Remington Nylon 76
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The Remington Nylon 76 "Trailrider" is the only lever action rifle known to have been made by Remington Arms
Remington Arms
Remington Arms Company, Inc. was founded in 1816 by Eliphalet Remington in Ilion, New York, as E. Remington and Sons. It is the oldest company in the United States which still makes its original product, and is the oldest continuously operating manufacturer in North America. It is the only U.S....

and was billed as the world's fastest lever action rifle. This gun has a locked-breech lever action, with a short stroke of only about thirty degrees. It was introduced by Remington Arms in 1962 and discontinued in 1965.

Approximately 26,927 of these rifles were made and originally retailed for $59.95.

Three grades of this rifle were available: The Nylon 76 Standard, the Nylon 76AB Apache Black (approximately 1600 were made of this type), and the Nylon 76MB Mohawk Black.

This rifle is chambered for a .22LR and has a tubular magazine that opens at the rear of the stock and holds 14 rounds.

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