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Make: Remington
Model: Nylon 66
Serial Number: 2207623
Year of Manufacture: 1971 (KU Date Code), C&R
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Semi-Auto Fed by Buttstock Mounted Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “2207623”. The barrel is marked “PAT.PEND. / Remington / 22 L.R. ONLY” with an “KU” date code, “32”, and additional proofs.
Barrel Length: 19 1/2"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade screwed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u notch leaf adjustable for elevation and windage fixed to the barrel shroud. The top of the receiver is scope grooved.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece “chocolate finished” mohawk brown plastic with capped checkered pistol grip, fluted straight comb, plastic buttplate, black capped forend, and checkered forend with smooth white diamonds. The toe of the buttplate has several losses. The LOP measures approximately 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The bottom of the buttstock is splitting down the middle from the butt to the grip. There are scattered scratches, scuffs, and minor compressions. The stock rates in about Poor - Fair overall condition given the splitting buttstock.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The front sight and part of the barrel in front of the shroud has turned a slight plum hue. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. There are a few minor handling marks. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The rifle has a tang safety mounted in the top of the wrist. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Remington Nylon 66 Brown Mohawk .22 LR Semi-Automatic Rifle, introduced in 1959, marked a revolutionary step forward in firearm manufacturing by incorporating DuPont’s Zytel nylon polymer into its construction. Notably lightweight, durable, and requiring minimal maintenance, the Nylon 66 quickly gained popularity as an innovative rimfire rifle. This 1971 production model is particularly desirable among collectors, featuring a 19 ½-inch barrel, distinctive brown nylon stock branded as the "Mohawk Brown" finish, tubular magazine fed through the buttstock, and open iron sights adjustable for elevation and windage.
From a collector's standpoint, the Nylon 66 rifle holds significant historical and nostalgic value. Its groundbreaking polymer design set a new standard for rifle construction, influencing firearm manufacturing for decades. Whether appreciated as a collectible piece or as a reliable, accurate, and remarkably resilient shooter, this Remington Nylon 66 Brown Mohawk embodies a notable milestone in firearms history.