Description
Remington 550-1 rifle. Rare vintage 22 short, 22 L, & 22 LR semi auto rifle mfg 1951 Very nice condition.
The Remington Model 550-1 is a vintage, semi-automatic, tube-fed rimfire rifle produced from 1946 to 1970.
Key Features
- Caliber: Fires .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle interchangeably without manual adjustment.
- Floating Chamber: Uses a patented design by C.H. Pedersen that moves independently to help cycle low-powered .22 Short rounds alongside long rifle cartridges.
- Capacity: Tube-fed magazine holding roughly 22 Shorts, 17 Longs, or 14 Long Rifles.
- Barrel Length: 24 inches.
History and Usage
- Production: Introduced as an improvement over the original Model 550, with roughly 730,000 units made.
- Serial Numbers: Models manufactured before 1968 typically lack serial numbers because they were not required at the time.
- Reputation: Known as a rugged, accurate “plinker” and small-game hunting rifle often praised for its durability.
