#11 • 19th Century Remington .32 EXL Rolling Block Rimfire Rifle

Part of March 2025 Firepower Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $225.00

Status: Sold

Category: Firearms

Manufacturer: Remington Type: Rifle Model: .32 EXL Caliber: .32 Barrel Length: 27" Optics: N/A ATF Form 4473 Required: No Log: N/A S/N: 8639S Ref #: N/A Notes: The Remington Rolling Block is a single-shot, breech-loading rifle introduced in 1866 by E. Remington & Sons of Ilion, New York. Known for its robust rolling-block action, which allows the breechblock to rotate rearward for loading, this design became one of the most widely used rifles of the late 19th century. Its strength, simplicity, and reliability led to its adoption by military forces, civilian shooters, and hunters worldwide. This example, serial number 8639s, was likely manufactured in the 1880s and is chambered for .32 Extra Long Rimfire (EXL), a now-obsolete cartridge once favored for small game hunting and target shooting. It features a 27-inch barrel and a traditional walnut stock and forend. The rifle is equipped with factory iron sights, typically consisting of a blade front and a buckhorn-style rear sight. Weighing approximately 7 to 8 pounds, the rifle maintains a balanced profile suitable for precision shooting. The rolling-block mechanism is manually operated, automatically cocking the hammer as the breech is opened. This design ensured reliable operation even with the black powder rimfire cartridges of the era. The .32 EXL Rimfire cartridge produced an estimated muzzle velocity of 1,000 to 1,200 feet per second, offering moderate ballistic performance for its intended use. Please see the photographs for more details, or contact us at 907-570-7050 or email us at FFL@alaskapremierauctions.com / Admin@alaskapremierauctions.com to schedule an in-person preview of the firearm. ***All federal firearm background checks are conducted in-house, please allow pick-up times to reflect paperwork processing time (approx. 30-45 minutes).