First Year Remington Model Seven 7 .222 Rem 18.5″ Bolt Action Rifle 1983
SOLD FOR: $2525
LSB#: 230714PJ080
Make: Remington
Model: Seven
Serial Number: 7613805
Year of Manufacture: 1983, First Year
Caliber: .222 Rem.
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Hinged Floorplate
Barrel Length: 18 1/2″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a serrated ramped base screwed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U” notched sight on a slider on an elevation ramp fixed to the rear of the barrel and is adjustable for windage and elevation. The top of the receiver is installed with a one-piece base and a pair of rings holding a Leupold VARI-X 3-9 Compact scope. The scope has some scattered light marks but nothing heavy. The scope has a duplex reticle and the glass is clear. The scope rates in Fine-Excellent condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is checkered walnut with a pistol grip, sling swivel studs, and a fluted straight comb. There are some scattered minor compressions and faint draglines. There are some scattered handling marks. The checkering is mostly sharp. The LOP measures approximately 13 3/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the textured brown rubber Remington buttpad. The buttpad has some scattered light wear. Overall, the stock rates in Fine Plus condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There are a few freckles of faint surface erosion which may prove to be stubborn fouling. In my opinion, this bore is a 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The bolt is serial matching. There is some faint finish wear on the edge of the muzzle. There are handling marks. There is some faint wear on the bolt handle. There is some standard operational wear. The makings are clear. The screwheads are sharp. Overall this rifle rates in 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 a leather sling and the previously described scope.
Our Assessment: The Model Seven is Remington’s attempt at a less expensive but high-quality bolt-action rifle. The main difference was the design of the receiver which is pretty much a miniaturized 700 receiver and is optimized for short action calibers. Upon picking up this rifle the quality is apparent and they certainly achieved making a high-quality rifle for a more budget-minded price, some like the Seven more than the 700! This one is chambered for .222 Remington, a nice find for the collectors, this caliber was only offered for two years! On top of that it also happens to be a first year of production example that is exceptionally clean. With its blued finish, beautiful walnut stock, and installed scope this is a good looking rifle that will be a great for your next hunt or target shooting outing. Please see our photos and good luck!
Some are hot, some are not, but thankfully most can be shot!
-Red
