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Remington 550-1

RCrosbyRCrosby Member Posts: 3,808 ✭✭✭
edited January 2007 in Ask the Experts
Any 550 owners out there? I have a chance to pick one up for $100.
Perfect bore, missing magazine tube, but otherwise about 85% wood and metal. Any major pittfalls with this design? Functioning? Breakdowns, etc. It looks like a nice winter clean up project.
Any comment appreciated.
Rob
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  • RCrosbyRCrosby Member Posts: 3,808 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I need to mount a scope on this old rifle. It has no dovetails. What type of scope and base should I use. I can drill and tap it myself. Thanks.[8D]
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  • RCrosbyRCrosby Member Posts: 3,808 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just aquired a 550-1 from my son-in-law. Needless to say it is not in good shape. I plan on re-blueing and finishing the stock. I would like some help if anyone has complete details on disassembly and reassembly of this rifle. Thanks in advance.
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  • RCrosbyRCrosby Member Posts: 3,808 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I was just given this .22. It belonged to my late father. The date code indicates it was made in 1950. Anyway, I disassembled it for cleaning (I'm sure its never been apart) to clean it up.

    The floating chamber looks to have a gray grease around it, but maybe it's just old gunk. Is there a certain grease to use on this chamber? I was just going to CLP everything.

    Thanks!
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  • RCrosbyRCrosby Member Posts: 3,808 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    No serial number but markings on left of barrell are xb3 then under that are cb9 any info on this thanks jeff
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  • RCrosbyRCrosby Member Posts: 3,808 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    No serial number but markings on left of barrell are xb3 then under that are cb9 any info on this thanks jeff
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  • RCrosbyRCrosby Member Posts: 3,808 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Does anyone have any helpful hints for Remington 550-1 reassembly?
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  • perry shooterperry shooter Member Posts: 17,105 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    IMHO I would buy it gun will shoot short long & long rifle not the easiest to take apart but would make a nice piece to pass down in the future price is right. in that condition.
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  • schintzieschintzie Member Posts: 129 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello RCrosby,

    I have found they are not the most accurate autoloader ever produced, but they are a lot of fun to plink with.
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  • 11b6r11b6r Member Posts: 16,584 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Decent price if the rifle- including its floating chamber- is in good shape. Got a pair of em- will even cycle with CCI CB Longs. Can roll beer cans @100 meters with right scope. Like them. gunpartscorp.com has parts.
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  • CubsloverCubslover Member Posts: 18,601 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Looks like they're going for more than that on the auction side. One is at $92 w/o shipping/transfers. I would guess you'd have $150 wrapped up in it after the fees.

    If you like it, the price seems right.
    Half of the lives they tell about me aren't true.
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  • RCrosbyRCrosby Member Posts: 3,808 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks all. I have it set aside with the option to check for function before actually buying.
    I'll let you know how it turns out.
    Thanks again,
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  • iwannausernameiwannausername Member Posts: 7,131
    edited November -1
    First gun I ever shot was a 550... still want one, but gotta get a few more homeland defense rifles before any new laws get voted on...
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