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Remington Model 12 22 S/L/LR SN: 171798

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Remington Model 12 22 S/L/LR SN: 171798
Pump action rimfire rifle, serial number indicates probable manufacture date circa 1913. Features blued finish, smooth wood stock with straight wrist, "corn cob" grooved pump handle, 22" round barrel, 2/3 length magazine tube under barrel, takedown screw at receiver left side, blade front & adjustable rear sight, push button safety, Remington UMC black plastic buttplate. Bore is good or better condition, some frosting throughout. What appears as a raised area with thinner finish mid-barrel indicates a ring or bulge inside, barely visible when inspecting the bore. Retains 20% bluing, overall mostly dark color on metal, mottled with gray or brown color, patina and some pitting throughout, bare metal on edges and where action rubs. Front sight is much wider than barrel, appears to be a replacement part originally for a different model. Screws in pump handle appear to be newer replacements. Wood is good condition, scratched & dented, partially re-varnished, with signs of cleaning or light sanding at wrist. Buttplate is a bit small at toe, possibly re-contoured to smooth up a chipped tip. Markings are a bit hard to read due to patina, appear even. Trigger housing numbered "171798". Marked "F" on barrel in front of receiver, "RW" under receiver behind barrel. Condition is NRA Fair++ *** C&R Firearm ***