![]() If you are truly ignorant and wish to ignore that advice let us talk accuracy, high velocity sucks when it comes to overall accuracy. Using high velocity in any older rimfire rifles simply lacks judgement! The metal used on the barrels of these old rifles was the best available at the time but not anything compared to what we have today or as John observed, not the quality of the later versions, those being the Model 121 & 141. My favorite comparison is make note that when the Model 12 and 14 were introduced the Titanic was still afloat. Have to think in terms of 1912 technology. Model 14/141 and for years I have been telling owners of these that you When it comes to Remington rifles most of my expertise involves the In some cases if the damage is caught early enough a chamber iron can be used to push the damaged material back into position.ĭo nothing or sell at the next gun show are also options, but not the ones I would pick.I fight with myself when it comes to making comments to a post I didn't initiate but John made a statement "I'll give me usual warning about notįiring high velocity ammunition in a Model 12" that I wish to comment on. The fact that the 12 is pump action with lots of parts mounted to the bottom of the barrel will also complicate this option. The design of the barrel mounting will play a big factor in how easy it is to do. Not the first choice on a collectors piece, but this sounds like the other end of the market. If you have the machine tools and time to modify the barrel stub this can work. The welder needs to know his stuff and do a clean job. This is the sort of thing we consider on a 22 RF, but not a larger caliber. Line the barrel and re-chamber – common fix on older 22’s and easy to do in the home shop, but may be a bit tricky on this model as stated in a previous post ![]() I think they offered replacements at one time. Re-barrel – that means scrounging up a replacement barrel. The up side is you can’t go very far wrong where value is concerned. The down side is, no return on investment if you repair and sell. The model 12 Remington is a neat little pump action 22 as I recall.īased on the condition you describe the gun has minimal value on the collectors market. Ok, you have a beat up old 22 with firing pin damage to the chamber, rather common question. Thank you for any advice on repair or barrel availability. Is there any practical way to repair this? I like the rifle because it is small and light weight plus it has sentimental value.I would even replace the barrel if I could find one in decent shape.Would a hexagon barrel interchange with the round version? The firing pin has gouged a burr into the top of the the outer edge of the chamber where the rim would normally seat is corroded leaving very little support for the rim on the bullet. I have an old model 12 Remington 22 rifle which belonged to my dad.It shoots 22 short long or long rifle.Last patent date on it is 1912.It has the round barrel with a ser# of 542xxx.It is marked RW above the serial number.The butt plate is marked Winchester (!)ĭad picked it up years ago.The rifle has very little finish left.In fact it appears to have been fairly rusty at one time and someone cleaned it up.probably was stored in the barn loft after some kid shot the neighbors dog.
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