Ed Mason Custom Remington Model 700 .221 Fireball 25″ Bolt Action Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1714
LSB#: 210924WL52
Make: Remington, Customized by Ed Mason Gunsmiths
Model: Custom 700 BDL
Serial Number: G6341126
Year of Manufacture: 2000s, Customized in 2007
Caliber: .221 Remington Fireball
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Hinged Floorplate Internal Magazine
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 chamber is marked “221 F.B.”. The bottom of the bolt is matched and marked “1126”.
Barrel Length: 25” Hart Barrel
Sights / Optics: There is no provision for iron sights. The top of the receiver is installed with a pair of bases and rings holding a Leupold VX-II 6-18. The scope has some scattered light handling marks and a few little rubs. The scope has an LRV duplex reticle and the glass is clear. The scope rates in about Fine Plus condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a checkered laminate wood with a capped pistol grip, nosecap, straight comb, cheekpiece, sling studs, and black rubber Remington buttpad. There are only a few little compressions and tiny marks through the finish. The checkering is strong. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures approximately 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the black rubber buttpad. The pad has some light handling wear. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued & Stainless
Finish Originality: The finish is original but the barrel is not original to the receiver.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are one or two little marks through the finish on the receiver. There are some little scuffs and marks through the finish on the bolt knob. The edges of the trigger guard have light wear. The barrel has a couple of light scuffs and draglines. The markings are clear. The screwheads are mostly strong. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent 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: Included is the previously described scope and an invoice for gunsmithing services.
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. Remington had been producing sporting rifles for decades, but their Post-WWI Model 30 Sporter took too much time & money to make and required too much milling. After WWII they designed the Model 721 which used a receiver made of bar stock, meaning it could be turned on a lathe, cutting production time & cost. The basic design of the 721 went through further developments under the direction of engineer Mike Walker, and Remington went on to produce the Model 722 and Model 725, and finally, in 1962, the Model 700 was born. With the design, Walker desired to increase accuracy over previous designs so tight bore & chamber tolerances, a short leade, and fast lock time were used. Since its inception in 1962, it has been produced in just about any caliber and configuration you could think of. If it hasn’t there are custom parts and gunsmiths out there to get it exactly how you like. This 700 has been customized by Ed Mason Gunsmiths and has had a Hart barrel installed, the receiver squared, trigger job performed, crown lapped, and been custom inletted and glass bedded. This one is perfect for target shooting or varmint hunting and hitting your mark should be no problem with the Leupold scope. Please see our photos and good luck!