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

There was a remington exibition shooter named jim fry. I remember a advertisement of him sitting on a huge stack of wood blocks that he had shot in the air. Forgot the number but he missed something like a couple out of a couple thousand thrown. I think my best old friend bill still has a black and chrome apache I sold him 35 years ago.
 
I never would have posted this question in this forum, but after googling I was surprised to find a nylon 66 thread here :)

I've taken mine apart and put it back together more times than anyone should count, that's not the issue. My question is how bad do you think it is for the nylon 66, to store it between shooting trips, leaving it always in the cocked position? Mine has an issue where if I let the bolt go forward at all, other than while firing, it gets stuck in the forward position and won't pull all the way back unless I disassemble the gun and 'help' the trigger back under it's retainer-thingy (that's a technical term). I suppose I can 'de-cock' it with a snap-cap (leaving the snap cap in there during normal storage) and i can just disassemble and 'fix' the stuck bolt again before bringing it shooting every time, but I'd rather have the gun ready to go any time without having to first disassemble it. So anyone think it would really be that bad to just leave it cocked all the time? (It's kept empty of course, I'm only talking about the bolt itself) I really don't have $$ to bring it to my favorite gunsmith right now. I figure .22LR's use pretty light springs anyway right? Or does anyone think will they 'wear-out' significantly faster?
 
iLikeOldGunsIlikeNewGuns said:
I never would have posted this question in this forum, but after googling I was surprised to find a nylon 66 thread here :)

I've taken mine apart and put it back together more times than anyone should count, that's not the issue. My question is how bad do you think it is for the nylon 66, to store it between shooting trips, leaving it always in the cocked position? Mine has an issue where if I let the bolt go forward at all, other than while firing, it gets stuck in the forward position and won't pull all the way back unless I disassemble the gun and 'help' the trigger back under it's retainer-thingy (that's a technical term). I suppose I can 'de-cock' it with a snap-cap (leaving the snap cap in there during normal storage) and i can just disassemble and 'fix' the stuck bolt again before bringing it shooting every time, but I'd rather have the gun ready to go any time without having to first disassemble it. So anyone think it would really be that bad to just leave it cocked all the time? (It's kept empty of course, I'm only talking about the bolt itself) I really don't have $$ to bring it to my favorite gunsmith right now. I figure .22LR's use pretty light springs anyway right? Or does anyone think will they 'wear-out' significantly faster?
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First, you really need to have a gunsmith take a look at it. That's a most unusual condition.

As for leaving it cocked, I wouldn't worry. The internal in-line hammer has a pretty powerful spring and a long stroke that insures plenty of striking power to the firing pin. I wouldn't leave it that way forever, but to do so until you have the $$ to have a gunsmith look it over should be no problem.

John
 
I was just given one of these in two pieces. It's is surprisingly nice condition. The barrel band was broken, as well as the receiver cover screws. I ordered the parts from Numrich and then discovered the feed ramp, flat spring, pin and who knows what else is missing. The lock back lever was pinned to the trigger guard! It obviously got taken apart by someone who couldn't reassemble it. The trigger/hammer is all there and works.

Is it worth buying the parts? Any surprises that would be show stoppers? And since I don't even know for sure what's missing it will be a challenge for me. Any good videos?

Thanks,
Munster
 
I bought one and inherited one in the mid 70s both are brown and really fun shooting rifles.They are surprisingly accurate, even with me pulling the trigger.
I have two grandsons so the'll be getting them some day.
Steve W
 
I have shot several Remington Mod 66's over the years.
They are a Unique gun.
The only one I ever had, was given to me by a buddy that took apart and could not get it back together.

I had it for 20 years or so, and never tried to put it together.

Then one day I gave it to one of my brothers in law. I told him IF he could get IT together, up and running, his wife could use it as her squirrel, and ATV gun when she goes fishing.

He has tken every gun appart he has ever woned, so I figured he could "get 'er done".

Well he did, and brought it back to me and said here she is she is fixed.

Som we stepped out on my deck and fired a couple of magazines, she was 100%.
He wanted me to take it back, but I walked in to the house and gave it to my Sister in Law.

She shot it a bit and really liked it. She [and I], love to eat squirrels and rabbits. She is one heck of a hunter.
She goes down to the river, sets out some catfish lines, and then goes squirrel hunting, with the 66.
 
I have a black and a brown one. My problem is I have a scope I can put one of them but cannot seem to find the correct set of scope mounts for the gun.

They are fun to shoot, did not cost much money, cheap to shoot and are fairly accurate.

They are also not worth much on a resale and little interest in the market for buyers.
 
oldman45 said:
I have a black and a brown one. My problem is I have a scope I can put one of them but cannot seem to find the correct set of scope mounts for the gun.

They are fun to shoot, did not cost much money, cheap to shoot and are fairly accurate.

They are also not worth much on a resale and little interest in the market for buyers.
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Any tip-off mounts that will fit grooved .22s will work on the Nylon 66 and its cousins.

Actually, according to most reports, the Nylon series of .22s are increasing in value faster than any other Remington category. I've seen run-of-the-mill average condition Mohawk Brown Nylon 66s (the most common variety) going for $250-$300 at gun shows in the Phoenix area recently. Check my charts in the original post to see what that will call for on the rarer Nylon guns. Several of the guns in my Nylon collection are now worth multiple thousands each - I'm glad I began collecting them when they were more plentiful; the supply has dried up and the demand is still incredible. There's a nostalgia thing going to fuel the demand - a lot of "seasoned citizens" remember them from their younger years and are actively seeking them out.

John
 
My neighbor was using a Nylon 66 for his "barn gun"! I almost cried. I talked him into buying a 10/22 and putting the Nylon in the safe.

WILDPIG
 
This thread inspired to get off the dime and finally get a Nylon 66. One of my regular haunts had a very nice Mohawk 10C - the one with the curved 10 round detachable magazine, but I really prefer the cleaner look of the classic 66.

I chanced across a 3/64 coded one - regular brown, like the one in the OP - in really nice shape and just laid it away. It was $250 and I sure haven't seen any good ones any cheaper.

I'll post some pictures after I bail it out.
 
66 nylon 22 with no serial and date code LP

hey ya'll i have a 66 nylon 22 MB "Mohawk Brown" with no serial number and a makers mark i would call it behind the rear sights of LP 34 and i realize that the LP means Feb of 1967 but what exactly does and 34 mean? its in near mint condition and shoots great but i can't seem to find a price for this specific type considering the 15+ variations of this gun...if anyone could tell me what the 34 means and possibly a price for this gun i would be greatful thank you...

PM me on here if you would or just shoot me a text 307-431-1046 thanks

also if anyone has any nylons they would like to sell that are not serial numbered and are green or black variations please let me know too
 
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blompy191 said:
hey ya'll i have a 66 nylon 22 MB "Mohawk Brown" with no serial number and a makers mark i would call it behind the rear sights of LP 34 and i realize that the LP means Feb of 1967 but what exactly does and 34 mean? its in near mint condition and shoots great but i can't seem to find a price for this specific type considering the 15+ variations of this gun...if anyone could tell me what the 34 means and possibly a price for this gun i would be greatful thank you...

PM me on here if you would or just shoot me a text 307-431-1046 thanks

also if anyone has any nylons they would like to sell that are not serial numbered and are green or black variations please let me know too
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This question gets asked a lot. Any numbers, letters or symbols after the date code are simply inspector marks and are of no particular importance. This fact is mentioned at the bottom of the reference chart I displayed in the original post.

John
 
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feralmerril said:
There was a remington exibition shooter named jim fry. I remember a advertisement of him sitting on a huge stack of wood blocks that he had shot in the air. Forgot the number but he missed something like a couple out of a couple thousand thrown. I think my best old friend bill still has a black and chrome apache I sold him 35 years ago.
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As I remember those blocks were available as a promotional. Saw one for sale on Ebay once
 
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