Remington Nylon .22 collector information-updated in post #75

[PALADIN85020]

I'm sure many of you, like me, collect other firearms besides Smith & Wessons. As some of you may know, I've been compiling information on the Remington Nylon series of .22 longarms for quite a while. I've been able to summarize some collector information into two sheets, reproduced here as .jpg files. The first deals with identification and production data, and the second with values. For those who collect or own one or more of these interesting arms, I hope this information will be of use to you. Bear in mind that I hold the copyright on these two sheets, but you are welcome to use the information for your own personal use. PS-see post #75 for an excerpt from my coming book "101 Classic Firearms" for a more detailed look at these great little rifles.

John

 

[Jellybean]

I used to have an Apache Black auto, it was one of the most accurate .22 rifles I'd ever seen. I'd bought it off an Amish man for $5 because the rear sight was messed up and he wanted to get something new. I put a scope on it and showed it to my dad who thought it was too light to be any good. After he shot it a few times he borrowed it for about 10 years.

I also worked on quite a few of the Nylon 66s, they would get a crack in the reciever and I would epoxy them back to gether.

 

[socal s&w]

Where are the numbers located?

The only number that I have seen on the Seneca Green one that I currently have is 'BG6', if that makes any sense at all.

Thanks for the really cool post!

 

[sipowicz]

Right in front of the front sight on the barrel below 22 Long Rifle..mine is JR and then another hard to make out letter which I learned from above is inconsequential...July 1968...don't see any serial numbers. thanks John. Mine is Apache Black and sits in the safe next to my pristine 39A...I do believe I have two of the coolest .22s ever made....

I almost lost it to this fellow, my Godson...but he handled my scoped Marlin model 80 a bit better so I have him that on his 12th...some youngins' just ain't cut out for autos...

 

[michael thornton]

what about the nickel finish one? i know where there is one for sale pretty close by mike

 

[michael thornton]

no sip, only one

 

[Lee in Quartzsite]

Thanks for the info! I bought mine before serial numbers were required...was about 70 bucks at Sears. I still shoot it and it is still one of my favorites. I will never part with it...someday it will go to my grandson.

Here are a few more info web sites:

WikiAnswers - Approximately when was a Remington Nylon 66 with a serial number of 2309580 built

Remington (Rem.) Nylon .22 Rifles; Nylon 66, 76, 77, 10, 11, 12

Nylon 66 Autoloading Rimfire Rifle

 

[sipowicz]

no sip, only one

only one what?

 

[reerc]

Geeze, you guys are killin' me!

I've always wanted one, especially the black one.

Enjoy, gents!

 

[buckeyeshooter1]

I always wanted one also.

 

[2000Z-71]

I'd be really impressed if there were assembly/disassembly instructions... My dad had one that he traded off many years ago. In a way I wish he still had it but he traded it to one of my uncles for my great grandfather's Winchester '92.

 

[BigG-n-Tn]

Never got turned on to them but they are unique. It's just one of those guns that you don't "get" unless it gets you. The compilation of info is always good and very appreciated by fellow collectors.

 

[Iggy]

I had a very early 66. Paid $66.00 for it new when they first came out. Bought my Dad a bolt action version. My son has mine and my grandson has the bolt action one.

 

[586L-Frame]

I love my Remington Nylon 66 Apache Black .22 rimfire rifle.
Lightweight, accurate with open sights or with a scope.
Fun to shoot.

586L-Frame

DLC’s Remington Nylon 66 Apache.

x

 

[Bear Claw Chris Lappe]

I had the N-A77 "K-Mart Only" one years ago, was a great rifle.

Seriously wish I had kept it now!!!!

 

[PALADIN85020]

Where are the numbers located?

The only number that I have seen on the Seneca Green one that I currently have is 'BG6', if that makes any sense at all.

Thanks for the really cool post!

The date code numbers are in front of the rear sight on the left side of the barrel. The code "BG" would indicate manufacture in January, 1960. The "6" is an inspector mark.

 

[PALADIN85020]

I'd be really impressed if there were assembly/disassembly instructions... My dad had one that he traded off many years ago. In a way I wish he still had it but he traded it to one of my uncles for my great grandfather's Winchester '92.

Contact Remington on their factory web site. They will be happy to send you a copy of the original instruction/disassembly sheet.

 

[sipowicz]

Check this out..knowing about leaving it cocked during disassembly would have save me a bit of trouble on reassembly.......

YouTube - Remington Nylon 66 Disassembly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agYjCQT5rwc&feature=related

 

[Lee in Quartzsite]

I'd be really impressed if there were assembly/disassembly instructions... My dad had one that he traded off many years ago. In a way I wish he still had it but he traded it to one of my uncles for my great grandfather's Winchester '92.

Send me a PM with your E-mail address and I can send the original to you in pdf format.

 

[BarbC]

Charlie had a tube-fed auto in .22. His stupid brother-in-law purposely ran in over in the driveway just to be a jerk.