Remington Model 12 .22

[mikestesting]

So I'm pretty excited. I've been holding onto a Remington Model 12 since my grandfather gave it to me in an emotional goodbye a few weeks before he passed away from cancer. This was in 1997.

I shot it once with my father after grandpa passed. After that, it was stored away. I took the gun out a few years later, maybe in 2000. I swore I lost a part because the breechblock was sitting loose in the receiver and it wasn't attached to anything. I was pretty bummed.

For some reason, I had the urge to take out grandpa's gun again from the safe. I googled it to see what I could find and I found a youtube video showing a breakdown of the rifle. I now realize that I do have all of the parts and can make the rifle functional again.

I just dissembled the rifle top clean it and I'm realizing it is a pain in the butt to get back together again.

But I just had to share this with fellow gunners. I am so ecstatic that I should be able to get my grandfather's gun in working condition again!!

[MiddleKingdom]

I have a Model 12 as well with a octagon barrel. My gunsmith and fellow Calgunners suggest shooting standard velocity rounds only. This rifle was manufactured before high velocity ammo was developed. If you go to the Remington website you can order a manual for it. Have fun with it.

[CC Gunsmithing]

^ +1 to fixing an heirloom you can give your grandkids

[mikestesting]

I have a Model 12 as well with a octagon barrel. My gunsmith and fellow Calgunners suggest shooting standard velocity rounds only. This rifle was manufactured before high velocity ammo was developed. If you go to the Remington website you can order a manual for it. Have fun with it.

mine is an octagon barrel as well. serial RW 273###

i can't tell what year it was made. any idea?

[mikestesting]

mine is an octagon barrel as well. serial RW 273###

i can't tell what year it was made. any idea?

it doesn't even state it is a Model 12.

[MiddleKingdom]

I think yours is older than mine (serial #788***). Mine does say Model 12 on the left side or the receiver right above the serial number. I'm guessing Remington can tell us when they were manufactured. I know they stopped making them in 1936. There are other models similar to the 12. If yours is not marked as such, how do you know it's a Model 12? I'm sure you're right, just asking.

[mikestesting]

I think yours is older than mine (serial #788***). Mine does say Model 12 on the left side or the receiver right above the serial number. I'm guessing Remington can tell us when they were manufactured. I know they stopped making them in 1936. There are other models similar to the 12. If yours is not marked as such, how do you know it's a Model 12? I'm sure you're right, just asking.

the older models were not marked with a Model 12. I have a Standard 12c, to be specific.

http://homesteadfirearms.com/appraisals/Remington12/Rem12model-configurations.htm

I used the above link to ID it. You have to use the last 'Step 2' link for it to work. http://homesteadfirearms.com/apprais...variations.htm


I am currently having a hell of a time getting the rifle back together. Do I connect the breechblock to the action bar before sliding both into the receiver? If I do that, the action bar does not go low enough for the bar to clear the receiver and press the button to insert it.

[MiddleKingdom]

Now you're scaring me from taking mine apart. As I recall there is a guy on YouTube that does it. I followed his directions and it worked out fine. My only issue was the initial breakdown of the rifle.

[mikestesting]

i just figured it out. it was so easy it was hard. way too easy once you know how to do it. terrible to figure out.

[Tank 57]

Have fun with it.Your Grandfather wanted you to shoot it and enjoy it.What a great way to remember him.

[redcliff]

I grew up shooting these old pump .22 rifles and still love them. I'm sure you'll enjoy shooting yours very much.

This thread reminds me I need to take out my Model 12 for some shooting soon Maybe I'll bring the Winchester 63 along too.

[Izzy43]

Show us them old guns, we love it.

[mikestesting]

I'll get some up tonight after work.

[mikestesting]

Pics posted.

[gorn5150]

I have a model 12A that was my Grandfathers rifle. When it was passed to me in the early 70's I took it apart. I wanted to check it to see how it had fared over the years. This rifle was what put food on the family table during the Depression in rural Montana. I found that due to the high quality of the manufactured parts it showed little wear.

The stock has some war wounds from all the years of use. The rear sight came with an elevation slide, that is long gone. Since I can remember the elevation was held by a piece of a matchbook. I've got the part to replace it, but just can't bring myself to do it. Years ago, after shooting it I was home with my Son cleaning it. I decided to remove the butt plate just for grins. Inside the stock bolt hole I found a rolled up piece of paper. It had my Grandpa's name and address written on it. That was an amazing discovery for us.

I love that rifle and in 2 more years when he is old enough, my Grandson gets it.