Make: Kjøbenhavn Tøjhuus, Denmark

Model: M1867/96

Serial Number: 53397

Year of Manufacture: 1878

Caliber: 11.35x51mmR Danish Centerfire (cases for this chambering can be made by re-working .45/70 brass)

Action Type: Single shot rolling block rifle with extractor.

Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked with a crown and, “M-1867”. The rear tang is marked, “Kjøbenhavn Tøjhuus 1878”. The barrel and stock are marked, “53397”. There are small proofs throughout. The stock has a “G.C.” marking on the top of the comb and a small brass insert marked, “JR 422”.

Barrel Length: 35 1/4”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to a barrel mounted base. The rear sight is a flip-up V-notch ladder sight marked out to 21.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a two piece wood set with a capped forend & ramrod, barrel band, barrel band with sling loop, barrel band, straight wrist, straight comb, sling loop, with a stippled semi-crescent buttplate. There are pressure dents and scratches throughout. There are no cracks. The LOP measures 12 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Fine Plus overall condition as an antique. The stock is refinished.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling pronounced. There is little to no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10 for an antique.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are light spots of thinning and light patina throughout. The hammer and block are jeweled. The action has light wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent 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. This rifle has been factory converted to centerfire.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Leather sling.

Our Assessment: This Danish Remington Rolling Block M1867/96 is a superb example of a late 19th-century military conversion rifle, built at Kjøbenhavn Tøjhuus in 1878 and later arsenal-refurbished to fire smokeless centerfire ammunition. Originally designed as a rimfire rifle, this model was part of Denmark’s 1896 modernization effort, which economically converted thousands of M1867 rifles to use the more modern 11.35x51mmR centerfire cartridge. The result was the M1867/96—a rugged, accurate, and reliable long arm that extended the service life of the proven rolling block action in the age of smokeless powder. With its 35 1/4" barrel, ladder rear sight, and full military furniture, this rifle is both a historically important and mechanically capable platform. This example is in outstanding condition for a service rifle of its era. It retains approximately 95% of its new metal finish. The bore is exceptionally clean and bright, earning a rare 10/10 rating in this writer’s opinion. The wood has been refinished and remains structurally sound. Matching numbers on the barrel and stock, clear markings—including the “Kjøbenhavn Tøjhuus 1878” tang stamp—and the unique “JR 422” brass unit disc on the stock all contribute to its collector value. The hammer and breechblock have been jeweled, adding a unique aesthetic detail.

Whether you are a collector of European military arms, Remington rolling blocks, or smokeless black powder transition rifles, this Danish M1867/96 offers tremendous historical significance and condition rarity. Its original configuration, brilliant bore, and functional mechanics make it an ideal candidate for both display and careful shooting with handloaded ammunition. As a well-preserved artifact of Denmark’s arms development in the late 19th century, this rifle serves as a testament to both the ingenuity of military conversion programs and the enduring legacy of the Remington rolling block action.