![]() Then about 1/4 inch below that letter is a stamped horizontal line. There's a letter "P" on top, very close to the barrel. When I started looking for the barrel code to see when it was made, I found a rather unique stamping. I painted the front sight bead white so these old failing eyes can see it. Wanted something to just plink with that reminded me of the "gallery guns" I used to shoot at the fair when I was a kid. It has a round barrel, straight grip, and a flat buttplate. I recently purchased a Remington model 12 from a local pawn shop. I have a Model 12A with octagon barrel that has never been modified. ![]() Not all Model 12A Remingtons came with a round barrel. SHOOTER13 wrote:Welcome to the Remington Owners Forum Philippe !! As the grade increased, the quality of the wood used on the rifles improved, and they could be ordered with any number of custom embellishments, including but not limited to special sights, engraving, and silver and/or gold inlays. The Model 12 D, E, and F were deluxe variants. 22 WRF/Remington Special was loaded exclusively with smokeless propellant in an attempt to dissuade the use of blackpowder ammunition in the new repeating rifles. 22 Winchester Rim Fire (WRF) cartridge, but Remington produced the cartridge under that designation as it did not want to mark its competitor’s initials on its rifles. 22 Remington Special was dimensionally and ballistically identical to the better-known. There were also the Models 12 CS/DS/ES/FS, all chambered for the. The Model 12A came with a round barrel, whereas all the rest were fitted with octagonal barrels. 22 Short only), 12C (Target Model and NRA Target Grade), 12D (Peerless), 12E (Expert), and 12F (Premier). 22 short / long / long rifle.Īs was the company’s usual practice, Remington offered the Model 12 in several grades: 12A (Basic Model), 12B (Gallery Model. It featured a compact receiver and a tubular magazine. The Model 12 was Remington’s first successful pump-action. Serial numbers were then jumped to 700,000 and continued.Welcome to the Remington Owners Forum Philippe !! Combined 12-gauge "Model 11" and "The Sportsman" serial numbers reached 499,999 on August 1, 1943. From then on the "Model 11" and "The Sportsman" were serial numbered together, continuing the Model 11 sequences. 14, 1938, they ended the separate serial numbers for the 20-gauge “The Sportsman” at 16,753. 24, 1937, they stopped the separate serial number sequence in the 5xx,xxx range for the 12-gauges and finally on Feb. 28, 1937, they stopped the separate serial number sequence in the 2xx,xxx range for the 16-gauge "The Sportsman" on Aug. (system won't allow me this sixth picture) At the same time, the name "The Sportsman" or "Model 11" began being stamped on the bolt. In 1937, Remington reduced the roll-stamping on "The Sportsman" to one bird on each side and started putting the roll-stamping on Model 11 receivers as well. In 1934 DuPont acquired controlling interest of Remington Arms Co., Inc. The Sportsman early style.jpg (50.11 KiB) Viewed 47391 times In 1930, they also introduced a three-shot version in 20-gauge called "The Sportsman." In 1931, they added the 16-gauge to the line with 16-gauge serial numbers starting at 1,500,000. Model 11 20-gauge serial numbers began at 1,000,000. In 1930, they introduced the 20-gauge Model 11. Circa 1927/8 they changed the safety from the lever inside the trigger guard to a crossbolt behind the trigger. was officially dissolved on August 11, 1920. Remington Arms - Union Metallic Cartridge Co., Inc. and on May 24, 1920, a new company was incorporated, Remington Arms Co., Inc. On May 20, 1920, the board elected to dissolve Remington Arms - Union Metallic Cartridge Co., Inc. ![]() on January 14, 1916.Īfter the Great War the company found itself over expanded and in trouble so needed a reorganization. In 1916 in order to finance war production expansion the company incorporated and became Remington Arms - Union Metallic Cartridge Co., Inc. ![]()
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