Mohawk 600 with Mannlicher Stock for European Market

[atpatti]

Greetings,
This is my first post on your forum, may I say that I am glad to be here and thank you for the great information on Remington firearms. I have just received a rifle that is the most interesting Remington that I have ever handled. The receiver is marked Mohawk 600 on the left side of the receiver and the barrel seems to have all the proper Remington roll stamps and markings, but the stock is of a Mannlicher style. In fact, the stock is almost identical to the stock that is on my Anschutz full stock sporter. The date code translates to May 1978. The stock has figured walnut with skip-line checkering, a buffalo horn nose cap, rosewood grip cap with ivory colored inlay and a Pachmayr recoil pad, but of a European style (screw plugs). The gentleman who priviously owned the rifle told me that it is a prototype that Remington made up for sale in Europe at the end of the Model 600 run. He thinks that only one rifle was made for photography used in overseas advertising to see if the rifle would have a market there. Can anyone give me information on this rifle, has anyone ever seen one before? I have photos but do not know how to post them on this BB. Thanks.

[DavidFagan]

More photos and closeups available in photo gallery
http://www.remingtonsociety.com/gallery/Mohawk-600

[atpatti]

Greetings,
Thanks David for posting the photos of the Mohawk 600 Full Stock.

I had an opportunity to speak with a friend at the Custom Shop in Ilion, NY about this rifle and it’s origin in the Remington line. I was told that in the late 1970s a group of about 150 to 200 barreled actions were shipped to a subsidiary of Remington’s in Europe, for stocking and for possible sale to the overseas market. The subsidiary sub contracted Anschutz to make the full stocks in a style that would be acceptable to the European market, including the features you will see in the photos. My friend was not sure about the exact number of rifles actually produced and sold in Europe, but thought that about twenty rifles were returned to this country for inspection and later “soldâ€

[Rem725]

I can't add to your facts, but the barrel date code matches the story and the stock has a real Anschutz look to it.

[carterjackson]

I have an identical rifle in .243 caliber and it looks very stock to me. This is the first information I have been able to find and it is very intriguing. Any thoughts on what these are worth on the open market?

[BillH]

This is the first place I've discovered any info on my German stocked 600 in .308. I purchased mine at the Heidelburg shooting range while stationed at Sembach Air Base in either 1979 or 1980. I think I paid $249 for it. It's the most accurate rifle I've ever owned. Unfortunately, I made some upgrades to it, i.e., filled the sight screw holes, polished and reblued the action, installed a new buttpad, and replaced the plastic trigger guard. It's a beautiful rifle and I haven't shot it since the modifications, but I may have lessened it's value. I still have all the original parts except the buttpad. I can't offer any more info on how many were made like this, but if were only a few hundred, it seems that would make them more valuable. If someone would like to see mine please email me and I will try and show you some pictures.

[retired Cdn tanker]

Small world, isn't it? I bought my Mohawk in Lahr, Germany in early 1980. It also has the full stock, and is in 308. The date code is October 1979. (If I read it right, which I may not have.) The date code is EV.

If the original poster had the correct date code, and I have the correct date, then it would appear that the weapons found in Europe were manufactured over at least an 18 month period. They may not be as rare as I thought they might be.

At any rate, I use mine every fall for white tail, it shoots well enough for hunting purposes. Last year I took a deer down at just over 200 yards, which I think is the maximum practical range of the Mohawk when shooting free hand standing. At least for me.

Mine is still original, except I removed the rear sight to mount a 4X scope a few years ago. I think I still have the sight laying around. Except for the normal hunting dings and dents, it is still in pretty darn good condition, considering its' age!