I stopped in to the local sporting goods store (aka the funstore), to make a payment on my 700 ADL lay-away. In their used rack they have a Remington 78 Sportsman (economy version of the 700, not a variant of the 788). I believe the price was $269. It is a short action, in 243 with open sights. No scope or mounts. I'd say the metal was 90-95 % with a bit of blueing wear around the muzzle and a bit of corrosion/rust/pitting on the bolt. The quick glance I gave to the hardwood stock, I'd say about the same condition.
I thought about laying it away myself, but it has "Sportsman 78" stamped into the side of the action in big azzed letters, which I found a turn-off. Someone with the ability to overlook that may find this a good deal.
Their # is 701-298-2918, ask for the gun dept. If you are interested, I'd call now as this won't be here on Monday, not this close to hunting season. If it matters, I am in Fargo, ND
CAL9
Last edited by cal9; 08/26/05.