Remington Model 760 Gamemaster .30-06 Sprg 22″ Pump Action Rifle 1974
SOLD FOR: $1025
LSB#: 210924NJ02
Make: Remington
Model: 760 Gamemaster
Serial Number: 7464804
Year of Manufacture: 1974 (CY Date Code)
Caliber: .30-06 Sprg.
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle with Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked with “REMINGTON ARMS CO. INC., ILION, N.Y. / MADE IN U.S.A. PAT. NUMBER. 2,747,313”, “.30-.06 SPRG.”, with inspection marks, and “CY 49”. The left side of the receiver is marked “Remington / 7464804” and “Gamemaster / MODEL 760”. The right side of the barrel is marked with magnaflux, proof, and test marks.
Barrel Length: 22”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a serrated and ramped riser fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U” notch on a slider on an elevation ramp fixed to the barrel and is fully adjustable. The top of the receiver has two pairs of drilled, tapped, and filled holes.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece press checkered wood with a capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and checkered black plastic buttplate. There are some draglines and light scratches, most noticeable on the bottom of the forend. There are some areas of crazing, most noticeable on the buttstock towards the rear. There are some areas where the wood is uneven at the rear edge of the buttstock. The buttstock has some faint movement, the screw likely just needs to be tightened. The checkering has scattered light wear but is mostly intact. There are no chips or cracks. There are some light handling marks. The LOP measures approximately 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the serrated alloy buttplate. The plate has some scattered light wear and finish loss. The stocks are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are a few draglines and little tiny marks through the finish on the receiver. There are a few oil marks on the receiver. There is thinning on the bottom of the receiver at the front. There are a few scattered light marks on the barrel. There is oil staining on the barrel in front of the rear sight. There are a few little spots of finish loss and light oxidation on the barrel. There are areas of operational finish loss and thinning. The pins are unmarred. The markings are clear and strong except for a few of the inspection marks. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good-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 standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included with this rifle is one 4-round magazine and a leather sling.
Our Assessment: This is a Remington Model 760 Gamemaster pump-action rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield. The rifle has a 22” barrel and is equipped with nice iron sights. This is a solid rifle that has seen some use but still has good mechanics and a great bore. This fast handling rifle should be great for deer hunting in the heavy woods where shot opportunities disappear as quick as they appear. This one is included with one magazine, but more should be easy to acquire: the 760, 7600, 740, 742, and 7400 models all used the same 4 round magazine. Pick up this classic Remington pump action rifle today! Please see our photos and good luck!