Remington Model 581 .22 S/L/LR Bolt-Action Rifle, 24 Inch Barrel, Blued, 5+1 Capacity
This Remington Model 581 is the detachable-magazine member of the 580-series rimfires, produced in the United States circa 1967–1983 with approximately 54,000 made. It features a 24 inch steel barrel, blued steel receiver, and an uncheckered hardwood stock with a black Remington-logo hard buttplate. Chambered for .22 S/L/LR, it uses a detachable 5-round magazine (5+1 capacity) and has a right-hand bolt with a round knob and open-top ejection port.
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 Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are visible handling marks and areas of surface rust from prior use. The bore presents well for its age.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 581 rifle
- 1x 5-round detachable steel box magazine
The Model 581 is the detachable-magazine variant within Remington’s 580-series rimfire line. This example retains the series’ straightforward, reliable bolt action with a right-hand bolt and round knob, paired with an open-top ejection port for easy loading and ejection.
Its 24 inch steel barrel and blued steel receiver deliver the classic rimfire configuration. The barrel rollmark clearly identifies the model and chambering, and the caliber accommodates .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle.
Sighting is via a short ramped front sight with blade at the muzzle. No barrel-mounted rear sight is visible in the photos. The stock is uncheckered hardwood with a straight comb and no cheekpiece, finished with a black Remington-logo hard buttplate.
Capacity is 5+1 using a detachable box magazine, and one 5-round steel magazine is included. With production spanning 1967–1983 and approximately 54,000 made, the Model 581 represents a well-documented period in Remington rimfire history.