Custom Remington Model 788 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt Action Rifle & Vortex Scope
SOLD FOR: $1,144.00
LSB#: LSB250520ST006
Make: Remington
Model: Custom Model 788
Serial Number: 6149789
Year of Manufacture: The receiver was made ca. 1972, we do not know when this rifle was customized.
Caliber: 6.5mm Creedmoor
Action Type: Removable Magazine Fed Bolt Action Rifle
Barrel Length: 24″
Sights / Optics: There is no provision for iron sights on the barrel. The left-rear of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for a receiver sight (none present). The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped with a one-piece Leupold-style base and Leupold rings holding a Vortex Viper 6.5-20x scope with Dead-Hold BDC reticle. The scope has some light wear in the body with notable oxidation on the mounting screw for the magnifaction adjustment ring.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered wood with pistol grip, monte carlo comb, ventilated black rubber Pachmayr White Line recoil pad, and sling swivels front and rear. The barrel is bedded to the stock. There is what appears to be a stag diamond inlaid to the bottom of the grip. The stock has some light nicks and scuffs, mostly on the left below the receiver. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12 1/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad. The pad has light wear and remains supple. Overall, the stock is in about Fine condition as not original to the gun.
Type of Finish: Blue & Stainless
Finish Originality: Original to the parts, the bolt is serial-matching. The barrel is not original to the gun.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 92% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. The most notable finish wear is on the trigger guard. The bottom metal has a few spots of minor oxidation. There are a few light nicks and scratches. The bolt knob shows handling wear. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good-plus condition as customized.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with the installed scope, black leather sling and a single 3-round magazine
Our Assessment: The Remington Model 788 was produced between 1967 and 1983. They were meant to be an inexpensive but well-built offering to compete against their competitor’s budget options for customers who did not yet want a 700. The rifle has an interesting bolt design, the bolt has three rows of three lugs each for a total of nine lugs, furthermore, they are located at the rear of the bolt. This design results in a shorter bolt throw of approximately 60 degrees, it also allows the bolt travel to be shorter. The single stack magazine design and the lack of bolt rails on the interior result in a thicker receiver giving it quite a bit of strength. This Model 788 has been customized with a 24″ stainless steel barrel chambered in the 6.5mm Creedmoor cartridge, popular both for hunting and for long-range precision. The rifle is in Very Good-plus condition as customized with about 92% of its metal finish remaining, a great bore and strong mechanics. With its bedded barrel and 6.5-20x Vortex Viper scope, this ought to make a wonderfully precise hunting rifle for years to come. Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
