Remington Model 700 BDL Varmint Special .22-250 24” Bolt Action Rifle 1971
SOLD FOR: $1,160.00
Make: Remington
Model: Model 700
Serial Number: 6509556
Year of Manufacture: 1971
Caliber: 22-250 Rem
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Hinged Floorplate Internal Magazine
Barrel Length: 24” Varmint Heavy Barrel
Sights / Optics: The top of the barrel is drilled, tapped, and filled for rear sights. The top of the receiver is mounted with a Leupold VARI-X-III 6.5×20.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one piece checkered deluxe with ebony capped semi-pistol grip, monte-carlo comb with cheek piece, checkered Reminigton hard rubber buttplate, and ebony tipped forend. The LOP measures approximately 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is minor erosion in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion the bore 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are light handling and standard operational marks. 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: 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 & 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. 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 leader, 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 BDL Varmint is clean and chambered with a hunting favorite, the 22-250, ideal for varmint and small game hunting. Please see our photos and good luck! – L.S.
