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Introduction | I. History of Remington Rifles | II. Model 12Types |  III. Model 12 Variations | IV. Outline of Features | V. Condition  | VI. Diagrams

Which Model-Configuration of the Remington Model 12 Rifle do You Have?

Step 1: Determine the Model of firearm

There are six Model Configurations in the  Remington Model 12 Series, with several variations within the 12C model.  The standard Model 12 rifle was a pump action .22 and had a walnut stock, with either a shotgun-type or crescent buttplate.  Deluxe varieties have checkered forearms and stocks, and may have other added features (e.g., engraving), as different options were available directly from the Remington factory. 

Barrel length is one criteria that will be used to differentiate among the different Model Configurations of the Remington Model 12.  Barrel length is measured from the end of the barrel tip (below the front sight), to the end of the barrel threads (beyond where the barrel inserts into the receiver in the middle of the gun).  In the Model 12 Remington, you can measure from the top of the receiver from where the bolt opening ends, to the barrel tip, to get an accurate overall barrel length.  As an example, in the 12A, which has a 20" barrel, the measurement from the barrel tip to the receiver front is only 19 1/4 ".  In order to add the distance of the barrel threads, you need to keep measuring into the receiver until you reach the end of the threads at the bolt/receiver opening.  This will give you the correct barrel length measurement.

Use the following Key to determine which of the 6 models of gun you have.  Start at "a" and then select one of the "a" choices.  Follow the STEPS through the key to determine your rifle type.  Then confirm with the overall descriptions and variations.  These guns were very popular and some have gone through many hands.  Each owner had an opportunity to modify the gun, add parts, change parts, and remove features.  Be alert for such modifications, and remember that any modification from the original probably decreases value.

If you need help determining names  used for the parts of your gun, examine the Parts Diagram by Clicking Here.

Easy Key:

a. My gun is a pump action with an Octagon barrel.  The barrel length is GREATER THAN 20" in length .  ---  Go to section b

a. My gun is a pump action with a ROUND barrel that is 20" LONG.     The gun is blued, has a plain walnut stock and a black-plastic shotgun-style buttplate. 

The gun shoots either Short, Long or Long-rifle (S, L, LR)  bullets
 - You have a Model 12 A.  

The gun shoots ONLY short bullets
 - You have a Model 12 B.  

 Go to STEP 2

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b. My gun has a receiver that is engraved ---  Go to section c

b'. My gun is is blued and DOES NOT have engraving.  It has a pump action with an OCTAGON barrel THAT IS  24" long.  The stock is plain walnut, and the buttplate is curved metal.  The forearm is also plain-grooved walnut. 

 You have a Model 12C.

Continue to Step 2 and the Variations of the 12C Models

 Go to STEP 2

c. My gun has minimal engraving on the receiver and the word 'PEERLESS' is stamped into the barrel just in front of the receiver.  The gun has a 24" octagon barrel, checkered walnut stock and forearm and the gun does have a crescent metal butt plate. 

You have Remington Model 12 D   

If you do not have this model go to the following Section 'd'

 Go to STEP 2

d.  My gun has a 24" Octagon barrel with the word 'EXPERT' stamped into the metal. The receiver contains a moderate amount of engraving.  The straight walnut stock and forearm are checkered.  The walnut stock is a straight grip and checkered. The butt plate is metal and crescent shaped.  

You have a Remington Model 12 E. 

If you do not have this model go to the following Section 'e'

e.   My gun has a 24" Octagon barrel with the word 'PREMIER' stamped into the metal. The receiver is heavily engraved.  The straight walnut stock and forearm are checkered.  The butt plate is metal and crescent shaped.  

You have a Remington Model 12 E. 

Introduction | I. History of Remington Rifles | II. Model 12 Types |  III. Model 12 Variations | IV. Outline of Features | V. Condition  | VI. Diagrams