Remington Model 512 Sportsmaster 512-P Bolt-Action .22 S/L/LR Rifle with 25 Inch Barrel and Peep Sight
This Remington Sportsmaster Model 512-P is a bolt-action rimfire rifle chambered for .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle. It features a 25 inch barrel marked "22 SHORT, LONG OR LONG RIFLE" and uses an under-barrel tubular magazine with a knurled end cap/takedown-style plug near the muzzle. Sighting is handled by a receiver-mounted aperture (peep) rear sight paired with a ramped blade front sight.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Overall Mechanical Function: Firearm is complete and functions correctly.
Cosmetics: Firearm shows noticeable wear with marks and blemishes from use.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid functional shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny. Rust and pitting are present.
What's Included
- Cleaning rod
The 512-P variation is built around a right-side bolt handle and a straightforward, full-length wood stock with an uncheckered forend. The metal buttplate has a checkered pattern with an inset roundel marked "Remington."
This rifle is set up with a receiver-mounted aperture rear sight and a ramped blade front sight, giving it a clear, sight-focused layout that matches the Sportsmaster configuration. Markings include "Remington" and "Sportsmaster" on the top, along with the caliber marking on the barrel.
Feeding is handled by an under-barrel tubular magazine, and this example is listed with a 14+1 capacity. The tubular system uses a knurled end cap/takedown-style plug located near the muzzle.
For buyers interested in model context, the Model 512 Sportsmaster is referenced as having been introduced in 1940 and discontinued in 1962, with a published total production of approximately 393,665. The serial number is noted as "exempt."