| Remington Model 552 "Speedmaster" | |
|---|---|
| Type | Rifle |
| Place of origin |
 United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | L.R. Crittendon, E.W. Hailston[1] |
| Manufacturer | Remington Arms |
| Produced | 1957-Present[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5.75 lb (2.61 kg)[2] |
| Length | 40 in (100 cm)[2] |
| Barrel length | 22 in (56 cm)[2] |
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| Cartridge | .22 Short, .22 Long, .22 LR[1] |
The Remington Model 552 "Speedmaster" is a semi-automatic rifle that can fire .22 Short, .22 Long and .22 long rifle cartridges. Ammunition is fed from a tubular magazine under the barrel. The model 552 features a unique low profile left-side bolt handle that lends itself to a clean receiver appearance and slender profile. The rifle was manufactured from 1957 to 1988 in a standard model and is presently available in an upgraded "BDL" model, which has checkered butt stock and forearm with a gloss finish. Also included is an open sight and a 3/8" dovetail scope mount and a safety on the trigger guard. In 1966 Remington offered this rifle with a special stamping of the company's 150th anniversary on the left side of the receiver.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Model 552 Speedmaster Autoloading Rimfire RIfle". Remington Arms. http://www.remington.com/products/archived/rimfire/autoloading/model-552-speedmaster.aspx. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Model 552 BDL Speedmaster". Remington Arms. http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/rimfire/model-552/model-552-bdl-speedmaster.aspx. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
External links[]
- http://www.remington.com/ (Civilian pruducts website)
- http://www.remingtonle.com/ (Law enforcement products website)
- http://www.remingtonmilitary.com/ (Military products website)
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