Remington Model 700 Classic 24″ .250 Savage Bolt Action Rifle MFD 1984
SOLD FOR: $1,575.00
LSB#: LSB260421DD015
Make: Remington
Model: 700 Classic
Serial Number: B6581271
Year of Manufacture: 1984 / Modern
Caliber: .250 Savage
Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “WARNING-READ INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR SAFE OPERATION-FREE FROM” / “*****REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, INC. ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.*****” / “250 SAVAGE” and proof marks. There are proof marks on the right side of the barrel. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number and “Remington” / “MODEL 700”.
Barrel Length: 24″
Sights / Optics: There are no sights. The top of the receiver has four drilled and tapped scope-mount holes with plug screws.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece checkered walnut with a semi pistol grip, fluted comb, and a textured Remington rubber buttpad. There is a sling stud at each end of the stock. There is minor handling and storage wear throughout. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering remains sharp. The LOP measures 13 3/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the rubber buttpad. Overall, the stock rates in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its finish. There are handling scratches, compression dings, and storage marks along the barrel. The barrel shows patina. There is dried storage oil along the metal surfaces. The screw heads are strong. The markings are clear and legible. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine 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: Paperwork and serial matching factory box.
Our Assessment: The Remington Model 700 Classic series was built to pair traditional walnut-and-blue sporting rifle styling with limited annual chamberings, making the line attractive to both hunters and Remington collectors. The Model 700 action itself has been one of America’s most successful bolt action rifle platforms since the 1960s, respected for its strong receiver, smooth two-lug bolt, internal magazine, and broad field accuracy reputation. The .250 Savage is a particularly interesting chambering in the Classic series, as it is an efficient early 20th century cartridge known for mild recoil, flat shooting characteristics for its era, and excellent suitability for deer, antelope, and varmints with proper loads. By offering the 1984 Classic in .250 Savage, Remington gave shooters a factory rifle chambered for a historically important but less commonly encountered sporting cartridge, all in a clean 24” barreled Model 700 configuration.
This Remington Model 700 Classic is a 1984-production bolt action rifle chambered in .250 Savage with a 24” barrel, original blued finish, drilled and tapped receiver with plug screws, checkered walnut stock, paperwork, and serial-matching factory box. The rifle retains about 97% of its finish with handling scratches, compression dings, storage marks, barrel patina, and dried storage oil along the metal surfaces. The stock rates in Excellent condition with minor handling and storage wear, sharp checkering, and no chips or cracks. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion, rating 9.5 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion, and the action functions correctly. This rifle should appeal to Remington collectors, Model 700 Classic enthusiasts, and hunters looking for a boxed .250 Savage rifle with strong bore condition and classic factory sporting-rifle appeal. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -MY