Remington Model 10
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 7:32 am
Was at my favorite Irish auto parts store dropping off some cores & decided to head up to my local gun & bait shop to see what they have. Got up there & found a few nice guns, A Glenfield .22 bolt action for under $100, a cut down Winchester model 12 & this Remington model 10. Price was $149.99 & it looked good. Original finish, good wood, Action operated as it should & was very smooth. Ejector spring looked good, Shell carrier dropped well with good timing & it just felt good in the hands. I asked the guy if the price was firm? He said he would put it at $150 tax included. DEAL!
Not the deal of the Century, but I've always liked the model 10 & you just don't see these everyday.
Ran the serial # when I got it home, and I figure 58,8XX is vintage 1912 or early 1913. I also feel that's correct because later models I've seen have the Remington UMC logo on the top & buttstock.. Remington & UMC merged in 1912. Remington made the model 10 from 1908-1929 with 275,600 made.
Everything looks nice, bluing is starting to develop a nice patina but is still looking good, The wood has no cracks in it save for a chip in the slide. Looks like the wood was re-done at some time but the buttstock is still in very nice shape. Too many of these had been either been replaced or broken. Bonus for me.
Time to take it down, clean it well & inspect & take it to the range with some mild loads.
Also, If anyone has any further information on model 10's I would be grateful for that.
Here's some pics...
Not the deal of the Century, but I've always liked the model 10 & you just don't see these everyday.
Ran the serial # when I got it home, and I figure 58,8XX is vintage 1912 or early 1913. I also feel that's correct because later models I've seen have the Remington UMC logo on the top & buttstock.. Remington & UMC merged in 1912. Remington made the model 10 from 1908-1929 with 275,600 made.
Everything looks nice, bluing is starting to develop a nice patina but is still looking good, The wood has no cracks in it save for a chip in the slide. Looks like the wood was re-done at some time but the buttstock is still in very nice shape. Too many of these had been either been replaced or broken. Bonus for me.
Time to take it down, clean it well & inspect & take it to the range with some mild loads.
Also, If anyone has any further information on model 10's I would be grateful for that.
Here's some pics...