Remington Model 572 Fieldmaster
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| Remington Model 572 Fieldmaster | |
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| Type | Rifle |
| Place of origin |  United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Remington Arms |
| Produced | 1955-Present [1] |
| Variants | see variants |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 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]
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| 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 [edit]
- 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 [edit]
- ^ a b c "Model 572 Fieldmaster Pump Action Rimfire Rifle". Remington Arms. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Model 572 BDL Fieldmaster". Remington Arms. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ^ a b c d Peterson, Philip. Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present (16th ed.). p. 396.
