Remington 121S

MacD · Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 9:04 pm Post subject: Remington 121S

My friend from my navy days is a bit of a collector of old treasures. He called me to get my opinion on the subject rifle. It is in very good condition (NRA standards). It is chambered in 22 Remington Special which apparently is identical to 22 WRF. While uncommon ammo is still available. Does anyine have any experience with this rifle (last made in 1955) or its predcessor the model 12?

PaulS · Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 9:30 pm Post subject: Re: Remington 121S

I am asking this because I have a 581 and they made a 581S that had a smooth bore - is this a smooth bore? (My guess is that they were used with shot loads)

slimjim · Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 4:35 am Post subject: Re: Remington 121S

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/..._Model_121

List the 121SB as the smooth bore and the 121 as "Special" Grade. Also confirmed on the Remington website

www.remington.com/prod...aster.aspx

PaulS · Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 9:47 pm Post subject: Re: Remington 121S

Good! I just wondered and wanted to be sure - that's why I ask.

MacD · Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 11:13 am Post subject: Re: Remington 121S

I also did some checking online. Seems this is a rare find. He is making an offer and has found some CCI ammo. While it says .22 it is not a .224 bullet but .228 and 45 grains. He has s also checking for the date code. The seller says it is late 1930's. Told him I would buy it if he doesn't.