Remington Model 700 BDL .223 Remington 24″ Bolt Action Rifle & Scope 1990

SOLD FOR: $1,061.00

LSB#: LSB250727DW029

Make: Remington

Model: Model 700

Serial Number: C6401642

Year of Manufacture: 1963 (LK Date Code)

Caliber:  .223 Remington

Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number “C6401642” at the breech and “Remington / MODEL 700” at the midsection.  The left side of the barrel is marked “V LK 39” denoting the 1967 date of manufacture.  The left side of the barrel is marked “WARNING-READINSTRUCTION BOOK FOR SAFE OPERATION FREE FROM” /  “…..REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, INC., ILION. N.Y. U.S.A…..”/’ .223 REM.” (Appears re-stamped.)  The right side of the barrel is marked “(R.E.P)” with several proof marks. ./ PAT.NO2.473.373.  2.524.981. 2.585.195./  .22-250 REM” and has several proof marks. The hard rubber black buttpad is marked “Remington”.   

Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Hinged Floorplate Internal Magazine

Barrel Length: 24” Varmint Heavy Barrel (Rebarreled with an original Remington Varmint barrel)

Sights / Optics: The top of the receiver is fitted with a Bausch & Lomb 4-12X variable scope mounted with a one-piece Leupold scope mount. Glass is clear with a duplex reticle.  There are no provisions for iron sights.  

Stock Configuration & Condition:  The stock is a one piece skip-line checkered deluxe with ebony capped semi-pistol grip with ivory spacer, fluted monte-carlo comb with cheek piece, checkered hard rubber buttplate with ivory spacer, sling studs front and rear, and ebony tipped forend. The LOP measures approximately 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are light scratches and nicks but there are no chips or cracks. The stock rates in Fine overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Rifle has been rechambered and rebarreled to .223 Remington.  

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and shiny and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.

Overall Condition:  This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish.  There is some dulling of the finish on the receiver and thinning on the leading edges. The markings are clear. The screwheads are sharp. There are a few nicks on the outer edge of the chamber. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Comes with scope as described above.

Our Assessment: The Remington 700 needs no introduction, it has been one of the most popular bolt action rifles in America for decades, seeing use in target shooting, hunting, and in law enforcement. Remington had been producing sporting rifles for decades, but their Post-WWI Model 30 Sporter took too much time & money to make and required too much milling. After WWII they designed the Model 721 which used a receiver made of bar stock, meaning it could be turned on a lathe, cutting production time. The basic design of the 721 went through further developments under the direction of engineer Mike Walker, and Remington went on to produce the Model 722 and Model 725, and finally, in 1962, the Model 700 was born. With the design, Walker desired to increase accuracy over previous designs so tight bore & chamber tolerances, a short leader, and fast lock time were used. Since its inception in 1962, it has been produced in just about any caliber and configuration you could think of. If it hasn’t there are custom parts and gunsmiths out there to get it exactly how you like. 

This 700 BDL, fitted with a Varmint heavy barrel, was manufactured in 1963.  This model was likely re-barreled and rechambered in .223 Remington with the Varmint heavy barrel (since Remington did not offer their Model 700 in .223 OR with the Varmint barrel until 1967.)  This rifle would be ideal for varmint and small game hunting or just punching holes in paper, given the outstanding ballistic performance of the .223 Remington cartridge.  Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck bidding!

BF