Gun Collectors Dream Auction #86 Collector Auction
Lot 1536:
Description
This is a Remington Model 12 pump-action takedown rifle chambered for .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle cartridges, originally designed by J.D. Pedersen as a sleek and reliable sporting arm. The rifle features a 24-inch octagonal barrel with an under-barrel tubular magazine and a takedown frame for easy transport and cleaning. The metal surfaces exhibit a well-worn finish that has transitioned to a natural brown patina, with visible surface oxidation and light pitting present on the barrel and receiver. The furniture consists of a smooth walnut buttstock and a ribbed wood forend, both showing significant field wear including scratches, dings, and a minor area of wood loss at the wrist where it meets the receiver. Key markings include the model designation MODEL 12 above the serial number 804898 on the left side of the receiver. The top of the barrel is stamped with the Remington trademark over 22 SHORT, LONG OR LONG RIFLE, along with a two-line address reading REMINGTON ARMS-UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO., REMINGTON WORKS, ILION, N.Y. U.S.A. and PEDERSEN’S PATENTS JAN. 5, 1909, OCT. 12, 1909, MAR. 8, 1910, NOV. 21, 1911, APR. 16, 1912. The rifle is fitted with a blade front sight and an adjustable rear leaf sight, and it retains its original crescent-shaped metal buttplate marked with the REMINGTON UMC TRADE MARK logo. A prominent takedown screw is located on the left side of the receiver. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The metal surfaces show a heavy brown patina with significant thinning to the original blued finish and scattered surface oxidation and light pitting throughout. The walnut stock and forend are in fair condition with numerous handling marks, dings, and scratches, including a small crack and minor wood loss at the wrist. The action appears to cycle and function correctly, though it has not been live-fire tested. The bore was not internally inspected. The steel crescent buttplate shows wear and oxidation consistent with the rest of the firearm.
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