Remington Custom Shop 700 .458 Win Mag 24″ Bolt Action Rifle MFD 1995

SOLD FOR: $1125

LSB#: 210711NH33

Make: Remington

Model: 700

Serial Number: E6823367

Year of Manufacture: 1995 (DP Date Code)

Caliber: .458 Win. Mag.

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 “458 WIN MAG”, with an inspection mark, and “DP”. The right side of the barrel is marked with magnaflux and proof marks at the breech. The bolt is hand inscribed “3367”.

Barrel Length: 24”, 25 1/2″ to Muzzle Brake

Sights / Optics: There are currently no iron sights on this rifle. The front and rear of the barrel are both drilled, tapped, and filled. The top of the receiver has two pairs of drilled and tapped holes, three are empty and one has a filler screw. 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is checkered wood with a fluted straight comb, wood capped reinforcing screws, a ventilated black rubber buttpad. There are some little compressions and draglines. There are a few little marks through the finish. The checkering is mostly sharp. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the textured black rubber Pachmayr buttpad. The pad has some light handling wear. 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 96% of its metal finish. There is some finish loss on the edge of the trigger guard and a few little marks through the finish. There is some finish loss on the front of the muzzle brake and scattered thinning. There are a few little spots of oxidation on the muzzle brake. There are a few little spots of discoloration on the barrel towards the front. The receiver has a few little mottled oil marks. There are light handling marks and standard operational wear. The screwheads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, the 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: None

Our Assessment: The Remington 700 has been one of the most popular bolt action rifles in America for decades, seeing use in target shooting, hunting, and in law enforcement. This example is chambered in .458 Win. Mag., a dangerous game cartridge well suited to the African Big Five. It will take thick-skinned game such as elephants, cape buffalo, and rhinoceros but also work well against lion and leopard with the right bullets because it will not over-penetrate. Here in North America, it is suitable for bison and large bears, and while it may be overkill, many Alaskan guides use the .458 for defense against bears. This rifle has non-standard markings and does not have the Ilion address or unsightly warnings, but does have Remington factory proofs leading us to believe this is a custom shop gun. The last rifle we saw like this was a .458 and had the same configuration and markings. This is a beautiful rifle and the minimalist markings really give it a clean and elegant look. This is a proven American classic and something you definitely need if you have not added one to your arsenal yet! Please see our photos and good luck!