I've been wanting a 22 pump for some time. Just was a little hesitant on making the purchase. This Fieldmaster has been sitting in a local pawn shop for several months and I've been hoping it would come down a bit but alas it didn't. It is in pretty good shape from what I know. The date code is OGY which I believe is July of either 1960 or 1986. My guess is 86 but how can I be sure? I can't wait to take it out and run some rounds through it.
One other thing, the front bead sight appears to be slightly bent, just a hair. Just enough to bother me now. What is the best solution for that? Is it an easy fix? There also appears to be a crack on the stock that has started. I'm not that concerned about the stock at this point.
Thanks for any input on the date and the sight.
First Remington- 572 Fieldmaster
Re: First Remington- 572 Fieldmaster
Here are a few pictures of the areas that I mentioned in the post
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Re: First Remington- 572 Fieldmaster
An '86 built rifle would have a serial number. Looks to be a '60. Carefully tap the front site with a brass hammer. The stock is likely drying out somewhat and stress cracking. Not a big deal as long as it doesn't get worse. A 'smith could thwart that for you.
Re: First Remington- 572 Fieldmaster
If there was a "distance" photo of the rifle we could tell. One of the differences between those dates would be the barrel length......around 1980, they started shortening the barrels to around 20", whereas the ones before that were mostly about 24"Donoman wrote:I've been wanting a 22 pump for some time. Just was a little hesitant on making the purchase. This Fieldmaster has been sitting in a local pawn shop for several months and I've been hoping it would come down a bit but alas it didn't. It is in pretty good shape from what I know. The date code is OGY which I believe is July of either 1960 or 1986. My guess is 86 but how can I be sure? I can't wait to take it out and run some rounds through it.
One other thing, the front bead sight appears to be slightly bent, just a hair. Just enough to bother me now. What is the best solution for that? Is it an easy fix? There also appears to be a crack on the stock that has started. I'm not that concerned about the stock at this point.
Thanks for any input on the date and the sight.
Den
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Re: First Remington- 572 Fieldmaster
The barrel is 24 inches. I guess 1960 is the date. It would only let me post 3 images at first. I'll try to get another one up. Thanks again!