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by nitis
Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:42 am
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: Model 700 220 Swift "First Production"?
Replies: 4
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Re: Model 700 220 Swift "First Production"?

It is probably a special run for one of the large distributors like Big Rock. Remington is and has for a long time done special runs for different outfits that are never cataloged. One I can specifically remeber is from that same time frame when they made a rifle similar to the CDL but chambered in ...
by nitis
Tue Aug 30, 2011 10:01 pm
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: 721 722 725 dates of mfg
Replies: 300
Views: 332610

Re: 721 722 725 dates of mfg

721 264 WIN 4449xx O H

24" barrel

To those who have seen these are those with blued stainless barrels stamped stainless steel? Because this one I have the barrel is darker than the metal of the action and appears to be very silver where it has worn around teh stamp of the caliber etc.
by nitis
Wed Aug 24, 2011 9:36 pm
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: 721 722 725 dates of mfg
Replies: 300
Views: 332610

Re: 721 722 725 dates of mfg

If I knew how to condense teh pictures I would show them I am really proud of my eye!
by nitis
Wed Aug 24, 2011 9:35 pm
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: 721 722 725 dates of mfg
Replies: 300
Views: 332610

Re: 721 722 725 dates of mfg

I put my eagle eye on and caught the slightest glimpse of the top of an H that is covered by the stock which is aftermarket and there is a C before that april of 61!

Going to get it on monday!

Now I just need to find that elusive 280
by nitis
Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:00 am
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: 721 722 725 dates of mfg
Replies: 300
Views: 332610

Re: 721 722 725 dates of mfg

Hey guys I am new here and have need some Identity help. I have found a 721 chambered in 264 win mag for sale. I want to believe it is original but I have my doubts. I discovered this site looking for dating material. On the proper part of the barrel there is a "41" stamped then a little f...