Remington Model 700 BDL .308 Winchester 22″ Bolt Action Rifle MFD 1967 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1125

LSB#: 210607RR04

Make: Remington

Model: 700 BDL

Serial Number: 283943

Year of Manufacture: 1967 (OP Date Code)

Caliber: .308 Win.

Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Hinged Floorplate

Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number at the breech and “Remington / MODEL 700” at the midsection. The left side of the barrel is marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO. INC, ILION, N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A. / PAT. NO. 2,473,373 2,514,981” followed by “.308 WIN.” and is also marked “9OP” and with an inspection mark. The right side of the barrel is marked with magnaflux, proof, and test marks at the breech. The bolt is matched to the rifle and the bottom is inscribed “283943”.

Barrel Length: 22”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a serrated ramped riser screwed to the barrel, it has a protective hood installed. The rear sight is a flip-up flat-topped “U” notch elevator sight attached to a base fixed to the barrel. The left side of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for an aperture sight (not included). The top of the receiver has two pairs of drilled, tapped, and filled holes.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is press checkered wood with a fluted monte carlo comb, capped pistol grip, nosecap, and cheekpiece. There is a brass reinforcing pin on the left. There are some scuffs and draglines. There is some thinned finish, most noticeable on the left at the action. There are some compressions and a few dings, the most noticeable are on the buttstock above the toe and on the right side of the stock below the ejection port. The checkering is intact. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures approximately 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the checkered alloy Remington buttplate. The buttplate has light handling marks. The stock rates in about Fine overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. There are scattered small spots of oxidation, most noticeable on the barrel. There are a few light little marks from use and storage. The bolt body has dark discoloration from previous oxidation. The bolt handle has become slightly plum. The markings are clear. The screw heads are sharp to lightly worn. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This does not function like the current production 700s, when the safety is on you cannot cycle the bolt. 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: Included is a two-point leather sling. The sling has some scuffs, scrapes, and discoloration. There are some light creases, the sling rates about Very Good.

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 and has been produced in just about any caliber and configuration you could think of. This one is an early C&R example with the square safety selector, different profile bolt handle, and a one-piece sear. This example is chambered in .308 Winchester and would make a great hunting or target shooting rifle. This is a classic Remington rifle in a classic caliber and better still it’s C&R eligible! Please see our photos and good luck!