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.











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Wow. As a .280 connoisseur, that is an incredible collection.

You wouldn't happen to have matching ammo boxes? Now that would be everything!

Holy smokes.....Never even knew the 7mm-06 existed. Very cool collection.

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.

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

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

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.....

BTT.

Tony

the wonderful 280 i collect them also but in factory winchester rifles

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?

Allen

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

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

The Classic was introduced in 1978 so a takeoff stock would have been around since then. The limited editions followed.

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.

Allen

They would be polished.

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ttt any intrest???

I bought one new in the Box around that time frame.It is long gone.

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


* SOURCE : REMINGTON FIREARMS COMPANY
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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..

Allen

83 doesn't mean anything.You have to go by the letter code's on the left side of the barrel.

It matches, D.

Allen

7mm express didn't show up until 79-80. It only lasted a year or so before being changed back to 280 Rem. The exact dates are in "Remington 700" by John Lacy. PM me if you want me to look up the dates. I can also look up the manufacturer dates by serial #s.

All other PMs responded to. Thanks to all for the interest. 163bc

http://www.remingtonsociety.com/rsa/books/M700LacyBook

Very cool collection. VERY cool.

Prior to 1981 they made classics in several calibers.

bump for a good guy

Can not afford them myself but have a friend who might be interested. Will see him tonight and mention them. Great Rifles. Did not know two of them even existed. TM

I thought I was the only 280 collector,

I have a 700 Classic marked 7mm-06 Remington,it was a show gun for a Shot Show.

A M700 Mountain rifle in 280

A M700 Stainless Synthetic in 280 in a Rimrock Stock

A Dakota76 with case colored reciever and rings by Turnbull in 280

A Model 70 Featherweight Classic in 280

A Steyr SBS Stainless in 280

The only one of these guns still available is the Dakota,but mine was stocked by Don Allen,who sadly is gone now.

You collection of M700s is really nice,I'm impressed.

Thanks for the bump rdobrow.
Ruraldoc, Quite a collection you have there. The 7mm-06 sounds real interesting and quite unusual!! The 280 is my all time favorite. Part of the reason is that it was introduced in 1957 same year as I was born. Another is that it is just a flat out awesome round. In addition to the 3 rifles you see here I have a Bansner Ultimate One rifle, a Model 700 Mountain rifle, a beautiful as new model 725, and a Remington Model 700 custom shop AWR II. In the last year I have also given each of my 2 son in laws unique model 700s in 280 Rem from my collection with the understanding that they be passed to my grandchildren someday. I also bought an awesome custom 280 from rdowbrow on this site a couple months back and I just sold it back to him!! I am glad I did because he too has great appreciation for the calibur. Looks like I'm not the only one here with a weakness for a fine 280 !! Best, Sam

TTT one last try before moving to gunbroker at higher $$$. All pms replied to. Thanks for all the intrest. 163bc