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Remington Model 572
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The Remington Model 572 Fieldmaster is a manually-operated, slide-action rimfire repeating rifle manufactured by the Remington Arms Company. The 572 is noted for its similarity to the Remington 870 shotgun in design. The 572 is chambered for the .22 Short, .22 Long and .22 Long Rifle cartridges. Ammunition is supplied by a tubular magazine under the barrel which holds 15-22 rounds depending on the cartridge used. The longevity of manufacture speaks well of the popularity and durability of the action, and the overall reliability of this gun. It is popular with "plinkers" and collectors both, along with being a good small game, or "camp" rifle.[1]
Key Information
History and design
[edit]The Remington 572 was introduced in 1954 as a successor to the Remington Model 121 as the M572A having the look and feel of the Remington 870 shotgun. Weighing in at 5 lbs., the rifle is a "hammerless" style, meaning the hammer is contained within the action and ejection is through the side. This allows the top of the receiver to be grooved for scope mounting and keeps spent brass from hitting the shooter's face.[2][3]
A lightweight version known as the Remington Model 572 Fieldmaster was introduced in 1957. Remington was able to shave 1 pound from the total weight of the M572A by using aluminium to manufacture the receiver, trigger guard, buttplate, and barrel (although the barrel incorporated a steel insert). With its sungrain walnut stock and forend on the M572 and M572 Fieldmaster; the rifle was available in three other color schemes: "Crow-wing Black"(CWB), "Buckskin Tan"(BT), and "Teal-wing Blue"(TWB). These abbreviations served as a suffix to the model number. The M572TWB was discontinued in 1960 and the M572BT and M572CWB were last offered in 1962.
In 1966, Remington introduced the BDL or "Deluxe" rifle to supplement the 572A and 572SB. The BDL featured a ramp front sight with gold bead, a fully adjustable rear sight modeled after the sight used on Remington 700 big-game rifle, and a higher-grade walnut forearm and straight-comb butt stock with impressed checkering. In 1991, the walnut butt stock of the BDL Deluxe version was altered to incorporate a Monte Carlo comb to improve cheek weld when using the rifle with a telescopic sight, and the impressed checkering was altered to machine-cut checkering.[4]
In 2017, after complaints that the Monte Carlo comb made the rifle difficult to use with open sights, Remington returned to a straight comb stock design for current production BDL rifles.[5] The BDL is the only 572 model currently in production.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ Marcot, Roy Martin (2005). The history of Remington Firearms. Globe Pequot. p. 85. ISBN 978-1-59228-690-4.
- ^ Van Zwoll, Wayne (2006). The Complete Book of the .22: A Guide to the World's Most Popular Guns. Globe Pequot. p. 72. ISBN 978-1-59228-896-0.
- ^ James, C. Rodney (2010). Gun Digest Book of the .22 Rifle. Gun Digest Books. p. 39. ISBN 978-1-4402-1372-4.
- ^ 1991 Remington Arms Co. Retail Catalog, Wilmington, DE: Remington Arms Co. Inc., H-26258-91 (1991)
- ^ 2017 Remington Arms Co. Retail Catalog, Wilmington, DE: Remington Arms Co. Inc. (2017)
- ^ Maroot, Roy, History of Remington Firearms: The History Of One Of The World's Most Famous Gun Makers, Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, Jun 1, 2005, p. 82
- ^ 2018 Remington Arms Co. Retail Catalog, Wilmington, DE: Remington Arms Co. Inc. (2018)
External links
[edit]- Remington's information page Archived 2010-06-12 at the Wayback Machine on the Model 572 BDL Fieldmaster
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Development and History
Origins and Introduction
The Remington Model 572 was introduced in late 1954 as the M572A Fieldmaster, serving as a direct successor to the Remington Model 121 rimfire rifle, which had been discontinued that same year.[2][1] This transition marked Remington Arms Company's effort to modernize its lineup of pump-action rimfire rifles amid the post-World War II boom in affordable sporting firearms, a period characterized by rapid innovation and expansion to meet growing civilian demand for reliable, entry-level hunting and recreational arms.[2] The design of the Model 572 drew significant inspiration from the successful Remington Model 870 shotgun, introduced in 1950, by adapting its proven pump-action mechanism and overall layout for rimfire cartridge use.[2][5] Key ergonomic enhancements included a hammerless configuration, where the hammer is enclosed within the receiver for a sleeker profile, and side ejection to direct spent casings away from the shooter, improving safety and usability over the top-ejecting Model 121.[5][1] Initially marketed as a lightweight and dependable .22 repeater suitable for plinking and small game hunting, the Model 572 emphasized its balance, ease of carry, and natural pointing qualities to appeal to casual shooters and hunters seeking an accessible entry into pump-action rifles.[1] By early 1956, it had reached retailers, solidifying its place in Remington's portfolio of economical yet durable sporting arms during the company's postwar growth phase.[2]Production Timeline
The Remington Model 572 entered production in 1954 as a successor to the earlier Model 121, marking the beginning of a highly successful run for the pump-action rimfire rifle.[1] Manufacturing occurred continuously at Remington's Ilion, New York facility, spanning over 66 years and establishing it as one of the company's longest-running rimfire models due to sustained popularity among civilian shooters.[2] While exact production totals remain unavailable, the model's high-volume output reflected its broad appeal and reliability in the market.[1] Early production models manufactured prior to 1968 did not feature serial numbers, a common practice for U.S. firearms before the Gun Control Act of 1968 mandated serialization for traceability.[6] Following the Act, all subsequent Model 572 rifles included serial numbers, with date codes stamped on the barrel to indicate the month and year of manufacture using a letter-based system.[7] In the late 1950s, Remington introduced lightweight variants of the Model 572 with distinctive color-anodized metal finishes, including Crow-wing Black, Buckskin Tan, and Teal-wing Blue schemes designed to appeal to younger shooters and reduce weight to approximately 4.75 pounds.[8] These color variants were produced from 1958 to 1962, after which standard blued steel finishes became the norm across the line.[8] The longevity of Model 572 production faced its final challenge with Remington Outdoor Company's second bankruptcy filing in July 2020, which halted all firearm manufacturing and led to the closure of the Ilion plant, effectively ending output for the series around that time.[9][10]Design and Features
Action Mechanism
The Remington Model 572 employs a manually operated slide-action, or pump-action, mechanism that allows reliable cycling of .22 rimfire cartridges. To operate, the shooter grasps the forearm and slides it rearward, which engages a single flat steel action bar on the left side of the receiver to retract the bolt. This rearward bolt movement extracts the spent cartridge case from the chamber and ejects it through a port on the side of the receiver. Pushing the forearm forward then advances the bolt, stripping a new cartridge from the magazine and chambering it for firing. This design provides smooth and positive operation, enabling rapid follow-up shots while maintaining control of the firearm.[1] Internally, the Model 572 features a hammerless configuration, with the hammer enclosed within the receiver to reduce snagging and enhance safety during handling. The side-ejection system directs spent casings away from the shooter's line of sight and clears space above the receiver, making it particularly suitable for mounting optics on scoped rifles. Complementing this is a grooved top rail on the receiver, which allows for direct attachment of scope bases without additional drilling or tapping, thereby improving accuracy for precision target shooting.[1] The rifle feeds from a tubular magazine positioned beneath the barrel, which accommodates .22 Short, .22 Long, and [.22 Long Rifle](/page/.22 Long Rifle) cartridges interchangeably without requiring any adjustments to the firearm. For example, the magazine holds up to 20 rounds of .22 Short, 17 of .22 Long, or 15 of [.22 Long Rifle](/page/.22 Long Rifle), providing ample capacity for extended shooting sessions. A crossbolt safety, located immediately behind the trigger guard, offers ambidextrous operation by sliding transversely to block the trigger and sear when engaged in the safe position, indicated by a red warning band visible on the fire setting.[1][11]Specifications
The Remington Model 572 is a pump-action rimfire rifle chambered for the .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle cartridges.[2][1][11] Key specifications for the standard model include the following:| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Barrel Length | 21 to 23 inches (standard approximately 22 inches)[2][1][11] |
| Overall Length | Approximately 42 inches[1] |
| Weight (Unloaded) | 5 to 5.75 pounds[1][2] |
| Magazine Capacity | Tubular magazine; 15 rounds (.22 Long Rifle), 17 rounds (.22 Long), 20 rounds (.22 Short)[2][1][11] |
| Rifling Twist Rate | 1:16 inches (right-hand) for stabilizing .22-caliber projectiles[11] |
| Sights | Adjustable rear peep or U-notch sight; front blade or bead sight[2][1][11] |
| Trigger Pull | Approximately 4.5 pounds[1] |
| Materials | Steel barrel and receiver; walnut or hardwood stock and forearm[2][1] |