Found a Remington model 12C FROM 1908

[crazyjarhead]

Well actually my father did. It was an eyeball find. My father stopped by the other day and gave me a sweet surprise. When he was a young teen on the Smith farm, he found this up in the rafters of the old dairy barn. Now in his 70's and getting up in age, he decided to give it to me since I am the only 1 of 4 brothers living in Ohio. I am going to restore it and hand it down to my son some day. I also love guns. It still works but needs to be cleaned, blued and the stock re- done. It fires short, long and long rifle shells. The last pick is the Family farm from the 20's. Thanks for looking Ron

 

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[Tested]

WOW thats awsome I'm a sucker for old guns and knives.

 

[texan connection]

That is cool

 

[crazyjarhead]

WOW thats awsome I'm a sucker for old guns and knives.

I remember shooting this gun when I was young but didn't realize the history behind it

 

[Paul in WA]

I would check the value of it before reblueing it & refinishing the stock.

Paul

 

[warsawdaddy]

A beautiful rifle.If you restore it,it will loose value as a collectable,but if you intend to keep it always,it should restore very nicely.Either way,keep it clean and oiled.

 

[crazyjarhead]

A beautiful rifle.If you restore it,it will loose value as a collectable,but if you intend to keep it always,it should restore very nicely.Either way,keep it clean and oiled.

Good point. I don't want to sell it as it is family history for me. I think. The house and farm was built in 1904. Maybe it isn't my great grandfathers. Nevertheless, I will never sell it as money is less important than history to me

 

[crazyjarhead]

I would check the value of it before reblueing it & refinishing the stock.

Paul

Thanks for the advice Paul

 

[texan connection]

I always love looking at those old octagone barrel pump 22's, There a pleasure to hold.
Id probaly just keep it cleaned and usable, Very cool and usefull relic.

 

[crazyjarhead]

I always love looking at those old octagone barrel pump 22's, There a pleasure to hold.
Id probaly just keep it cleaned and usable, Very cool and usefull relic.

Thanks Thats what I'll probably do. The stock is well aged and the pump handle is not broken or cracked. Barrell has some spot rust but that's not an issue

 

[sparkymaster]

Very nice gun!

Clean and oil inside the barrel, oil the mechanism/inside parts, don't clean just put a good coat of oil on the metal on the outside but don't do ANYTHING to the wood stock and pump handle. Maybe a little oil, otherwise leave it like it is, you'll be thankfull later.

 

[warsawdaddy]

Here is a model 12C from 'Guns America'.


(1 Image) Rem. Mod 12C .22 pump. (GA Number: 933616967) Classified Ad
Remington Rifles - Modern > Non-Model 700
This is a Remington Model 12C pump rifle in .22 cal. It's old but functions well. PLEASE NOTE: Any photo listed is the actual item. All firear ...(read more)

Seller: Welburn Communications (FFL Dealer) $425.00
A model 12 is listed at $750.

 

[crazyjarhead]

Here is a model 12C from 'Guns America'.


(1 Image) Rem. Mod 12C .22 pump. (GA Number: 933616967) Classified Ad
Remington Rifles - Modern > Non-Model 700
This is a Remington Model 12C pump rifle in .22 cal. It's old but functions well. PLEASE NOTE: Any photo listed is the actual item. All firear ...(read more)

Seller: Welburn Communications (FFL Dealer) $425.00
A model 12 is listed at $750.

Thanks for the info Warsawdaddy

 

[flip]

Here's an old gunsmith trick, oil the metal and lay a pre 1980 penny ( copper) flat and rub lightly back and forth. This will remove the surface rust and leave the bluing. I've done this many times and it works great,

 

[RONC(OR)]

Very nice old Remington I bet it will clean up nicely I like old Rifles myself. I have a 1906 Favorite take down single shot rolling block.Still a shooter HH RonC

 

[theloadroom]

Congrats! I also shoot the 12c and it's a wonderfull arm.

 

[crazyjarhead]

Congrats! I also shoot the 12c and it's a wonderfull arm.

Thanks for the comments and suggestions

 

[kdismuke1]

NICE RIFLE. JUST THINK HOW MANY WERE AT THE FAIRS BACK IN THE TIME.

 

[crazyjarhead]

NICE RIFLE. JUST THINK HOW MANY WERE AT THE FAIRS BACK IN THE TIME.

Was that the one they used?? I used to like shooting them at the duckies

 

[ivan salis]

sweet ole gun