Pre-1928 Remington Model 12 Blue 22" .22LR Pump Action RifleOur Assessment: Back in 1908 Remington wanted something to compete with Winchester's famed Model 94 but the faster, smoother operation of a pump gun had a lot of advantages. John Pedersen, the inventor of the Pedersen device used on rifles in WWI, had already designed several Remington shotguns. He was given the assignment to design a high-power pump to compete with Winchester's lever actions. He started with the Model 12 rimfire model in 1909 and designed its big brother, the Model 14 in 1912. The Model 12 and 14 rifles were butter smooth with a magazine tube that moved with the slide. This Model 12 rifle has a 22" round barrel and is chambered in .22 Long Rifle. This a nice little takedown rifle that probably served someone for squirrels and rabbits back in the day and will be fun for informal plinking! Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: Remington
Model: 12
Serial Number: 735450
Year of Manufacture: 1928
Caliber: .22 S L LR
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle
Markings: Standard Model 12 markings.
Barrel Length: 22"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an aftermarket custom blade set in a slotted base that is dovetailed into the barrel. The rear sight is a "V" notch elevator sight dovetailed into the barrel. The top of the trigger guard portion of the receiver has a pair of drilled, tapped, and filled holes.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece walnut. The forend is grooved and the buttstock is smooth with a straight grip, straight comb, and aftermarket buttplate. The buttstock has been reprofiled at the rear. The buttstock has been sanded. There are scattered dings, scrapes, and marks in the wood. There are some scattered handling marks. The LOP measures 13" from the front of the trigger to the back of the aftermarket checkered black plastic buttplate. The plate has some scattered wear. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp where not interrupted by erosion. There are some scattered spots of pitting and erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion and for the age, the bore rates a 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 92% of its metal finish. The two portions of the receiver are serial matching. There are some areas of erosion and pitting under the finish. There are some nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There are some scattered areas of oxidation. There are areas of thinning and finish loss. The screw heads are sharp to lightly worn with strong slots. The markings are rounded but legible. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
CA LEGALITY: CA C&R: YES, CA PPT: NO.
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