Make: Remington

Model: 1867 Type 2 New Model Rifle

Serial Number: 9781

Year of Manufacture: 1867 to 1871

Caliber: 12.17x44mmR

Action Type: Single shot rolling block with extractor.

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked, “9781” and the top has inspector marks and the Carl Gustafs crown over “C”. The receiver tang is marked with the Remington’s 1866 rollmark. All serialized parts are matched. The stock has a unit mark with a brass plate over top marked, “10R B No. 2456”.

Barrel Length: 33”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a barleycorn blade post set into a raised base. The rear sight is a small U-notch dovetailed to the barrel.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a two piece sporterized wood set with a straight wrist, straight comb, and semi-crescent buttplate. There are scratches and pressure dents throughout. There are cracks at the receiver and buttplate. The LOP measures 13 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Good overall condition as an antique.

Type of Finish: Case Color, Blued

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is light gray and the rifling well defined. There is light erosion in the bore along with very small spots of pitting. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10 for an Antique.

Most antique firearms have bores that will show erosion. This is not only due to age but also to the use of black powder. When fired, black powder reacts corrosively. NRA Antique Firearm Conditions Standards are quite lenient for bores. In some cases, the NRA standards disregarded the bore’s condition for collector’s firearms.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 65% of its metal finish. The receiver retains almost no case color with spots of patina and has been sanitized. The barrel retains much of its bluing with spots of light thinning and handling wear. The screw heads are lightly tooled. The markings are mostly clear with spots faded. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine 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 Swedish Remington Rolling Block 1867 Type 2 New Model Rifle, chambered in 12.17x44mmR, is a fine representation of the transitional period in European small arms history. Originally manufactured between 1867 and 1871, these rifles were built under license and widely issued to Swedish and Norwegian military units before later being sold off or converted for civilian use. This particular example shows signs of sporterization, reflecting its second life in civilian hands, but it retains important military features including matching serialized parts and inspector markings from Carl Gustafs. The brass unit disc on the stock, marked “10R B No. 2456,” adds another layer of provenance. Despite its age and modifications, this rifle is in respectable condition, retaining approximately 65% of its metal finish. The barrel still shows much of its refinish bluing, while the receiver, though sanitized and faded, retains enough definition to confirm its authenticity. The bore remains in impressive condition for a black powder rifle, rating 8/10 with well-defined rifling and only minor erosion and scattered pinprick pitting. The stock shows typical wear, with pressure dents, scratches, and cracks at both the receiver and buttplate, but remains structurally sound and functional. The mechanics are solid, and the action cycles properly, maintaining the practical integrity of this 150-year-old rifle.

Collectors and enthusiasts of Scandinavian arms or 19th-century military rifles will find this Swedish Remington to be an attractive acquisition. Its sporterized configuration doesn’t diminish its historical value, especially with matching numbers and military inspection markings still intact. The 12.17x44mmR cartridge is representative of the black powder era, and this rifle’s solid bore suggests it could still serve as a black powder shooter in the hands of a competent handloader. Whether displayed for its historical context or appreciated for its mechanical durability, this rolling block remains a worthy and functional relic from the golden age of single-shot military rifles.