Remington Model 722 .257 Roberts 24″ Bolt Action Rifle MFD 1953 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1075
LSB#: 210802RL03
Make: Remington
Model: 722
Serial Number: 318393
Year of Manufacture: 1953 (PZZ Date Code)
Caliber: .257 Roberts
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Fixed Floorplate Internal Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO., INC., ILION, N.Y. / MADE IN U.S.A. PATENTS PENDING” followed by “.257 ROBERTS” in front of the rear sight boss and is marked “PZZ6” at the receiver. The right side of the barrel at the chamber is marked with magnaflux, proof, and inspection marks. The left of the receiver is marked with the serial number and “Remington / MODEL 722”. The bolt is matched and marked “318393”.
Barrel Length: 24″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a serrated ramped riser that is fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U” notch elevator sight dovetailed into the barrel. The top of the receiver ring has two pairs of drilled, tapped, and filled holes. The left side of the receiver has a pair of drilled, tapped, and filled holes.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece smooth wood. The stock has a pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered alloy Remington buttplate. There is a brass reinforcing pin at about the front of the trigger guard, visible on both sides. Sling swivel studs have been added to the front and rear. The stock appears refinished and there are some sanding marks, most noticeable on the forend at the front. There are a few pools of finish, most noticeable on the bottom of the forend, bottom of the pistol grip, and left side of the buttstock. There are some little scuffs and draglines. There are a few little scrapes and scratches. The LOP measures approximately 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. The plate has some finish loss, mainly at the heel and toe and there are some little dings. The stock rates in about Very Good-Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There a few spots of faint surface erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 93% of its metal finish. There are some little nicks and dings on the bolt guide rail. There is some scattered surface oxidation and frost. There is some thinning on the edges. The bolt has dark discoloration from previous oxidation. The bottom metal has patina. There are some little nicks and scratches on the trigger guard. The screw heads are tool marked with serviceable slots. The markings are strong and easily read. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: There are a few little nicks and dings on the bolt guide rail but the action functions correctly. When in safety the bolt is locked and cannot be cycled. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This is a Remington Model 722 from 1953. Remington, like many other gunmakers, had nearly completely ceased production of commercial rifles during WWII to focus on the war effort. They learned valuable lessons during the war about how to produce large volumes of rifles while retaining the quality needed for a rifle that you can trust your life to. After the war, they put these lessons to good use, and the Model 722 was the result. It had everything you needed, nothing you didn’t and despite being inexpensive to manufacture, was nonetheless reliable, durable, and accurate. Many of the innovations of the Model 722 would be retained for the now-famous Model 700 rifle. This example is from 1953 and is chambered in .257 Roberts. This one has a bore with strong rifling and this should make for a nice gun for target shooting and hunting. Please see our photos and good luck!