Gun Collectors Dream Auction #81 January 31st & Feb 1st
Lot 1146:
Sold for: $500
Description
A single Remington Model 12 slide-action repeating rifle, featuring an octagonal barrel configuration often associated with the Model 12C variant. The rifle is chambered for .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle rimfire ammunition, as marked on the barrel. The action is a bottom-eject pump-action design utilizing a tubular magazine located beneath the barrel. The furniture consists of a grooved wooden pump forend and a straight grip buttstock. Visible markings on the receiver include the model designation MODEL 12 and the serial number 750817. The top of the barrel is stamped with the manufacturer information and patent dates: REMINGTON ARMS-UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO. REMINGTON WORKS. ILION, N.Y. U.S.A. PEDERSEN’S PATENTS JAN. 5, 1909. OCT. 12, 1909. MAR. 8, 1910. NOV. 21, 1911. APR. 16, 1912. The rifle is fitted with standard iron sights, including an adjustable rear sight and a blade front sight. The metal buttplate is marked REMINGTON U.M.C. TRADE MARK.
Condition report:
The magazines are in good used condition. The polymer bodies show minor surface scuffs, handling marks, dust, and light wear consistent with field use and storage. All three magazines appear structurally sound with no visible cracks or major damage to the feed lips or bodies. Functionality has not been tested with live ammunition or a host firearm. It is the buyer\'s responsibility to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal firearms laws regarding magazine capacity and transfer.
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