Remington Model 12C Target .22 S/L/LR Pump-Action Rimfire Rifle, 24" Octagon Barrel, Takedown
This Remington Model 12C Target is a hammerless, slide-action rimfire from the 1931 era, designed by John D. Pedersen and built in the United States. It features the 12C hallmark 24-inch full-length octagon barrel, side ejection, and takedown construction. The rifle wears a blued finish over walnut furniture and retains period-correct iron sights. Barrel markings reflect multiple Pedersen patents and the Remington-UMC corporate address style.
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.
Specific Condition Notes: The inner magazine tool does not seat properly and will require inspection or gunsmithing. There is rust and pitting on all metal components. The walnut furniture shows scratches and dents.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 12C Target .22 S/L/LR pump-action rifle
The 12C Target variant is defined by its 24-inch full-length octagon barrel, a classic target configuration for this series. The rifle uses iron sights with a dovetailed front and an open rear sight with elevator, providing a traditional rimfire sight picture consistent with the model’s intent.
Designed by John D. Pedersen, this hammerless slide-action features side ejection and a takedown design for transport and maintenance. It feeds from an under-barrel tubular magazine, with capacity varying by cartridge length and listed here at 14+1.
The rifle is finished in blued steel and set in walnut furniture, including a semi-pistol grip buttstock with steel buttplate and a grooved walnut fore-end for positive purchase. The length of pull measures 13.0 inches, aligning with period ergonomics.
Barrel markings note multiple Pedersen patents along with Remington-UMC address styling, aligning with the rifle’s 1931-era production context. As a United States-made Model 12C Target, it represents a collectible rimfire configuration within the Model 12 series.