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Looks like a "shop" made sight.

here is a 788 bolt on Ebay now= $267. .... Wow!!

There is a small tab inside of the trigger guard in front of the trigger - that is the bolt stop - push it up and the bolt should come out.

There are a couple of 722 butt plates on ebay now.

Is rear of the stock still curved or has it been flattened-the metal butt plates are curved to match.

Bolt stop on a 788 is the safety lever - push it forward and the bolt comes out- same on 540/80 series-that explains why they suffer "lost bolt syndrome" more than others- I have couple of each and I love them , but you have to watch this quirk.

The parts are the same for the most part. Bolts-triggers' safety's and parts (except the 510 safety) swap between models . The feed system parts are different(510-512) The date code should be on the left side if the barrel just in front of the receiver. There is a date code key in the forum.

Probably the mil spec ammo- try some Rem/Win/Fed 308 Win ammo- Military stuff is loaded to a higher pressure than commercial stuff. Be careful using force /hammering on the bolt handles on 788 and the 580 series- they are silver soldered and easy to break loose.

S N#'s were not required before the 1968 gun control act. Not all Remington rifles made before that date had them. Try Outback gun parts for the deflector and screws , there were two different styles I think.

$450/550-That's about what they go far in good shape around here- the 308 brings more money. Is the rib and trigger guard ok??

Wasn't there an "Enhanced" version ( not custom shop)that had engraving ?? Same with the model 540/580 22 series??

The one on the bottom is a Mod 600- Got onr just like in 243 .

Did the some of Rem 580 series rifles have Mahogany stocks?? I have a couple that sure look like it-it sure not walnut or birch??

Looks good, But it should have a stamped butt plate with a "R" the one you have is for an o3 (milled)not an a3

boyt leather has a 1" military sling but it has brass hardware- the earlier military slings did have brass and boyt was a supplier to the military they make a good product -good leather