Chicago Gunsmith for Remington 12-A

ciaoroberto · 04-08-2009, 08:28 AM

Greetings! I have an inherited Remington 12-A in what appears to be relatively good condition except that (forgive my lack of knowledge on proper nomenclature) the bullet does not transfer smoothly into the chamber when you pump the action, and it frequently jams.

I'm looking for a gunsmith in the Chicago area with expertise in these rifles to make the repairs and probably restore the bluing.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Bob

millman · 04-08-2009, 07:36 PM

What kind of ammo are you using? A lot of these old guns won't feed hollowpoints or flatnosed bullets well. Get some roundnose solids and see if you have any improvement. I often have luck with CCI brand ammo when all the others give problems. Also, make sure the gun is clean inside. Some .22s just won't run dirty.

Good luck,

Millman

ciaoroberto · 05-05-2009, 10:17 PM

Thanks for those tips Millman. Appreciate it very much.

I'd still like to get the name of a local gunsmith who could evaluate the rifle and see if they recommend any work.

Bob

PPK 32 · 05-06-2009, 08:26 AM

You may want to search more in the suburbs. Since owning a handgun in Chicago is illegal, I think the demand for gunsmiths may be far and few between. Just a thought.

04-08-2009, 08:28 AM	#1
ciaoroberto Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 2	Chicago Gunsmith for Remington 12-A Greetings! I have an inherited Remington 12-A in what appears to be relatively good condition except that (forgive my lack of knowledge on proper nomenclature) the bullet does not transfer smoothly into the chamber when you pump the action, and it frequently jams. I'm looking for a gunsmith in the Chicago area with expertise in these rifles to make the repairs and probably restore the bluing. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Bob -->

04-08-2009, 07:36 PM	#2
millman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 80	Re: Chicago Gunsmith for Remington 12-A What kind of ammo are you using? A lot of these old guns won't feed hollowpoints or flatnosed bullets well. Get some roundnose solids and see if you have any improvement. I often have luck with CCI brand ammo when all the others give problems. Also, make sure the gun is clean inside. Some .22s just won't run dirty. Good luck, Millman Last edited by millman; 04-08-2009 at 07:40 PM..

05-05-2009, 10:17 PM	#3
ciaoroberto Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 2	Re: Chicago Gunsmith for Remington 12-A Thanks for those tips Millman. Appreciate it very much. I'd still like to get the name of a local gunsmith who could evaluate the rifle and see if they recommend any work. Bob

05-06-2009, 08:26 AM	#4
PPK 32 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Frickin, Illinois Posts: 1,170	Re: Chicago Gunsmith for Remington 12-A You may want to search more in the suburbs. Since owning a handgun in Chicago is illegal, I think the demand for gunsmiths may be far and few between. Just a thought. __________________ -Every road leads to a town, every town has a tavern, therefore you are never really lost. -If you are gonna be stupid, you'd better be tough. Jim Parrish