Remington Model 700 24” 6mm Remington Bolt Action Rifle C&R 1970
SOLD FOR: $1,305.00
LSB#: WY240922TW020
Make: Remington
Model: 700
Serial Number: 6308627
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: 6mm Remington
Action Type: Bolt Action, fed by internal magazine, hinged floorplate
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY MADE IN USA PAT NO. 2473373 2514981 2585195 / 6MM REM” The left side of the receiver is marked “6308627 / REMINGTON MODEL 700”
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: There are no sight apertures on this rifle. The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped for mounting a scope. The top of the barrel is drilled, tapped and plugged. This rifle is optic ready
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a 1 piece wood stock, fluted raised cheekrest, serrated buttplate, Checkered semi pistol grip, checkered forend. The LOP is 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad, 2 sling mounts, 1 in the bottom of the forend, and 1 in the belly of the buttstock. There are scratches and compression marks on the stock. There are no cracks or chips. The stock rates in Very Good Overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is defined. There is no erosion in the barrel. There is some light fouling in the rifling. The bore rates 9/10
Overall Condition: This Rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. There are light scratches on the receiver and barrel. There is operational wear on the bolt and chamber. There is some light rust freckling on the barrel and some spots where the finish is starting to thin.The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good Overall 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: None
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 and money to make, plus it 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 and 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 lead, 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.
The 700 is a classic in the truest sense of the word and has seen its fair share of use in just about any role you could imagine a bolt action rifle being used for. It has shaped firearms history and has been a mainstay in movies, TV, and videogames. It shows no signs of falling out of favor after its meteoric rise, and even after Remington filed for bankruptcy and restructured, new models can be found on their new website. This is a piece of history, both firearms and American, and something everyone needs at least one of. If you don’t have one yet, why not? This 700 has seen some use but has a nice bore and is a great 700 to pick up, no matter if it’s your first or fiftieth. Please see our photos and good luck! -M.C.
