Pre RUclips I found a paper online detailing converting Low-wall 1885 .32 Rimfire to centerfire. It worked well. I rented the tools and converted to 32-20. Luckily RUclips wasn't around to tell me not to do it. Maybe you know the author of the paper. Written in the 1930's as I recall. I had a 45-70 rolling block Remington rifle 45-70 Shortened to the length of a 1894 Carbine for saddle scabbard use. Added a cheekpiece later. The rolling blocks are fun. I see several guys using green loctite to secure the threaded screw in the rimfire hole before drilling a centerfire hole. I used solder as suggested in the paper. The trick is carbide bits for the case hardened block. You don't want to heat the block enough to disturb the loctite or solder ..or affect the heat treatment. Thanks. I found a source for multiple re-sharpened carbide bits at a reasoble price and only broke three of them. :)
I enjoy your video's. I have a small collection of 32 rim rifles also. My favorite is a Martini action made in Belgaum around 1870's. The only other one I have seen like it is a 410 ga. but looked identical. The maker was most known for his double barrel shotguns. I also have a 1926 fordor model t. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to next video.
Nice rifles, Steve! I enjoyed your video. Makes me want to make more "Dimwit" videos. Rebuilding my cabin takes all my time and energy, but I have several videos planned for this winter. Keep 'em coming, Steve!
Mr. Potterfield of Midway Firearms did a vid on converting a .32 rimfire rolling block to .32-20. I have a Remington number 4 that i was planning on converting to .32 S&W long. The long colt brass is about .3185 and fits the .32 rimfire chamber. The .32 S&W is .3345 case diameter. I have a reamer for that. Would that .0165 difference weaken the chamber enough to be a poor choice when using factory loads?
Not sure what you mean by small block. If you are referring to the #4, then definitly not. The #2 is stronger, but with 130+ year old metalurgy, I would not go there. On the other hand, .32-20 would be a great cartridge. It was a factory chambering too.
What bullet mold are you using for those 32 cartridges? I have an antique mold for the 1849 Colt pocket model that will work for 32 Colt rim-fire but it doesn't have any grease grooves. Thanks for the video.
French company called H&C munitions....................they sell their solution to this problem...............................greetz from the Netherlands!
The #4 is the smallest. #2 is the only rifle with a curved rear receiver edge. There is a gunbroker sell that sells reloadable 32 rimfire cases and bullets.
If you are in facebook, my group has a lot of information. facebook.com/groups/1056562161516537/?ref=share. Also I've posted about it on the ASSRA forum. Use the search function on both.
The acorn blank is very similar in power to a centerfire primer, so there is also a powder charge. In the past, I have used power tool blanks with no additional powder. This works well also.
Nice video, no BS, very knowledgeable about the subject prèsented...learned new fire arm/ ammunition nomenclature...!!
Pre RUclips I found a paper online detailing converting Low-wall 1885 .32 Rimfire to centerfire. It worked well. I rented the tools and converted to 32-20. Luckily RUclips wasn't around to tell me not to do it. Maybe you know the author of the paper. Written in the 1930's as I recall. I had a 45-70 rolling block Remington rifle 45-70 Shortened to the length of a 1894 Carbine for saddle scabbard use. Added a cheekpiece later. The rolling blocks are fun. I see several guys using green loctite to secure the threaded screw in the rimfire hole before drilling a centerfire hole. I used solder as suggested in the paper. The trick is carbide bits for the case hardened block. You don't want to heat the block enough to disturb the loctite or solder ..or affect the heat treatment. Thanks. I found a source for multiple re-sharpened carbide bits at a reasoble price and only broke three of them. :)
Beautiful old rifles, thank you for keeping them shooting.
Beautiful rifles.
I enjoy your video's. I have a small collection of 32 rim rifles also. My favorite is a Martini action made in Belgaum around 1870's. The only other one I have seen like it is a 410 ga. but looked identical. The maker was most known for his double barrel shotguns. I also have a 1926 fordor model t. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to next video.
Hi Steve, Good shooting with your rolling blocks ! Also great encouragement for others to pick up these beauties and get them shooting. Regards....Doc
Nice rifles, Steve! I enjoyed your video. Makes me want to make more "Dimwit" videos. Rebuilding my cabin takes all my time and energy, but I have several videos planned for this winter. Keep 'em coming, Steve!
Loved this video sir! Keep ‘em coming
Thanks for sharing the info Steve!
Very professional entertaining video thanks
Very interesting video thank you sir.👍
That tempts me to make up a .32 cal swaged bullets heeled with hollow bases. Like the 22lr that I make.
Mr. Potterfield of Midway Firearms did a vid on converting a .32 rimfire rolling block to .32-20. I have a Remington number 4 that i was planning on converting to .32 S&W long. The long colt brass is about .3185 and fits the .32 rimfire chamber. The .32 S&W is .3345 case diameter. I have a reamer for that. Would that .0165 difference weaken the chamber enough to be a poor choice when using factory loads?
32 S&W is a common conversion for #4s. I would not go .32-20.
Is the small block Remington action
Strong enough to handle 32 H&R Magnum factory ammunition?
Thanks
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Not sure what you mean by small block. If you are referring to the #4, then definitly not. The #2 is stronger, but with 130+ year old metalurgy, I would not go there. On the other hand, .32-20 would be a great cartridge. It was a factory chambering too.
How much are these worth in 55 60% condition
What bullet mold are you using for those 32 cartridges?
I have an antique mold for the 1849 Colt pocket model that will work for 32 Colt rim-fire but it doesn't have any grease grooves.
Thanks for the video.
Got it, towards the end of the video.
I use two different bullets. The Ideal 299153 and Accurate Molds 31-090S.
French company called H&C munitions....................they sell their solution to this problem...............................greetz from the Netherlands!
Thats why rimfire revolvers are going up in the Netherlands🤣
The French even sell new pinfire hulls.
How do you tell the difference between the 2 and the 4 model? How can I buy some ammo for mine
The #4 is the smallest. #2 is the only rifle with a curved rear receiver edge. There is a gunbroker sell that sells reloadable 32 rimfire cases and bullets.
Hey do you show how to reload them or do you know of anything info online that could help
If you are in facebook, my group has a lot of information. facebook.com/groups/1056562161516537/?ref=share. Also I've posted about it on the ASSRA forum. Use the search function on both.
DO you add a small powder charge or just use the 22 blank as the propellant ?
The acorn blank is very similar in power to a centerfire primer, so there is also a powder charge. In the past, I have used power tool blanks with no additional powder. This works well also.
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thanks, I have a No4 in 32RF and a Stevens in 25RF and am embarked on the task of bringing them back to shooting life
Did you see my #4 RB .25 Stevens video? Ive shot it quite a bit.a wonderful little cartridge.
Not yet but I will look for it tonight
range day with the model A?
No not today. Just playing with my other antiques 😀
Hi I have a 32rimfire how do I find ammo for it
Look up seller "tenmile" on Gunbroker. He sells reloadable 32 rimfire cases and heel bullets.
Where can I get 32 rimfire reloadable ammo at
Look at my previous reply to you.