Make: Remington

Model: Type 2 New Model

Serial Number: NSNV

Year of Manufacture: 1867-1871

Caliber: 20 Gauge

Action Type: Single shot rolling block with extractor

Markings: The tang is marked with an 1866 patent date.

Barrel Length: 30.5” Fixed Cyl Choke

Sights / Optics: The front of the barrel has a brass bead. The chamber ring has a sighting groove.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a two piece walnut set with a straight wrist, fluted straight comb, and a buttplate. There are moderate handling marks throughout. There are cracks at the heel and a large one at the wrist. The LOP measures 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Fair overall condition as an antique.

Type of Finish: Blued, Case Color

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The smooth bore is gray. There is moderate pitting throughout. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 6/10 as an Antique.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about none of its metal finish. The case color frame has faded and gone to patina. 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 Type 2 New Model Rolling Block Shotgun, chambered in 20 Gauge, is a fascinating and rare example of Remington’s early rolling block sporting arms, manufactured between 1867 and 1871. These shotguns were based on the same rugged and reliable rolling block action that made Remington famous in both military and civilian markets. Originally designed for metallic cartridges, the rolling block platform proved versatile enough to be adapted into shotgun configurations, often marketed toward farmers, homesteaders, and frontiersmen needing a dependable single-shot firearm for utility and small game. This early Type 2 variant features a 30.5-inch barrel with a fixed cylinder choke, making it well-suited for short to medium range work with shot loads. The sighting groove on the chamber ring indicates that this receiver was factory assembled as a shotgun, rather than a later conversion. This example retains no original finish, with both the case-colored receiver and blued barrel having aged to a rich brown patina. The tang is clearly marked with an 1866 patent date, aligning with Remington’s early production period. The walnut stock set shows moderate handling wear and notable age, with cracks at the heel and a large one at the wrist, though the wood remains intact overall. The smoothbore barrel shows moderate pitting throughout, but remains serviceable, and the bore rates a 6/10 for an antique. The brass front bead sight remains intact, and the action is mechanically sound, still opening and locking up as designed. Despite its age and wear, the shotgun functions correctly, showcasing the durability and simplicity of the rolling block mechanism.

For collectors of Remington rolling blocks, early American sporting arms, or antique shotguns, this Remington Type 2 20 Gauge Rolling Block offers a rare opportunity to own a true black powder-era survivor. These early shotguns were produced in limited numbers compared to their rifle counterparts and are increasingly scarce on the collector’s market, particularly in any functional condition. Whether appreciated for its mechanical simplicity, early American craftsmanship, or potential for restoration, this Remington remains a remarkable piece of firearms history, capturing the transitional period from muzzleloaders to metallic cartridge arms in post-Civil War America.