaf
Emil Miller and JB: Johan Brandt, both inspectors at Carl Gustaf.
The breechblocks and hammers were serial numbered by Carl Gustafs Gevarsfaktori.
They did not have serial numbers when received from Remington. The letters on the
pivot pins are Swedish: S for "slutstycke" (breech block), H for "hane" (hammer).
In addition to new breechblocks and hammers, the older extractor was replaced with
a newer design. The old extractor screw hole was plugged and a new one was installed
below the pivot pin retaining plate. When these receivers were stripped for conversion
they were re-case hardened to withstand the higher pressures of the 8x58R cartridge.
Left-side view of rear sight
base.
Top view of rear
sightladder.
Ladder in raised
position.
Note volley sight notch on right side of
elevator.
Front volley sight on right side of
lower barrel
band.
Tang markings.
Breechblock and hammer.
The projection on
breechblock is a firing pin retractor.
When the breechblock is pulled back, the retractor forces
the firing pin back into the breechblock to avoid accidental
firing when the breechblock is closed. This was somewhat of
a problem with the earlier breechblock design.
Top view of breechblock, shown open. The
m/67-89 models had new breechblocks and hammers made and installed at Carl
Gustafs Gevarsfaktori. The black on the breech face is from when these parts
were oil quenched during the heattreat
process.
Crown/C of the Carl Gustafs
Gevarsfaktori and two sets of inspector
initials.
Front sight, upper band and bayonet lug
Bayonet attached
8x58R Danish (Swedish)
cartridges.
Left: original 8x58R Swedish military
cartridge Center: Norma commercial 8x58R m/89 Right: Lös
patroner (wooden tip
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