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Remington Model 12 Pump Action .22 Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
Remington Model 12 Pump Action .22 Rifle
Included in this lot is a Remington Model 12 rifle in caliber .22 Short, Long or Long Rifle. The Remington Model 12 is a slide-action, solid-breech, hammerless, takedown, side-ejection, repeating rifle that loads from a tubular magazine mounted under the barrel. This gun, designed by J. D. Pederson, was introduced in 1909 and produced through 1936. The gun featured a hammerless action and competed quite successfully with the 1906 Winchester which still had an exposed hammer. This example features a 24” octagonal barrel, the original small buckhorn rear sight with blade front sight are missing. The barrel is marked, “REMINGTON ARMS UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO. REMINGTON WORKS, ILION, N.Y., U.S.A.” along with “PEDERSON’S PATENTS” listed from 1909 through 1912. “REMINGTON TRADE MARK” and caliber designation is also clearly stamped on the barrel. As is correct for early Model 12 rifles, there are no markings on the receiver aside from the serial number on the bottom. This is a takedown rifle that was very popular when sportsmen took to the woods via bicycle, train or small water craft. A quick turn of the knurled takedown screw on the left side of the receiver allowed the barrel assembly to be separated from the receiver and butt stock for easy packing and storage. The takedown on this example is still tight and solid. The action also is tight and the sliding button safety behind the trigger works perfectly. The walnut stock and for end are both solid with the butt stock showing an attractive straight grain pattern. All metal surfaces show a most attractive aged bluing. The straight grip stock shows a significant amount of tape around the grip of the firearm, presumably fixing a crack or large break. Serial Number: RW 337251. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.