Remington Nylon 66 Apache Black .22 LR Semi-Auto Rifle – 19.5" Chrome Barrel, 14-Round, 1979 Production
Produced in 1979, this Remington Nylon 66 Apache Black pairs a chrome-plated steel barrel and receiver cover with a lightweight black Zytel nylon stock. The model gained attention as one of the first mass-produced polymer-frame rifles, and the Apache Black variant—built from 1962 to 1984—adds enhanced corrosion resistance plus distinctive white-line accents. Weighing roughly 4 lb and feeding from a 14-round tubular magazine housed in the buttstock, this .22 LR semi-auto balances classic Remington reliability with forward-thinking materials.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light finish wear near the muzzle and minor handling marks on the nylon stock are present but do not affect operation.
What’s Included
- Remington Nylon 66 Apache Black .22 LR rifle
Introduced in 1959, the Nylon 66 broke ground with its Zytel nylon frame, eliminating the need for traditional wood and trimming weight to a comfortable field-friendly 4 lb.
The Apache Black variant stands out with its electroless-nickel (chrome-plated) barrel and receiver cover, offering superior corrosion resistance compared to blued models and delivering a striking two-tone look against the black stock.
This example’s “A” serial prefix places manufacture in 1979, near the end of the Apache Black’s 221,000-unit production run, giving collectors a late-production specimen with desirable features fully intact.
A 19.5" chrome-plated steel barrel, hammerless blowback action, and buttstock-housed 14-round tubular magazine combine for smooth cycling and quick follow-up shots without compromising balance.
Factory iron sights include a ramp front blade and screw-adjustable rear leaf, while a grooved nylon charging handle and molded stock checkering support reliable, comfortable handling.