'71 Rolling Block Cleaning Rod

[Badlands Beady]

I recently picked up an original 3-band 1871 Remington rolling block (50-70), 36" muzzle to breach, that was issued to the 65th New York.  It doesn't have a cleaning  rod, and I'm told reproductions are available (somebody on GunBroker is selling a 34" original rod for ~$200 - a bit out of my range).  Can anyone suggest where I could start looking?

While I'm at it, I'd also like to have a new sling made (I have the original), and get some new swivels.

[Trailrider]

I didn't look in my catalogs, but did you try S&S Firearms?  Also, Dixie Gun Works might have one.

Is that rifle a New York State or Navy?

[Badlands Beady]

New York State or Navy?      As I said, it was issued to the 65th NY.  The person I bought it from said, from his research, it was probably used in a couple of riots.

[Trailrider]

New York State or Navy?      As I said, it was issued to the 65th NY.  The person I bought it from said, from his research, it was probably used in a couple of riots.

On which side?    Those NY State Rolling Blocks are neat.  They have the automatic safety, where the hammer automatically drops into the safety notch when the breech is closed.  Not sure why I sold both a carbine and a rifle...years ago.  Dumb!

[Badlands Beady]

Well, I *might* have found a cleaning rod at S&S.  Thanks, Trailrider!  I downloaded their catalog and placed an online order; I guess I have to wait until morning for them to confirm they actually have one in stock.  It's a repro, though, so it *should* be available.

[Pitspitr]

I love my NYS roller. Been contemplating using it in Texas in November if I can get away.