The Model 121 Remington which replaced the Model 12 can handle high speed ammo for example. Perhaps someone else that knows this gun will be along. These are the last serial numbers for each year of production for the Model 81. I have no experience with the Model 6 so can't advise on it. Despite these production totals, rifles as high as 69929 have been observed. Many of the guns of this period were not stout enough for high speed ammo. If you value your gun, I would recommend sticking to standard velocity ammo and use a more modern gun for high speed ammo. But there are known examples of bolt failure in these guns due to repeated firing of high speed ammo over a period of time. I shot high speed ammo for a little while in the first Model 12 I owned without permanent damage. Can you shoot high speed ammo in the gun? You can, but repeated use of that ammo over a period of time can lead to damage of the bolt. Remington issued a number of variationsModel 12A, Model 12B, Model 12C and so onthat differed in barrel length and ammunition caliber variations, had round barrels and pistol grip stocks, as well as a few customizable features. Here's a link to the Model 12 on Remington's site.Īnd, a link to download the manual for it.There isn't adequate lockup surface between bolt and the receiver to safely withstand repeated firing of high velocity ammo over a period of time without risking damage to the gun. There should be some letters on the left-hand side of the barrel which will give the month and year of ing the following link. So my questions are, can anyone tell me what year this would be from approximatly, and also what version of the Model 12 it is, I have seen online that there were many different varieties of the 12 made. and if it helps, the rifle has a flip up rear sight. I think you've pretty well identified what you have.Ī Remington Model 12 Gallery Special (use only. The Serial Number is RW 519042 I think, I found that on the bottom of the reciever. Serial number also appears on trigger frame when the receiver is removed. it has an octagonal barrel, longer than 20 inches ( Approximatly 24 inches with threading), on the top of the barrel in front of the reciever it is stamped Remington Trademark 22 Short Serial number stamp on bottom of receiver '48559' with 'R W' above it. Refurbished Scopes Re-Glassed Scopes Restored Scopes Modern Scopes Scope Services Mounts Parts Cool Stuff Accessories Resources. Our Remington serial number lookup allows you to date your vintage rifle. Redneckyankee85 wrote:I have a Remington pump action rifle, from what i have been able to find out, it is a model 12, that is about all I know, I want to find out what year it was made and what make of the model 12 it is. Our Remington serial number lookup allows you to date your vintage rifle. The Serial Number is RW 519042 I think, I found that on the bottom of the reciever. On the side of the reciever it says Gallery Special, has a crescent buttplate, and what I guess should be called a semi pistol grip, the only other things I can say about it is that behind the trigger guard is stamped Remington UMC Trademark, and that is stamped on the buttplate as well. If you call Remington with your model and serial number they will give you the year of manufacture and the serial number range so you can figure out if it was late or early in that year. it has an octagonal barrel, longer than 20 inches (Approximatly 24 inches with threading), on the top of the barrel in front of the reciever it is stamped Remington Trademark 22 Short Remington did not begin the date coce until 1921, so any rifle prior tothat time will not have it.
I have a Remington pump action rifle, from what i have been able to find out, it is a model 12, that is about all I know, I want to find out what year it was made and what make of the model 12 it is.