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I've been kicking this around for a while and now I have a wild hair for another project so I thought I would post this here to see if anyone had an intrest. These 3 rifles are very rare Remington 700s I have collected. If you are familiar with the 280 Remington caliber you know that all 3 of these rifles are standard 280 Remingtons. Anyone who has access to John Lacys book on the Rem 700 should look these up. You will see just how rare these are. I would prefer NOT to break up this set. The set of all 3 is for sale for $3575 which includes S&H for all 3 to your FFL in separate hard cases. Each rifle is in as new condition and none of them has ever been fired. There are a few minor safe dings here and there but nothing of note. I do not have the original boxes. No trades please. PM me any questions. Here is exactly how they are stored in my safe Top is a Rem 700 BDL chambered and stamped 7mm-06. This is the rarest factory chambering of any Rem 700 and has a very unique story. It has the original sling that it came with from the factory. Very minor safe dings. Gun has never been fired. Middle rifle is a dual stamped 700RS. Barrel is stamped 7MM Express/280 Rem. This too is an extremly rare factory chambering. Rifle is unfired. Bottom rifle is a 700BDL chambered in 7mm Express. This rifle also is unfired and still has the original tag still on it. [img] http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh300/163bc/miscriflesforsalepics036.jpg[/img] [img] http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh300/163bc/miscriflesforsalepics037.jpg[/img] [img] http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh300/163bc/miscriflesforsalepics038.jpg[/img] [img] http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh300/163bc/miscriflesforsalepics039.jpg[/img] [img] http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh300/163bc/miscriflesforsalepics040.jpg[/img]
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Wow. As a .280 connoisseur, that is an incredible collection.
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You wouldn't happen to have matching ammo boxes? Now that would be everything!
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Holy smokes.....Never even knew the 7mm-06 existed. Very cool collection.
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Interesting set, read about them long ago. A unique set no doubt. IF not mistaken, I have seen long ago 7mm/06 RCBS dies, not sure if that was mfg. pre-280 nomenclature or not.
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You wouldn't happen to have matching ammo boxes? Now that would be everything! Actually I do have a full original box of ammo that is stamped 7mm/06 - 7mm Express Remington. It came with the original 7mm-06!! Hows that for cool!! BTW if someone buys the guns the box of ammo will go with it. 163bc
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John Lacys book on the Remington 700 is a must have for anyone who really is a fan of the 700. In it he goes into great detail about these 3 chamberings and the 280s unusual introduction, re-introduction, & re-re-introduction. There are several rare chamberings in Rem 700 history. The 7mm-06 is the rarest of them all. The 7mm Express Remington and the dual stamped 7mm Express/280 Rem are also rare and somewhat hard to find anymore. Thanks for the looks and compliments. 163bc
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I can attest to the condition of these fine rifles as I have personally seen them (hope 163bc wiped the drool off of them!!!)
They are fine, fine rifles.....
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the wonderful 280 i collect them also but in factory winchester rifles
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Nice set.
The 7mm express remington isn't that hard to find.....LOL
I got a few boxes of Rem Express ammo when I bought mine in the mid 80's,But mine came in a classic stock and I don't think in 85' there were many factory classic stocks ( years) that my action would drop in... and the stock isn't modified for the barrel channel. Did Remington make a 06' classic before 1985?
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I can attest to the condition of these fine rifles as I have personally seen them (hope 163bc wiped the drool off of them!!!)
They are fine, fine rifles.....
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Tony Thanks Anthony and yes I did wipe em off after you fondled em. I must be certifiable for even thinking of sellin em. Guess I posted em more for conversation than to really sell. With deer season ending this past Saturday I'm bored outta my mind!! Sam
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mine came in a classic stock and I don't think in 85' there were many factory classic stocks ( years) that my action would drop in... and the stock isn't modified for the barrel channel. Did Remington make a 06' classic before 1985?
Allen Do you have a 7mm Express in a classic stock?? To the best of my knowledge the 7mm Express was never made in the Classic??? Sam
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The Classic was introduced in 1978 so a takeoff stock would have been around since then. The limited editions followed.
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Thanks. So it is probably wearing a takeoff from a 270-or an 06, or maybe even a remington OTC stock.... or it is one rare gun...LOL
Did the early classics, pre the custom ( one year offering) classics have matte finish or polished blue? I think my Whelen Classic is matte.
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mine came in a classic stock and I don't think in 85' there were many factory classic stocks ( years) that my action would drop in... and the stock isn't modified for the barrel channel. Did Remington make a 06' classic before 1985?
Allen Do you have a 7mm Express in a classic stock?? To the best of my knowledge the 7mm Express was never made in the Classic??? Sam I bought one new in the Box around that time frame.It is long gone.
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Here is the list of Classics. 7mm Express is not on it.
REMINGTON MODEL 700 CLASSIC Manufactured by : REMINGTON FIREARMS CO ILION NEW YORK Manufactured from 1981 to 2005. Manufactured in 25 caliber's. Limited Edition Model 700 rifles have featured a straight-combed stock of American walnut with low-gloss satin finish, crisp-cut checkering and hinged floorplate. A clean blued carbon steel barrel and receiver with high polished finish, added to the classic-look of this Model 700. YEAR CALIBER YEAR CALIBER 1981 7 X 57 ( 7 X57 MM ) 1994 6.5 x 55 mm SWEDISH 1982 257 ROBERTS 1995 .300 WIN. MAGNUM 1983 300 H & H MAGNUM 1996 .375 H & H MAGNUM 1984 250 - 3000 SAVAGE 1997 . 280 REMINGTON MAGNUM 1985 .350 REMINGTON MAGNUM 1998 8 MM REMINGTON MAGNUM 1986 .264 WIN. MAGNUM 1999 .17 REMINGTON 1987 .338 WIN. MAGNUM 2000 . 223 REMINGTON 1988 . 35 WHELEN 2001 7 MM 08 REMINGTON 1989 .300 WBY MAGNUM 2002 .221 REMINGTON FIREBALL 1990 25-06 REMINGTON 2003 .300 SAVAGE 1991 7 M M WBY MAGNUM 2004 8 MM MAUSER ( 8 X 57 MMS ) 1992 .220 SWIFT 2005 308 WINCHESTER 1993 .222 REMINGTON
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From the guy I bought it from I highly doubt that he took a BDL and converted it.
Mine says 7mm EXP REM, barrel is stamped 83, SN A68572XX. It does have screws for iron sights.According to what I found that is correct, ie they made the 7mm exp rem 1977-1983. 1981 classic 7x57 1982 classic-257 roberts 1983 classic 300 H&H 1984 classic-Can't find.
So from this, if I did buy it in 85 which I am 99% sure, they didn't make a classic long action besides the H&H which should be a different barrel contour I suspect, to swap from a classic caliber donor..??? And they didn't make the 7mm a classic, they labeled it 280 rem..
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