Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this finely crafted Japanese bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the Nikko Firearms Co., Ltd. / Golden Eagle Model 7000 Grade I!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Nikko Firearms Co., Ltd. / Golden Eagle
Model: 7000 Grade I
Serial: N007958
Caliber: .243 Win
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: No Sights, Drilled and Tapped Receiver with an Installed Bushnell Sportsview Scope
Stock/Grips: Gloss Finished Select Skipline Checkered Walnut Monte Carlo Stock with Rosewood Forend Tip and Golden Eagle Head Engraved in the Pistol Grip Cap
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Nikko / Golden Eagle Model 7000 Grade I is a finely crafted Japanese bolt-action sporting rifle produced during the late 1960s through the 1970s, representing Nikko’s effort to penetrate the American premium hunting rifle market under its Golden Eagle brand. The Grade I model was the entry level within the 7000 lineup, yet it was built on a robust, Mauser-style action renowned for its controlled round feed, dual opposed locking lugs, and substantial claw extractor. This action provided exceptional reliability and smooth cycling, even under adverse field conditions. The rifle was chambered in a range of popular calibers from .243 Winchester up through .300 Winchester Magnum, catering to everything from varmints to large game. The receiver was machined from solid steel and drilled and tapped for scope mounts, while the bolt body was typically jeweled and the bolt handle gracefully swept, reflecting the high level of Japanese attention to machining and polish. The barrel was cold-hammer forged, producing excellent inherent accuracy and long service life. Aesthetically and ergonomically, the Model 7000 Grade I was a well-balanced and elegant sporting rifle despite its “base” designation. It featured a select walnut stock with crisp machine-cut skipline checkering, a Monte Carlo comb, and a rosewood forend tip, with Golden Eagle Head Engraved into the grip cap, all finished in a hand-rubbed oil that brought out the figure of the wood. The trigger was adjustable and known for its clean break, while the three-position safety echoed the Winchester Model 70’s design, allowing safe operation while unloading. The overall weight and balance gave the rifle a steady hold without being cumbersome, contributing to its reputation for field accuracy. Though Golden Eagle rifles never reached mass-market dominance, they are today appreciated for their precision craftsmanship, distinctive styling, and mechanical integrity—qualities that place the Nikko / Golden Eagle Model 7000 Grade I among the hidden gems of mid-20th-century Japanese sporting arms.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 7000 Grade I
Serial: N007958
Caliber: .243 Win
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: No Sights, Drilled and Tapped Receiver with an Installed Bushnell Sportsview Scope
Stock/Grips: Gloss Finished Select Skipline Checkered Walnut Monte Carlo Stock with Rosewood Forend Tip and Golden Eagle Head Engraved in the Pistol Grip Cap
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Nikko / Golden Eagle Model 7000 Grade I is a finely crafted Japanese bolt-action sporting rifle produced during the late 1960s through the 1970s, representing Nikko’s effort to penetrate the American premium hunting rifle market under its Golden Eagle brand. The Grade I model was the entry level within the 7000 lineup, yet it was built on a robust, Mauser-style action renowned for its controlled round feed, dual opposed locking lugs, and substantial claw extractor. This action provided exceptional reliability and smooth cycling, even under adverse field conditions. The rifle was chambered in a range of popular calibers from .243 Winchester up through .300 Winchester Magnum, catering to everything from varmints to large game. The receiver was machined from solid steel and drilled and tapped for scope mounts, while the bolt body was typically jeweled and the bolt handle gracefully swept, reflecting the high level of Japanese attention to machining and polish. The barrel was cold-hammer forged, producing excellent inherent accuracy and long service life. Aesthetically and ergonomically, the Model 7000 Grade I was a well-balanced and elegant sporting rifle despite its “base” designation. It featured a select walnut stock with crisp machine-cut skipline checkering, a Monte Carlo comb, and a rosewood forend tip, with Golden Eagle Head Engraved into the grip cap, all finished in a hand-rubbed oil that brought out the figure of the wood. The trigger was adjustable and known for its clean break, while the three-position safety echoed the Winchester Model 70’s design, allowing safe operation while unloading. The overall weight and balance gave the rifle a steady hold without being cumbersome, contributing to its reputation for field accuracy. Though Golden Eagle rifles never reached mass-market dominance, they are today appreciated for their precision craftsmanship, distinctive styling, and mechanical integrity—qualities that place the Nikko / Golden Eagle Model 7000 Grade I among the hidden gems of mid-20th-century Japanese sporting arms.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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