
CMP Remington Model 40X Single Shot Bolt Action Rifle & Springfield Scope
SOLD FOR: $1,101.00
LSB#: WY240905SP155
Make: Remington
Model: 40X
Serial Number: 38995B
Year of Manufacture: 1972-1979
Caliber: 7.62 NATO
Action Type: Single Shot, Bolt Action Rifle
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “7.62NATO”. The right side of the barrel is marked “T” in a triangle / “R.E.P.” in oval. The bolt is marked “38995”. The left side of the receiver is marked “38995 B/ REMINGTON / MODEL 40X”. The scope is marked “SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 6-20X56 MIL DOT GOVERNMENT MODEL JAPAN” and has a clear picture.
Barrel Length: The barrel is 27”” and is free-floated all the way to the receiver.
Sights / Optics: There is no provision for iron sights. (They have been removed) The receiver is drilled, tapped and fitted with a one piece Picatinny scope base and ring system. The rings house a SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 6-20X56 MIL DOT GOVERNMENT MODEL, and a flash shade /sunshade. The scope image is bright and sharp with no apparent damage to the internal workings or objectives. The scope and mounting system rate in about Excellent condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The benchrest-style hardwood stock has a honey brown stain and exceptional linear grain. It features a fluted comb and pistol grip with a beavertail forend. There are very light scratches and scuffs in scattered areas as photographed. There are no cracks or major damage. There is a cutout in the stock for the tang-mounted safety. The LOP measures 13-5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the rubber butt pad. The pad has a black spacer and only displays light scuffs, while remaining highly supple. The stock rates in very good overall condition.
Type of Finish: The barrel is polished blued steel. The receiver is blued high carbon steel. The bolt is jeweled. The trigger guard is matte black.
Finish Originality: All Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is light scattered erosion. The bore rates in 7 /10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light scuffs and scratches on the barrel and receiver. There are a few nicks toward the muzzle. The bolt and portions of the chamber are worn from interacting. The front sight has been removed. The trigger guard has light loss of finish. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp. Overall, this rifle rates in about very good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger breaks crisp. The action is very smooth. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 6-20X56 MIL DOT GOVERNMENT MODEL scope as described above in “Sights / Optics”. Also included is receipt from CMP ( Civilian Marksmanship Program).
Our Assessment: This rifle has a blue steel bull barrel with sharp rifling, a hardwood stock with very minor scuffs and scratches,a SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 6-20X56 MIL DOT GOVERNMENT MODEL scope and a crisp trigger pull. It is chambered in 7.62 NATO; Per Wikipedia: “The 7.62×51mm NATO (official NATO nomenclature 7.62 NATO) is a rimless, straight walled, bottlenecked rifle cartridge. It is a standard for small arms among NATO countries. First developed in the 1950s, the cartridge had first been introduced in U.S. service for the M14 rifle and M60 machine gun.
The later adoption of the 5.56×45mm NATO intermediate cartridge and assault rifles as standard infantry weapon systems by NATO militaries started a trend to phase out the 7.62×51mm NATO in that role. Many other firearms that use the 7.62×51mm NATO fully powered cartridge remain in service today, especially various designated marksman rifles/sniper rifles and medium machine guns/general-purpose machine guns (i.e. M24 Sniper Rifle and M240 Medium Machine Gun). The cartridge is also used on mounted and crew-served weapons that are mounted to vehicles, aircraft, and ships.” This setup is a bench rest shooter’s dream that rates in about Very Good condition. So bid high and bid firm. I highly encourage you to take a look at the condition in our high quality photos. Good luck on your bid. -C.M.
