Remington Model 512 Sportsmaster
The Remington Model 512 Sportmaster is a bolt-action rifle manufactured by Remington Arms. The Model 512 has a 25 in barrel, a one-piece hardwood stock, and a blued metal finish. An unusual feature of this rifle is that it uses a tubular magazine in conjunction with a bolt action.
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Most modern tube-fed firearms typically use a lever action or a pump action, but in the middle of the 20th century, many bolt-action.22's used tubular magazines as the high-capacity magazine of the era.
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• Name — Remington Model 512 Sportmaster • Origin — United States • Type — Rifle • Is Ranged — yes • Designer — Remington R&D • Manufacturer — Remington Arms • Production Date — 1940–1962 1964–1966 (Model 512X) • Number — approx. 393,665 • Variants — Model 512P Model 512SB Model 512X • Weight — 6 lbs • Length — 43 in • Part Length — 25 in • Cartridge —.22 LR,.22 Long, and.22 Short • Action — Bolt-Action • Feed — Tubular magazine • 22-rounds (22 short) • 17-rounds (22 long) • 15-rounds (22 LR) • Sights — White metal bead front, open rear
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Variants
• Model 512P • The Model 512P had the same specs as the standard model but with a patridge-type blade front sight and a "point-crometer" peep rear sight. Link to owners manual. • Model 512SB • The Model 512SB was the SmoothBore model (Garden Gun) with open sights. • Model 512X • The Model 512X featured improved sights and was produced from 1964 until 1966.
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