Remington Model 16 .22 Rem Automatic 22” Semi-Auto Rimfire Rifle, C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,325.00

LSB#: LSB251108WM065

Make: Remington

Model: 16

Serial Number: RB2940

Year of Manufacture: 1914 – 1928 C&R

Caliber: .22 Remington Auto

Action Type:  Semi-Auto, Fed by Magazine Tube located in the buttstock, takedown

Barrel Length: 22”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a U-notch screwed and dovetailed to the barrel. The upper tang is drilled and tapped.

Stock Configuration & Condition:  The stocks are two piece smooth wood with straight grip, straight comb, and steel buttplate. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. There is little to no handling wear throughout. There are light scratches and compression marks. The right side of the buttstock has a few light compression marks. There are no chips or cracks. The stock rates in about Fine overall condition. 

Type of Finish:  Blued 

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is light erosion in the bore. There is light pitting towards the muzzle. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 6 out of 10. 

Overall condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its finish. The balance of the finish shows handling and storage wear. There are scratches and oxidization. There are light scratches on the barrel. The receiver has some light thinning on the edges. THere is a light build up of oxidization on the receiver. There is light oxidization on the muzzle. There is light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tooled with serviceable slots. The pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics:  The action functions correctly.  We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: The Remington Model 16 is an early semi-automatic rimfire rifle produced during the formative years of American self-loading sporting arms. Manufactured between 1914 and 1928, the Model 16 was purpose-built around the proprietary .22 Remington Automatic cartridge and utilizes a buttstock-mounted magazine tube with a takedown action. This design reflects Remington’s effort to differentiate its rimfire offerings from competing .22 Long Rifle platforms while emphasizing reliability and controlled feeding. The Model 16 occupies an important place in Remington’s early semi-automatic development during the pre-Depression era.

This example is configured with a 22 inch barrel, beaded front sight, and U-notch rear sight, with the upper tang drilled and tapped, and retains its original blued finish. Approximately 97 percent of the metal finish remains, with light handling wear, scattered scratches, edge thinning on the receiver, and minor oxidation visible, including at the muzzle. The bore is bright with sharp rifling, showing light erosion and pitting toward the muzzle and rating 6 out of 10, while the smooth wood stocks exhibit only light marks and compression with no cracks or chips, overall rating Fine. The action functions correctly and no accessories accompany the rifle. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! -N.P