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I'm a fan of the .257 Roberts, too......I have two of them in the model 722.
Looks like it might be from 1948. You can check it out here and through the other link to the barrel code dates (also within this link).
http://www.remingtonsociety.com/forums/ ... ?f=5&t=410
Mannlicher stocks have come and gone in popularity. I've read that with that much wood surrounding the barrel, they can be susceptible to impact shifting if the wood has a tendency to warp. However, if this one shoots good, enjoy it. It's a good caliber.
I can't recall seeing a cheek piece shaped quite like that one, but it may have been a preference for a previous owner or the stockmaker.
It appears to be a pretty unique piece.
Den
722 in .257 Roberts - Mannlicher stock - What do I have ??
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Re: 722 in .257 Roberts - Mannlicher stock - What do I have
Free floating is not going to do a great deal on a mannlicher stock. The issue with them is the fact that there is too much wood to work as an insulator and it makes the barrel heat up to fast and stay hot. The 257 Roberts is a great caliber. Looks like who made your stock was a fan of the early muzzle loader with the brass and the flared trigger guard.
Billy Smith
Billy Smith
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Re: 722 in .257 Roberts - Mannlicher stock - What do I have
A sporter size barrel in the 257 Roberts will be hot after about 7 shots.
Billy Smith
Billy Smith
Re: 722 in .257 Roberts - Mannlicher stock - What do I have
The 722 was not that expensive when they came out but someone really must have appreciated it because they spent a lot to have all that work done, from the pics it is a handsome piece and well executed. Hard to tell from the pics but it looks like the trigger may have been replaced with something better because the factory trigger was a bit lacking, in the late 50's I replaced mine with a Canjar.
On the subject of the .257 Roberts which is a pretty neat cartridge and while not recommending you modify this nice rifle but being a Roberts fan you might consider converting another to .257 Ackley. The cases are "fireformed" from Roberts brass and when finished hold a lot more powder, hits a lot harder, shoots flat, and I found it to be quite accurate.
Anyhow, nice rifle and the others gave you some good input.
Regards!
Jim
On the subject of the .257 Roberts which is a pretty neat cartridge and while not recommending you modify this nice rifle but being a Roberts fan you might consider converting another to .257 Ackley. The cases are "fireformed" from Roberts brass and when finished hold a lot more powder, hits a lot harder, shoots flat, and I found it to be quite accurate.
Anyhow, nice rifle and the others gave you some good input.
Regards!
Jim
Jim Peterson