Remington Model 513-S Matchmaster Sporter .22 LR, 27 in Tapered Barrel, Blued, Texan 4x Scope
This Remington Model 513-S Matchmaster Sporter is a U.S.-made bolt-action .22 from the 1940s–1950s era, notable as the Sporter variant produced in smaller numbers than the 513-T. It features a 27-inch tapered sporter barrel with a recessed crown, a blued steel receiver, and a checkered pistol-grip stock. A Texan 4x scope on a Weaver 22 Tip-Off 3/4 mount is installed, and a leather sling is included. No magazine is included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle is in safe, functioning working condition. There are some scratches and areas of rust present. The bore has lost its shine and appears matte. The rifling is visible, with the edges of the lands rounded and softened from standard use.
What’s Included
- Scope: Texan 4x riflescope, 3/4-inch tube with fine crosshair reticle
- Scope Mount: Weaver 22 Tip-Off 3/4 mount (installed)
- Sling: Leather sling
The 513-S Sporter variant stands out to collectors for its smaller production relative to the 513-T. This example carries the period Remington roll-mark "Remington Arms Co., Inc., Ilion, N.Y., Made in U.S.A." with multiple U.S. patent numbers. A KB2 barrel stamp and a numeric stamp on the underside of the barrel are present.
The rifle is built around a 27-inch tapered sporter barrel with a recessed/countersunk crown, paired with a blued steel receiver. The front sight is a ramped blade. The receiver includes 3/8-inch rimfire dovetail grooves supporting tip-off mounts.
The walnut-toned stock has crisp checkering and a pistol-grip profile, with factory-style sling swivels and a checkered steel buttplate. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches. A right-side safety lever with a red fire indicator dot provides straightforward control.
Chambering is marked for .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle; the listed capacity is 1 round. This rifle uses a detachable magazine-fed system, but no magazine is included. Optics are ready to use as configured, with a Texan 4x scope (fine crosshair reticle, 3/4-inch tube) installed on a Weaver 22 Tip-Off 3/4 mount, and a leather sling is included (not installed).