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Seller's Inventory #: 227145

Category - Remington Rifles - Boyscout Commemorative

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Remington Rifles
Boyscout Commemorative

REMINGTON Model No. 4 “AMERICAN BOY SCOUT” .22 Cal. Rolling Block Rifle C&R Boy Scouts with Rifles? Yes, Their Very Own!

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REMINGTON Model No. 4 “AMERICAN BOY SCOUT” .22 Cal. Rolling Block Rifle C&R

Boy Scouts with Rifles? Yes, Their Very Own!

Here we present a C&R Remington Model No. 4 “American Boy Scout” Single Shot Rolling Block Rifle, made circa 1913 in Ilion, New York. In 1913, Remington introduced a revised version of the Military Cadet rifle, calling it the No. 4-S Boy Scout rifle. Early examples were stamped “American Boy Scout” on the left side of the receiver as this example has.

In 1913 there were three major rival scout organization which include The Boy Scouts of America, The Boy Scouts of the United States, and The American Boy Scouts. This last organization renewed an earlier request to Remington for a military style, single shot rifle suitable for their boys. This request was formally sent to Remington Arms-Union Metallic Cartridge Company, the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, Ridabeck & Company, and J.C. Stevens Arms & Tool Company. On July 1, 1913, the American Boy Scout firearms selection committee recommended adoption of the Remington No. 4-S Boy Scout rifle as their official arm. However, because of pressure from anti-violence influential donors, the Boy Scouts of America did not adopt the rifle.
The initial sales of the Remington No. 4-S Boy Scout rifles were funneled through the American Boy Scout organization. Remington’s stated goal, recorded in the minutes of the 3rd convention held on January 6-11, 1913, was “To get out a rifle for the boys who didn’t have enough money to buy an expensive rifle, and whom we wanted to have a Remington rifle in his hands”. Initially, only members of the American Boy Scouts could buy the rifle. Remington omitted the dealer and was able to sell the new rifle with bayonet directly to scouts for only $5.00. However, according to the 1913-14 Remington-UMC catalog, within a few months normal distribution channels were opened and the rifle was sold to the general public for $8.00.

In a quote by Remington, “Remington proudly states that the new Remington-UMC Boy Scout and Cadet Rifle is designed to meet the demand for an attractive and durable .22 caliber military arm of light weight for the younger generation. Its extreme accuracy and splendid handling qualities recommend it particularly for drill and target work. These features have caused it to be adopted by a number of the leading military academies throughout the country.”
This would have been the rifle that a boy learned on, plinked tin cans, and hunted with. It also taught the shooter how to make the shot count.

The overall condition is fair. Gray patina. The action is not quite functional: the hammer holds both half- and full-cock notches but when the trigger is pressed the hammer falls to half-cock rather than all the way to the firing pin. The bore is shiny bright with sharp rifling. The butt stock has a repair on either side of the top tang and there is a small bit of movement of the wrist against the tang. The forestock slides forward along the barrel.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 28 inches.

Caliber: .22 Short Rimfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$1200

#227145
 

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Curio/Relic: Yes