Remington Model 510 "The Targetmaster" 510A Standard .22 LR Single-Shot Bolt-Action Rifle, 25-Inch Barrel, Blued
This Remington Model 510 "The Targetmaster" 510A Standard is a classic American single-shot rimfire from the 1939–1962 era, featuring a 25-inch crowned, rifled steel barrel and a blued steel barreled action. The barrel and receiver are rollmarked with patent numbers and "Model 510 The Targetmaster," and the caliber marking indicates .22 Short/Long/Long Rifle. It pairs a durable seamless drawn steel tube receiver with a wood stock and open sights, combining straightforward operation with period-correct features that appeal to rimfire enthusiasts and collectors.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are handling marks and areas of rust from prior use. The bore appears bright and clean.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 510 "The Targetmaster" 510A Standard .22 LR single-shot bolt-action rifle
The Model 510 is a single-shot, bolt-action rimfire with a manual two-position safety and a knurled rear cocking piece. It feeds one round at a time, offering simple operation with a capacity of one.
Its 25-inch steel barrel is crowned and rifled, paired with open sights: a fixed blade/bead front on a pedestal and a barrel-mounted rear leaf with a stepped elevator. This traditional sight setup matches the rifle’s period-correct configuration.
Materials and markings are distinctive to the Targetmaster line. The receiver is made from seamless drawn steel tubing, and the barreled action wears a blued finish. The barrel and receiver carry patent rollmarks and "Model 510 The Targetmaster," with the caliber marking ".22 Short/Long/Long Rifle." Hardware includes a stamped steel trigger guard and a black checkered composition Remington-logo buttplate.
The full-size wood stock has uncheckered surfaces, a straight comb, and a small pistol grip. Length of pull is 13.5 inches, and the approximate factory weight is about 4 lb 12 oz. No sling swivels were observed. Typical for pre-1968 production, these rifles often left the factory without serial numbers.