Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Limited Edition Remington Model 597 Semi-Automatic Rifle .22 Long Rifle

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Start price: $10

Estimated price: $250 - $450

Buyer's Premium: 12%

Description

This Dale Earnhardt Jr. Limited Edition Remington Model 597 is a semi-automatic rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle, designed for reliable rimfire performance with a distinctive commemorative aesthetic. The rifle features a 20-inch blued carbon steel barrel and a polymer stock adorned with a full-coverage camouflage pattern. The buttstock displays a red graphic of the number 8 alongside the signature of Dale Earnhardt Jr., and the right side of the forend is marked Limited Edition in red text. The receiver is clearly marked Remington MODEL 597 and carries the serial number A2673541. Barrel markings specify REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, INC. MAYFIELD, KY and 22 LONG RIFLE, with the factory date code characters xv 12 visible on the left side. The firearm is equipped with a ramped front blade sight and a windage-and-elevation adjustable rear leaf sight. It includes one detachable 10-round die-cast metal magazine featuring an orange follower. The rifle is finished with a black plastic buttplate embossed with the stylized RA Remington Arms monogram. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.


Condition report:

The rifle appears in like-new condition, showing minimal signs of handling or wear to the camouflage stock or the blued finish of the barrel and receiver. The bore is bright with sharp, well-defined rifling. The action cycles smoothly, and the magazine seats securely. The polymer stock remains vibrant with no visible cracks or significant abrasions, and the commemorative graphics are crisp.