What is this?? - The Firearms Forum

poolhustler · 10-25-2009, 11:19 PM

I got this Remmington .22 recently and can't find out any info on it.

There is no model # on it.

Any ideas of model #, year, value, etc???

Thanks,

Russ.....

Suicide*Ride · 10-25-2009, 11:54 PM

I have no idea poolhustler, but think it's a very cool little rifle & wouldn't mind owning it!! I'm sure someone who knows something about it will be along shortly to give you an answer!

Welcome to TFF!

SR

poolhustler · 10-26-2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Suicide*Ride

I have no idea poolhustler, but think it's a very cool little rifle & wouldn't mind owning it!! I'm sure someone who knows something about it will be along shortly to give you an answer!

Welcome to TFF!

SR

TY Sir!!!!!

RJay · 10-26-2009, 07:57 AM

Research Remington Model 16/16A. 1914-1928, In excellent condition 400 down to 75 in poor.

Suicide*Ride · 10-26-2009, 11:16 AM

http://www.remington.com/library/his...e/model_16.asp

@ Poollhustler: below is a quote from a Google search that I did re: your mod. 16 Remington. At 1st, I thought you had a regular old rifle chambered in 22LR. After reading the quote below, I found out that I was wrong.

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Pete, Let me help you out. I do own a Mod 16, in fact it is only a 2 digit serial #. I purchased it many years ago. It's meant to ONLY shoot 22 Remington Automatic shells. They are simular to a LR but tapered (larger to the base). The development of autoloading rifles was made possible by the invention of smokeless powder. The 22 variation was designed so that the blackpowder shells of the day where not interchangable. The 22 winchester and 22 remington automatic cartridges are NOT interchangable. Each company wanted to benifit from ther OWN ammo sales. People have tried to shoot 22 LR with very poor results. Even more disasterous is when black powder shells or Lesmoke where shot in these. The Remington guns where not as popular as the winchester and sales where poor. Obvious that is why you don't see many. I do shoot mine on occasion, but at a dollar/shell it can be expensive. Ammo has not been produced since the late 1930's - early 40's. The lack of ammo has also kept the price of the guns down. As with all condition is everything. I have only seen 3 of these guns in 25 years, but the internet would make them easier to find. If you want I can send you pictures of some ammo boxes.

A good thing to know the difference as using the wrong ammunition could be dangerous! Hope the above info has been helpfull!

FWIW - Just 1 of many reasons why I do my own little internet search on interesting old firearms!! Before today, I knew nothing about Remington 22 Automatic shells. Thanks for posting Poolhustler!!

*ETA: & many thanks to Ron for enlightening us as to the model!!

So what if it's not an every day shooter..

...it's still VERY KOOL!!

SR

scudrunner · 10-26-2009, 11:49 AM

WOW!!

That's pretty sweet PH,
I wonder if you could get it re-chambered for the .22LR?

Just a thought.....

RJay · 10-26-2009, 04:12 PM

22 long rifle will not cycle through the action. Note, Cartridges of the World is a book every one should have.

There is also a Winchester 22 Auto cartridge , the two are not interchangable. You have a wall hanger.

poolhustler · 10-27-2009, 12:44 AM

Awesome info guys. Thanks!!!!

Considering i paid practically nothing for it, it will make a great addition to my wall hanger collection

Best,

Russ.......

10-25-2009, 11:19 PM	#1
poolhustler Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	What is this?? I got this Remmington .22 recently and can't find out any info on it. There is no model # on it. Any ideas of model #, year, value, etc??? Thanks, Russ..... -->

10-25-2009, 11:54 PM	#2
Suicide*Ride Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Golden, Colorado Posts: 1,340	Re: What is this?? I have no idea poolhustler, but think it's a very cool little rifle & wouldn't mind owning it!! I'm sure someone who knows something about it will be along shortly to give you an answer! Welcome to TFF! SR __________________ "The price of FREEDOM can be seen here" ******(the sign outside every VA hospital)****** In an emergency, people don't rise to the occasion, but are reduced to their level of training. When something is trying to eat you, it is hard to get off a good shot! "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." - Twain

10-26-2009, 07:57 AM	#4
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,486	Re: What is this?? Research Remington Model 16/16A. 1914-1928, In excellent condition 400 down to 75 in poor. __________________ RonJames

10-26-2009, 11:49 AM	#6
scudrunner V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 252	Re: What is this?? WOW!! That's pretty sweet PH, I wonder if you could get it re-chambered for the .22LR? Just a thought..... __________________ HAVE A NICE DAY, DAMMIT!! When seconds count the police are only minutes away! The Number 1 Rule Of Any Gunfight.....HAVE A GUN!!

10-26-2009, 04:12 PM	#7
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,486	Re: What is this?? 22 long rifle will not cycle through the action. Note, Cartridges of the World is a book every one should have. There is also a Winchester 22 Auto cartridge , the two are not interchangable. You have a wall hanger. __________________ RonJames Last edited by RJay; 10-26-2009 at 09:06 PM..

10-27-2009, 12:44 AM	#8
poolhustler Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	Re: What is this?? Awesome info guys. Thanks!!!! Considering i paid practically nothing for it, it will make a great addition to my wall hanger collection Best, Russ.......