Remington Model XP-100 Varmint Special XP100 .223 Rem 14.5″ Pistol 1989
SOLD FOR: $1525
LSB#: 220220WW044
Make: Remington
Model: XP-100 Varmint Special
Serial Number: B7530680
Year of Manufacture: 1989 (EJ Date Code)
Caliber: .223 Remington
Action Type: Bolt Action Single Shot Pistol
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number and “Remington / MODEL XP-100”. The left side of the barrel is marked with a warning above “REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, INC., ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.” and 223 REM.”. The left side of the barrel at the chamber is marked with an inspection mark and “EJ B”. The right side of the barrel at the chamber is marked with magnaflux and proof marks. The body of the bolt is marked “0680” in electro pencil.
Barrel Length: 14 1/2″
Sights / Optics: There are no iron sights installed. The top of the receiver is installed with a one-piece rail. The left side of the receiver has a pair of drilled, tapped, and filled holes.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a brown Zytel with checkered pistol grip with flared palm shelf, black nosecap with white spacer and two inlaid white diamonds, one on each side forward of the trigger guard and a third inlaid white diamond on the bottom of the grip. There are some scattered scratches and scuffs, the most noticeable are on the bottom of the grip and on the left side of the forend. The checkering is strong. There are no chips or cracks. Overall the stock is in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There are a few small spots of light surface erosion in the bore, mostly in the grooves.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 96% of its metal finish. There are some little scuffs and scratches on the barrel, the most noticeable are at the front of the forend. There are a few little spots of discoloration from previous oxidation, most noticeable on the barrel at the front and on the chamber. There are some scuffs on the bolt knob that have thinned the finish. There is light handling wear. There is standard operational wear. The screwheads show light use. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger pull is light and crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a soft case.
Our Assessment: This pistol is a Remington XP-100 Varmint Special chambered in .223 Remington with a 14 1/2″ barrel. This would make a fun gun to take to the silhouette range but the pistol can also be used to hunt smaller deer species and loaded with light bullets will be great for varmint or predator hunting. This one was well taken care of and has little wear to speak of. Whether you’re looking for more of a challenge in your hunting, want to show up other shooters on the rifle range with your pistol, or just want a cool bolt-action pistol in a popular caliber, this is an excellent choice. Please see our photos and good luck!