Remington Model 121 Fieldmaster .22LR 25" 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 a Model 121 which was the improved replacement of the Model 12. This rifle has a round 24" barrel and is chambered in .22 S, L or L.R. The rifle is in Very Good condition with about 70% of its finish remaining. The serial number on the trigger guard portion of the takedown receiver matches the barreled portion. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and is certainly a shooter. This would make a good addition to a collection of early pump-action rifles! Please see our photos, good luck and happy bidding!
Make: Remington
Model: 121 Fieldmaster
Serial Number: 158278
Year of Manufacture: 1950
Caliber: .22 S L LR
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Markings: Standard Model 121 markings.
Barrel Length: 25"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is beaded blade dovetailed into the barrel. There is no rear sight, there are rear of the barrel is installed with a dovetail blank. The top of the barrel has a pair of drilled and tapped holes, one is in front of the blank and the other is behind it.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock stocks are walnut. The forend is grooved and the buttstock has a pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered alloy buttplate. There is some wear at the toe. There are some scattered little nicks and marks through the finish. There are a few areas of crazing to the finish. The LOP measures 13 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
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 and for the age, the bore rates a 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its metal finish. The two portions of the receiver are serial matching. This rifle was returned to Remington for work. There are some scattered areas of oxidation and light surface frost. Some of the metal has taken on a muted patina. There is finish wear on some of the edges. There are a few nicks, scratches, and scrapes. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. 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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