Remington single shot 22?

[oktx]

I have a rem. single shot 22 model 6 rifle.  It is about 3 feet long with a straight stock.  I was told it was a youth rifle, It was was my grandpa's.  What can you tell me about this rifle? Thanks oktx.

[savageT]

I have a rem. single shot 22 model 6 rifle.  It is about 3 feet long with a straight stock.  I was told it was a youth rifle, It was was my grandpa's.  What can you tell me about this rifle? Thanks oktx.

Remington model No. 6 Takedown Rifle.....$325
Single-shot, rolling block action.  Calibers: 22 Short, 22 Long, 22 LR, 32 Short/Long RF.  20-inch bbl.  Weight: avg 4 lbs.  Sights: open front and rear; tang peep.  Plain striaght-grip stock, forearm.  Made 1901-33.
Gun Traders Guide 23ed edition.

Jim

[oktx]

Wow! How and where did you come up with all that info?  Is it a youth rifle? thanks for your time, oktx

[savageT]

.............Gun Traders Guide #23ed edition  MOST COLLECTABLE series!
An interesting side issue  on your #6 was it originated from (Remington Arms) a series of single-shot rolling block action rifles starting with:
No. 1 Sporting Rifle Single shot- rolling-block action. Calibers: 40-50, 40-70, 44-77, 50-45, 50-70 Govt. centerfire and 44 Long, 44 Extra Long, 45-70, 46 Long, 46 Extra Long, 50-70 rimfire. Made 1868-1902.  $1295

No. 1 1/2 Sporting Rifle Single-shot rolling block action. Calibers: 22 Short, Long, or Extra Long, 25 Stevens, 32 and 38 rimfire cartridges. 32-20, 38-40 and 44-40 centerfire.  Made 1869-1902.  $895

No. 2 Sporting Rifle. Calibers 22, 25, 32 rimfire or centerfire.  Made 1873-1910.....$625 to $695

No. 3 Creedmore and Schuerzen in variety of styles an calibers, these are collector's items and bring far higher prices than the sporting rifles  ....$5500 to $25000.

No. 3 High Power Rifle  Single-shot Hepburn falling-block action w/ side lever.  Calibers: 30-30, 30-40, 32 Special, 32-40, 38-55, 38-72 (high-power cartridges).  Made 1893-1907.  $1495 to $1750.

No. 3 Sporting Rifle Calibers: 22WCF, 22 Extra Long, 25-20 Stevens, 25-21 Stevens, 25-25 Stevens, 32 WCF, 32-40 Ballard & Marlin, 40-60 Ballard & Marlin, 40-60 WCF, 40-65 Rem. Straight, 40-82 WCF, 45-70 Govt., 45-90 WCF also was supplied on special order in bottle-necked 40-50, 40-70, 40-90, 44-77, 44-90, 44-105, 50-70 Govt., 50-90 Sharps Straight.  Made 1880- 1911.  $1295

No. 4 Single-shot Rifle  Solid frame or Take-downn  Calibers: 22 Short, and Long, .22 LR., 32 Short and Long RF.  Made 1890 to 1933.  $450.

No. 4S Military Model 22 Single-shot Rifle  Calibers: 22 Short only, 22 LR only,  At one time the "Military Model" was the official Boy Scouts of America rifle and was called the "Boy Scout Rifle". Made 1913-33.  $725.

No. 6 Takedown.  Calibers: 22 Short, 22 Long, 22 LR, 32 Short/Long RF.  Made 1901-33.  $325.

No. 7 Target and Sporting Rifle w/ Army Pistol frame.  Calibers: 22 Short, 22LR, 25-10 Stevens RF (other calibers as available special order No. 2 Rifle).  Made 1903-11.  $1950.

Hang on to that beauty!!!!
Jim

[oktx]

Thats neat!  Thanks for all your work. oktx