Rare Early Remington Model 30 24” Barrel .30-06 Bolt Action Rifle C&R 1921
SOLD FOR: $1,525.00
LSB#: WY240905SP092
Make: Remington
Model: 30
Serial Number: 174
Year of Manufacture: 1921
Caliber: .30-06
Action Type: Bolt Action fed by internal Magazine, detachable floorplate.
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SPRINGFIELD 30 CAL 1906” The left side of the receiver is marked “174” The top of the receiver is marked “REMINGTON TRADE MARK” The right side of the barrel is marked with proof marks.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade pinned to a ramped post. The rear sight is a Pacific adjustable peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a 1 piece walnut stock, straight comb, serrated steel buttplate, smooth semi pistol grip, 2 sling studs, 1 in the bottom of the forend and 1 sling stud in the belly of the buttstock, and a grooved forend. The LOP is 13.75” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. There are minor scratches and compression marks. There appears to be a crack that was repaired on the left side of the stock behind the forend. The stock rates in Very Good Overall condition
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifle is defined. There is moderate erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 6/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. There are scratches on the receiver and barrel. There is operational wear on the bolt and chamber. The blade sight has some dents. There is light rust freckling on the barrel. The screwheads are sharp. The markings are sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good 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: Scope as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: The Remington Model 30 is a US sporting rifle of the inter-war period based on the military P14/M1917 Enfield rifle action, which was manufactured for the British and US governments during World War I. Initial specimens used surplus military parts with some modifications in order to consume the stock of parts, though further modifications were made as production progressed and later rifles were produced from newly manufactured parts. Most early rifles were in the military .30-06 caliber used in the M1917 but it became available in a variety of chamberings. It was the first high-powered bolt-action sporting rifle produced by Remington. Some would beg to differ as Remington made the Remington Lee factory sporting rifle from 1899-1909, 1446 were built in a variety of calibers.
This Model 30 was the 174th rifle produced by Remington in the Model 30. Being 123 years old this rifle is in good condition as a C&R. The crack in the stock looks like it was repaired, there is no play in the stock. This is a must have for collectors. Good luck on your bid! -M.C.
