Remington Model XP100 .223 Rem 14 1/2″ Bolt Action Pistol & Scope
SOLD FOR: $1,301.00
LSB#: LSB260113JS001
Make: Remington
Model: 700
Serial Number: B7525247
Year of Manufacture: 1976 (CI date code)
Caliber: .223 Remington
Action Type: Bolt Action, Single Shot
Markings: The left side of the barrel has Remington’s factory warning label and address badge. It is marked “223 Rem” on the left side. It has the date code and proof marks on the barrel. The left side of the receiver is marked “B7525247/ Remington Model XP-100”
Barrel Length: 14 1/2″
Sights / Optics: There are no provisions for iron sights. The top of the receiver is mounted with a Burris 7X fixed with Duplex reticle, mounted in Burris base and rings. We cannot guarantee the functionality of optics.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece Zytel synthetic. It is lightly scuffed and scratched from handling wear but has no chips or cracks. Overall this stock rates in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. There is light fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 97% of its original metal finish. There is light handling wear. There are no major scratches, dings or corrosion. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads are sharp. Overall, this pistol rates in Very Good Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, as does the safety. We did not fire this pistol, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Scope as described above
Our Assessment: The Remington XP-100 stands as one of the most distinctive handgun designs of the postwar American firearms industry. Introduced in the early 1960s and built around a shortened Model 700 action, the XP-100 was conceived as a purpose-built bolt action pistol capable of true rifle-like precision. Its futuristic Zytel stock and center-grip configuration were radical departures from conventional handgun design and quickly established the XP-100 as a serious platform for varmint shooting, metallic silhouette competition, and experimental handgun ballistics. This 1976 example reflects the mature period of XP-100 production, when Remington had fully refined the concept and expanded chamberings beyond the original Fireball offerings.
Chambered in .223 Remington, this pistol benefits from one of the most successful small-caliber centerfire cartridges ever developed. Introduced in the early 1960s, the .223 Remington was engineered for high velocity, flat trajectory, and excellent accuracy, characteristics that translate especially well to the XP-100 platform. While velocity is reduced in a 14 1/2 inch barrel compared to a rifle, the cartridge remains inherently accurate and efficient, making it well suited to the XP-100’s precision-oriented design. The factory blued finish remains strong at approximately 97 percent with only light handling wear, and the bore is bright with sharp rifling, rating 9/10 in this writer’s opinion.
This example is equipped with a Burris fixed 7X scope mounted in Burris bases and rings, a period-correct optic choice that complements the pistol’s long-range intent. The Zytel synthetic stock shows only light scuffing from normal handling with no structural issues, and the markings throughout the pistol remain clear and legible with sharp screw heads. Mechanically, the bolt action and safety function correctly. Altogether, this XP-100 presents as a well-preserved and honest example of Remington’s most unconventional and influential handgun design. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! MF
