Just got off the phone with Remington Consumer Services and they dated my newly acquired Remington 700 to be one of the first ones made, date of manufacturer - 1963! Had no idea what I had in my hands.
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Cool! Isn't the rule, you don't really have it unless you prove it with posted photos? What's the sn?
They came out with the 700 in 1962. What caliber is your rifle ?
Older Remington 700
Pics. Or it never happened.
I'd love to see it. The "Older" ones just have a better look, to me.
Pics. Or it never happened.
I'd love to see it. The "Older" ones just have a better look, to me.
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Yeah I can see that. Here's a cell phone pic.
It is now a freshly built, trued, and blueprinted 338 EDGE behind a Hart pole. Not sure what it was.
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Do you have the original trigger and safety for it ?
That Sir is very very sweet !!! Enjoy.
Not sure, this is the trigger that came with it.
That is not the original trigger and safety for your early Receiver. That's too bad you could have sold the early trigger and safety to someone who is doing a M40A1 clone and got a good price for it.
Thanks bud!
That's pretty awesome - I've never seen a serial number so low on a R700.
It's also very cool that the gun continues to serve someone's needs, even after five decades. Quite the difference from so many throw-away items in the modern consumer culture...
It's also very cool that the gun continues to serve someone's needs, even after five decades. Quite the difference from so many throw-away items in the modern consumer culture...
Those old flat safety triggers are amazing, for hunting anyways. I just grabbed my wife a 1967 m700 in 243 Win. I tore the trigger down, cause it was groddy, cleaned it up and adjusted. 26 oz with ease, the sear hold no matter how hard I cycle the bolt.
Anyways, those old actions are great. I like what you have done with yours. Her's is staying as purchased.
Anyways, those old actions are great. I like what you have done with yours. Her's is staying as purchased.
That's one good looking rifle!
I'm hoping it shoots as well as it looks. I have only tried one load, basically factory like load. It shot pretty dang well. I've got some loaded up, just waiting for another decent day.
Thanks for the complement. I can't believe we found it in this condition, at Cabela's, for $365 OTD! I figured it was worth that for the action. Then I screwed up and shot it! Now she won't let me tear it apart for a build...
Thanks for the complement. I can't believe we found it in this condition, at Cabela's, for $365 OTD! I figured it was worth that for the action. Then I screwed up and shot it! Now she won't let me tear it apart for a build...
I'd really like to see other 1960's 700s. Post em up!
Nice..I have a 2706XX serial #I think it might be 1967.it has a krieger bull barrel on it now. It's my best shooter.I like the smooth long action..I'd like to post picture.
When I was much, much younger I bought a M700 in 7mm Magnum. It dated to 1962. I paid $185 for it at a pawnshop. Turned out the barrel was toast (3-4inch groups at 100), and like most of us, I sold it to pay bills. I did get $250 for it though. I have one of those flat sided triggers set aside for a future build. I always thought they looked so much cooler than the current ones.
The Kaiser
