Remington model 16

FRANK1669 · November 14, 2006, 03:37 PM

Remington model 16 serial # rb11XX I found out that there were only 17,000 made between 1915 and 1928 I think is this accurate and what year was this made? I have an exploded diagram of this rifle but are there any secrets to disasembling this rifle also what is the head diameter on the remington 22 auto cartridge any help and info is greatly appretiated thank you

James K · November 14, 2006, 09:09 PM

The head (not rim) diameter of the .22 Remington auto is .245". .22 LR can't be fired in it even if the firing pin will contact because the cases split or bulge and won't extract.

Jim

November 14, 2006, 03:37 PM	#1
FRANK1669 Senior Member Join Date: July 4, 2006 Posts: 124	Remington model 16 Remington model 16 serial # rb11XX I found out that there were only 17,000 made between 1915 and 1928 I think is this accurate and what year was this made? I have an exploded diagram of this rifle but are there any secrets to disasembling this rifle also what is the head diameter on the remington 22 auto cartridge any help and info is greatly appretiated thank you

November 14, 2006, 09:09 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	The head (not rim) diameter of the .22 Remington auto is .245". .22 LR can't be fired in it even if the firing pin will contact because the cases split or bulge and won't extract. Jim