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Book Review: Remington .22 Rimfire Rifles

by Gary McBain

Being a fan of Remington nylon rifles I am constantly looking for information on my favorite hobby. When I learned that John Gyde and Roy Marcot, both respected collectors and members of the Remington Society of America  put together a book on the history of Remington 22s I was excited to take a look for myself. When the NRA’s The American Rifleman magazine published a story about the nylon rifles section of the book I was particular enthused about getting a copy to review.

After a long wait I was finally able  to get a copy of the book and the first thing the struck me is that this is a beautiful, high quality book. It is hardcover, 272 pages printed on glossy heavy stock paper. The photography is gorgeous. The second thing that struck me was that it is big and heavy.

I took it to my easy chair, sat down and was instantly absorbed. From early Remington cane guns to the evolution of their rolling block, bolt-action and semi auto rifles to our beloved nylon rifles, it is a trip back through time and an important tome on the evolution of firearms  development in this country.  Glyde and Marcot include intriguing insight into many of Remington’s prototype, presentation, and commemorative 22 rifles.

From cane guns to rolling block rifles to  slide action, bolt actions, semi autos, and even a lever-action. Remington was innovative and dominate in the rimfire rifle field.

Interesting to us nylon rifle fans, Gyde and Marcot devotes two in-depth chapter to the nylon 66 and it’s variations.  Early development, prototypes, many heretofore unknown variations are also covered.

Of course the story of the development of the nylon 66 polymer and application to the field of firearms in both important and interesting. 

There are many photos of prototypes as well as interesting variations. Those variations include white 66s, as well as an interesting military training rifle.

If you collect Remingtons. If you collect 22 rifles. If you collect nylon rifles. If you are even at all interested in firearms in this country then this book is as important to your collection and any single gun you can own.  It is a must have and in my opinion it is worth the cost just for the chapters on the nylon 66 and variations. It is both a trip down memory lane for many of us as well as an important resource for future generations.

The Remington .22 Rimfire Rifles  is $90 and worth every penny and you can order it directly from   www.remingtonarmorypress.com

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