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5 digit Rem 700 1963?

Wyfox

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  • May 24, 2012
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    Just picked up a 1963 SA 700 5 digit reciever, clip slotted with bladed safety. Is it worth anything? M40 build clone?
     

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    Its a little early for the 6 digit clone builds and the clip slotting is not spec but a good start.

    Its nice because you get the tombstone safety, the rear sight screws are there for the look and you have a short bolt shroud.

    Personally I favor the early profile of that Remington bolt arm/knob.

    Im looking for one to slide my .223 bolt in to make a .223 M40 clone if you are selling.