Remington Model 512 Sportsmaster
| Remington Sportmaster 512 | |
|---|---|
  | |
| Type | Sporting and Target Rifle |
| Place of origin | U.S.A. |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Remington |
| Produced | 1940 - 1962 (512A, 512P, 512SB), 1965 - 1967 (512X only) |
| No. built | approx. 393,665 |
| Variants | 512P, 512SB, 512X |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | pounds (Empty magazine) |
| Barrel length | 25 inches |
| Cartridge | .22 Long Rifle, .22 Long, and .22 Short |
| Action | Bolt-Action |
| Feed system | 15-round tublar magazine |
| Sights | Open or peep |
The Sportmaster 512 series is a .22 caliber, bolt action, tubular magazine-fed rifle manufactured by Remington Arms between 1940 and 1962 and 1965 and 1967.[1][2] The Sportmaster 512 has a 25" barrel, a one piece hardwood stock, and a blued metal finish. An interesting feature of this rifle is that it uses a tubular magazine and a bolt action. Most tube fed firearms typically utilize a lever action or a pump action.
The Sportmaster 512 was part of the Remington 51x series of rimfire rifles consisting of the Targetmaster 510, Scoremaster 511, Sportmaster 512, Matchmaster 513, and Junior Special 521.
Variants
- 512A (Standard; open sight mounted on the barrel as pictured)
- 512P (Peep sight)
- 512SB (Smoothbore for .22 LR shot cartridges)
- 512X
- 512 - At some point the receiver was grooved for a scope mount.
References
- ^ "Firearm Model History - Remington Model 512 Sportmaster". Remington Arms Company.
- ^ "Firearm Model History - Rimfire Rifles". Remington Arms Company.
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