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Remington 550-1 22 rifle

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Topic: Remington 550-1 22 rifle
Posted By: Thad in AR.
Subject: Remington 550-1 22 rifle
Date Posted: 18 Dec 2024 at 6:59pm
An older man that I’ve known for years bumped in to me at the lumber yard recently. He told me he wanted me to come out to his house next time I was in his area.
This week I’m working right down the road from him. I went by to visit after work yesterday. He said he wanted to give me a 22. I looked at and told him I could pay him something for it. He said absolutely not.
He said he hasn’t shot it in over 30 years.
I thanked him and offered him a hand at any chores he could use help with.
He had me take some stuff from his shed and load it in his truck. Didn’t take ten minutes.
I brought it home and gave it a quick cleaning and shot ten rounds through it.
Cycled nicely. I really like it.



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Posted By: Hubert (Ga)engine7
Date Posted: 18 Dec 2024 at 7:28pm
That is a sweet shooting 22. One of my older cousins gave Dad one in the late fifties or early sixties and I inherited it when Dad passed away and I hope to pass it on to a family member who will take care of it. 

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Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God.


Posted By: desertjoe
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2024 at 7:48am
 WOW,,,Thad,,,That right there is what I would call a great Friend,,,!!!ClapClap


Posted By: sparky
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2024 at 7:50am
They are very good rifles.

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It's the color tractor my grandpa had!


Posted By: Dave H
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2024 at 9:21am
wow I saved my nickles and bought one of those in high school ( class of 61 Confused ) for hunting cotton tails.  That sucker ate 22 shorts like candy.  Still have it today.  Nice .22!


Posted By: Pat the Plumber CIL
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2024 at 12:29pm
I am sure he knew it was going to a good home. I always wonder what will become of mine. My nephew has autism, niece wants nothing to do with them . Glad you could end up with it . Enjoy

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You only need to know 3 things to be a plumber;Crap rolls down hill,Hot is on the left and Don't bite your fingernails

1964 D-17 SIV 3 Pt.WF,1964 D-15 Ser II 3pt.WF ,1960 D-17 SI NF,1956 WD 45 WF.


Posted By: klinemar
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2024 at 3:30pm
Remington made good rifles and shotguns in the years your 22 was made. Unfortunately they've fell on hard times. Enjoy the gift and see if family members can enjoy shooting it too!


Posted By: Hubert (Ga)engine7
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2024 at 6:58pm
Pat, I was pondering on the same thing after I read Thad’s post. My granddaughter (only grandchild) likes guns but has other interests also, so I wonder if she will treasure what has been handed down to me. One is my grandfather’s 44spl which I definitely want to stay in the family. I presently have two guns that belonged to the father of a close friend who asked me to store them for safekeeping probably forty years ago. He passed away several years ago and I have reminded his daughter twice that I have them and she can get them at any time. So far they are still stored away.

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Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God.


Posted By: desertjoe
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2024 at 8:10pm
Originally posted by Pat the Plumber CIL Pat the Plumber CIL wrote:

I am sure he knew it was going to a good home. I always wonder what will become of mine. My nephew has autism, niece wants nothing to do with them . Glad you could end up with it . Enjoy

   UMMmmm,,,,Hey Pat,,can I be your friend,,,,WinkClap



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