Model 597 with stainless steel barrel and receiver paired with a black synthetic stock. The most weather-resistant standard-configuration 597. Popular with small-game hunters who needed corrosion resistance. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Auto Caliber: .22 LR Capacity: 10 Year introduced: 1997, USA Weight: 58 oz Overall length: 40" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Hunting, Plinking / Range Training