Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present Remington's first successful pump-action .22 caliber rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the Remington Model 12B "Gallery Special"!
The Model 12B "Gallery Special" was chambered for 22 Short Only and was used primarily for Indoor and portable shooting ranges.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: 12B "Gallery Special"
Serial: 453659
Model: 12B "Gallery Special"
Serial: 453659
Date of Manufacture: 1918 (According to the Owner)
Caliber: .22 Short
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24" Octagon
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Blade Front with Elevator Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Half Pistol Grip Stock and Ribbed Forearm
Action: Pump-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Remington Model 12 holds a special place in American firearms history as the company’s first successful pump-action .22 rifle, marking a key moment in Remington’s expansion into the rimfire repeater market. Introduced in 1909, the Model 12 was designed by John D. Pedersen, one of the era’s most prolific firearms innovators. Compact and lightweight with a sleek tubular magazine and takedown design, the rifle quickly earned a reputation for reliability, accuracy, and smooth operation. In contrast to Winchester’s dominance of the lever-action market, Remington wisely invested in pump-action designs—sometimes called “trombone” actions—which offered shooters a fast, intuitive manual repeat system with reduced recoil. The rifle’s availability in a variety of grades—from the basic 12A to the ornate Premier 12F—reflected Remington’s strategy of appealing to everyone from casual plinkers to competitive shooters. With the 12B Gallery Model chambered for .22 Short, the Model 12 even found a prominent role in shooting galleries at carnivals and amusement parks, where generations of young marksmen tested their skills for prizes and pride.
Caliber: .22 Short
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24" Octagon
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Blade Front with Elevator Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Half Pistol Grip Stock and Ribbed Forearm
Action: Pump-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Remington Model 12 holds a special place in American firearms history as the company’s first successful pump-action .22 rifle, marking a key moment in Remington’s expansion into the rimfire repeater market. Introduced in 1909, the Model 12 was designed by John D. Pedersen, one of the era’s most prolific firearms innovators. Compact and lightweight with a sleek tubular magazine and takedown design, the rifle quickly earned a reputation for reliability, accuracy, and smooth operation. In contrast to Winchester’s dominance of the lever-action market, Remington wisely invested in pump-action designs—sometimes called “trombone” actions—which offered shooters a fast, intuitive manual repeat system with reduced recoil. The rifle’s availability in a variety of grades—from the basic 12A to the ornate Premier 12F—reflected Remington’s strategy of appealing to everyone from casual plinkers to competitive shooters. With the 12B Gallery Model chambered for .22 Short, the Model 12 even found a prominent role in shooting galleries at carnivals and amusement parks, where generations of young marksmen tested their skills for prizes and pride.
Beyond its nostalgic appeal, the Model 12 also demonstrated a keen awareness of cartridge innovation. Alongside standard .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle chamberings, Remington offered the rifle in .22 Remington Special—a cartridge nearly identical to the .22 Winchester Rim Fire (WRF) but named to avoid acknowledging a competitor. This smokeless-only round reflected the shift in early 20th-century ammunition standards and the increasing demand for cleaner, more consistent rimfire loads in repeaters. Production of the Model 12 continued until 1936, with more than 832,000 rifles produced—an impressive figure for a manually operated .22 during that era. Its successor, the Model 121 Fieldmaster, carried forward the pump-action tradition with updated mechanics and a sturdier design, but the original Model 12 remains a classic. It represents not only Remington’s response to market trends and competition but also a golden age of American gunmaking, when craftsmanship, utility, and user experience came together in a rifle that continues to be cherished by collectors, historians, and shooters alike.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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