The early 700's had a different finish than the later ones. Maybe somewhere around 1964 the change was made. I believe the finish changed soon after Dupont bought Remington. The later finish was a DuPont finish, I believe. But my memory is always correct. Both those rifles would be very nice, IMO.

I prefer classic.
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I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally