Remington Model 513 Matchmaster is a bolt-action rifle manufactured by Remington from 1940 to 1968. It was designed for target shooting and is chambered exclusively in .22 Long Rifle.
Design and Features
The Model 513 features a sturdy half stock with sling swivels, a beavertail fore end, and a straight comb that rises at the heel. The barrel is a 27-inch (685.8 mm) heavy target semi-floating type. The rifle weighs approximately 9 pounds (4.08 kg) with an empty magazine. It uses a detachable magazine with either a 6-round or 10-round capacity.
The rifle is equipped with a patented Matchmaster trigger mechanism that includes an adjustable stop. Civilian versions have a blued finish, while those produced for U.S. Army and ROTC service may have either a blued or parkerized finish.
A letter code stamped on the left side of the barrel, just forward of the receiver, indicates the month and year of manufacture (typically the two middle letters). The serial number is stamped on the underside of the barrel, forward of the stock.
Variants
- Model 513T (Target): The target variant, equipped with Redfield aperture sights (Redfield 75 rear sight and Redfield 68 globe front sight), a 27-inch heavy barrel, a target stock made of American walnut, six-shot magazine, and 1.25-inch sling swivels.
- Model 513S (Sporter): A medium-weight sporter variant with regular sporting-style sights, a non-target-type barrel, a ramp or post front sight, and lacking the rear receiver mounting block for an aperture sight.
- Model 513TX: A variant set up for a scope, shipped with no iron sights.
History
In 1940, the U.S. government contracted Remington for 10,000 .22 target rifles. During World War II, Model 513T rifles were used by the U.S. Army for training purposes, including issue to DCM-affiliated clubs for junior training and to ROTC units. Rifles purchased by the Army were stamped "U.S. PROPERTY" on the barrel and receiver.
According to Remington, approximately 137,302 Model 513s were manufactured in total. The rifle remains in use in smallbore competitions and, depending on condition, is valued from approximately $200 to $700.
