Remington Model 552

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Remington Model 552 "Speedmaster"
Type Rifle
Place of origin  United States
Production history
Designer L.R. Crittendon, E.W. Hailston[1]
Manufacturer Remington Arms
Produced 1957-Present[1]
Specifications
Weight 5.75 lb (2.61 kg)[2]
Length 40 in (100 cm)[2]
Barrel length 22 in (56 cm)[2]

Cartridge .22 Short, .22 Long, .22 LR[1]

The Remington Model 552 "Speedmaster" is a semi-automatic rifle that can fire .22 Short, .22 Long and .22 long rifle cartridges. Ammunition is fed from a tubular magazine under the barrel. The model 552 features a unique low profile left-side bolt handle that lends itself to a clean receiver appearance and slender profile. The rifle was manufactured from 1957 to 1988 in a standard model and is presently available in an upgraded "BDL" model, which has checkered butt stock and forearm with a gloss finish. Also included is an open sight and a 3/8" dovetail scope mount and a safety on the trigger guard. In 1966 Remington offered this rifle with a special stamping of the company's 150th anniversary on the left side of the receiver.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Model 552 Speedmaster Autoloading Rimfire RIfle". Remington Arms. Retrieved 26 December 2012. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Model 552 BDL Speedmaster". Remington Arms. Retrieved 26 December 2012. 

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