The "tang" sight appears to be a Marble flexible joint sight with the sliding lock.period correct, but not normal for that gun. But there was a large variety of sights available at that time.either from the factory or as aftermarket.so the front sight is cool. ![]() Can't see enough to tell, but that is not a typical front sight on the gun.resembles a Sheard or some such. If the bore is good, you are fortunate, as many of these early guns suffered from improper care after using the period corrosive ammo available then. You appear to have a nice specimen there. "Model 12" was not stamped on the guns until the following year, so lots of folks refer to the first year guns as "pre-Model 12". Pederson was main designer of the Model 12, so I'm sure his name is in there. At some point, I spent some time researching for patents, I think I have some or all of those including what the patents were for and by whom. My latest version of the Model 12 has, in addition to the 1909 patent on the barrel, patents for 1910, 1911, and 1912. 22 Rimfire Rifles by John Guide and Roy Marcot - the listing from Remington for serial numbers arranged by year of manufacture puts your gun with serial number 12935 as being made in 1909, since the last serial number listed is 14286 if I didn't cross my eyes while looking. Like most folks in this "information age", I have learned to rely on knowing where to look for information rather than trying to retain it all in my head.that would be a disaster for me anyway.Īccording to my copy of the excellent book - Remington. Most folks here use a web hosting site for posting photos.like Photobucket. Perhaps a factory order but more likely an after market item. The tang sight was a common item on the guns back then. Perhaps John Guide or someone else will come along and throw in their two cents worth. And this is very important I'm not an expert on the Model 12.I know a lot about a few things, a little about a lot of things, and nothing about a whole bunch more.so don't quote me on the above. And Remington did supply customers with a lot of options over time. I can't explain your LR version, but then the gun was made close to the time of introduction of the LR version for the octagon barrel. 3 Target Grade gun with octagon barrel, steel butt plate, and chambering for S, L, and LR was introduced in 1910. 22 LR only, and the Model 2 Gallery Grade in with a 24" octagon barrel, metal butt plate, and chambered for short only.Ĥ) The No. 1 Standard Grade with a round barrel, rubber butt plate, and. Looking at the book here to refresh my memory, I see the following:ġ) Your serial number puts the gun as being made in late 1909.1st year of manufacture.Ģ) First year guns were not marked "Model 12" as I recall, that happened later on - on the barrel and then finally to the receiver.ģ) There were supposedly only two models available the first year, the No. I’M CERTAIN THE ANSWER IS IN THAT BOOK BUT IT SELLS ON AMAZON FOR $200.Īttention Forum Moderator-I'd LOVE to post a series of photos but my profile does not currently allow me to do so. I don’t know what that says about the age, but it seems like good way to differentiate it from certain models and/or years/eras.ĭOES ANYONE HAVE ACCESS TO THAT FAMOUS REMINGTON RIMFIRE BOOK DETAILING ALL THEIR GUNS? The Complete Book on Remington. One clue is that my gun lacks a model stamp, and also lacks a “Remington Trade Mark” stamp on the top of the barrel behind the rear sight. Every rifle image I’ve seen on google images shows a model number on the barrel or the action body. ![]() It is specifically not stamped as taking “long or short” rounds-something I have see on other rifle images. It seems like the lack of stamps should be helpful in narrowing the search. The manufacture and patent stamp indicate a 1909 patent I’ve even loosened the wood grip to slide it forward but no more of the stamp is revealed. But the right portion of the capital letter “H” didn’t get into the metal, as if the stamp was misaligned. On the pump slide’s right side there appears to be an “H” stamped into the steel right behind the wood grip. There is a “W” stamped into the barrel’s left side Serial number: 12935 with an “RW” stamp above it Tang site (I assume it is stock-am I wrong?) It’s way too much fun to own, recreationally shoot, and hunt with.Īlmost certainly a Model 12 but the model designation appears nowhere on the weapon. So I know its value is on the low end of whatever. My rifle is old and has a certain guaranteed antique value but it has wear and some pitting in the barrel and action. 22 rifle and I am looking for a year of manufacture based on the serial number.
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