| Remington Model 572 Fieldmaster | |
|---|---|
| Type | Rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Remington Arms |
| Produced | 1955-Present[1] |
| Variants | see variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5.8 lb (2.6 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] |
| Action | Slide action |
| Feed system |
Under-barrel tube magazine[3] |
| Sights | ramped front, open rear.[3] |
The Remington Model 572 Fieldmaster is a slide action rifle that is manufactured by Remington Arms. The rifle features a cross-bolt safety and a receiver grooved for scope mounts.[2] The Model 572 served as an upgraded replacement for the Model 121 Fieldmaster.[1]
Variants[]
- Model 572A Fieldmaster
- Introduced in 1955 as well, the 572A featured a 25 in (64 cm) barrel, an uncheckered hardwood pistol-grip stock and a grooved forearm. It was discontinued in 1988.[3]
- Model 572SB
- Introduced in 1961 the 572 SmoothBore had the same specs as the Model 572A except with a smoothbore barrel. It was discontinued in 1979.[3]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Model 572 Fieldmaster Pump Action Rimfire Rifle". Remington Arms. http://www.remington.com/products/archived/rimfire/pump-action/model-572-fieldmaster.aspx. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Model 572 BDL Fieldmaster". Remington Arms. http://www.remington.com/en/products/firearms/rimfire/model-572/model-572-bdl-fieldmaster.aspx. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Peterson, Philip. Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present (16th ed.). pp. 396. http://books.google.com/books?id=MWFXRDeFrpsC&pg=PA396&dq=%22Remington+Model+572%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=GmvjUKCPJPCB0QGP6oDIDQ&ved=0CDoQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=%22Remington%20Model%20572%22&f=false.
External links[]
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