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by Mustang
Wed Nov 18, 2020 6:15 pm
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: Early Model 40?
Replies: 3
Views: 1581

Re: Early Model 40?

This is a single shot. Did 722's come in a single shot configuration?

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Here is the tang...

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by Mustang
Tue Nov 17, 2020 3:25 pm
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: Early Model 40?
Replies: 3
Views: 1581

Re: Early Model 40?

Thanks, Den

This is clearly a very well done vintage bench rifle, with much customizing. I noticed that the stock has an adjustable comb

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The thing I can't figure out is that lack of model information on the receiver.
by Mustang
Mon Nov 16, 2020 9:56 pm
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: Early Model 40?
Replies: 3
Views: 1581

Early Model 40?

A few years back I glommed this rifle at an auction. It was described as a "custom" Remington rifle and it is surely that. What I would like to know is what exactly it is. It appears to to be a Remington 722 type action, but it shows no such marking under the Remington" stamping on th...
by Mustang
Sat Jan 04, 2020 3:08 pm
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: FBI Model 81
Replies: 3
Views: 3301

Re: FBI Model 81

I finally brought home the rifle and got to look at it more closely. The rifle displays characteristics of both the early model FBI model 81 ("stacked" model, manufacturer and serial number markings on the receiver, Lyman 41 sight) and the later FBI model 81 (grooves in the barrel jacket, ...
by Mustang
Mon Nov 11, 2019 9:37 am
Forum: General comments or discussion
Topic: "Factory letter" for Remington rifles
Replies: 5
Views: 11321

Re: "Factory letter" for Remington rifles

Thanks, admin. I'm in contact with Cam. He is a great source and very knowledgeable.
by Mustang
Sun Nov 10, 2019 1:43 pm
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: FBI Model 81
Replies: 3
Views: 3301

Re: FBI Model 81

I'm interested in finding out, if possible, what route these rifles took to get into the private market.

The FBI is not known for selling off their weapons to the public
by Mustang
Sat Nov 09, 2019 3:46 pm
Forum: General comments or discussion
Topic: "Factory letter" for Remington rifles
Replies: 5
Views: 11321

Re: "Factory letter" for Remington rifles

Does Remington offer "factory letters" (ala Smith and Wesson) that include specifics of when and to whom a particular rifle was shipped to? What age? Old Remington records were destroyed in a fire. It is an FBI model Remington 81. Probably in the very late 30's or early 40's. https://www....
by Mustang
Tue Oct 29, 2019 9:36 pm
Forum: General comments or discussion
Topic: "Factory letter" for Remington rifles
Replies: 5
Views: 11321

"Factory letter" for Remington rifles

Does Remington offer "factory letters" (ala Smith and Wesson) that include specifics of when and to whom a particular rifle was shipped to?
by Mustang
Thu Oct 24, 2019 7:41 pm
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: FBI Model 81
Replies: 3
Views: 3301

FBI Model 81

I won a Remington model 81 at auction. Think it is an FBI model...

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