Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this lightweight bolt-action rifle designed for backcountry hunting for a penny-start auction; this is the Remington 700 BDL Mountain Rifle.
The Remington Model 700 BDL Mountain Light is considered scarce today because it was never a “mass-market” 700 like the standard ADL/BDL—its whole purpose was to deliver the deluxe BDL look and feel in a lighter, backcountry-ready package, which meant a narrower audience and (typically) fewer rifles built compared to mainstream hunting configurations. Add in the fact that the Mountain-style 700s are no longer in current production and many examples spent decades doing real hunting duty—often getting re-scoped, re-stocked, or refinished—and you end up with far fewer unmodified, collector-clean rifles surviving with the right original details. That’s exactly why Remington collectors chase them: it’s a classic-era Model 700 (introduced 1962) pedigree aired with the upscale BDL tradition , but in a configuration that’s noticeably harder to find “right” than common 700s—making a crisp Mountain Light a true sweet-spot collectible that also happens to be one of the best-handling field rifles Remington ever offered.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: 700 BDL Mountain Light Rifle
Serial: C6394185
Date of Manufacture: 1989
Caliber: .30-06
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22" Tapered Barrel
Optics/Sights: No Sights, Drilled and Tapped Receiver with Installed Scope Rail
Stock/Grips: Checkered Satin Finished American Walnut Stock with Cheekpiece and Ebony Forend
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Remington 700 BDL Mountain Rifle was introduced in the mid-1980s as a lightweight, elegant hunting rifle designed specifically for hunters who prioritized portability, balance, and real-world field performance. Built on the proven Model 700 action, the Mountain Rifle combined classic styling with modern manufacturing and a focus on weight reduction, resulting in a rifle that excelled in steep, rugged terrain where every ounce matters. Featuring a slim, 22-inch tapered barrel, a fixed internal magazine, and a beautifully proportioned satin-finished American walnut stock with cheekpiece and ebony forend tip, the Mountain Rifle delivered a refined blend of aesthetics and function. Offered between 1986 and 1994 in a broad range of popular calibers—including .243 Winchester, .25-06 Remington, .257 Roberts, .270 Winchester, 7mm-08 Remington, .280 Remington, .30-06, .308 Winchester, and 7x57mm Mauser—it appealed to hunters seeking both traditional and modern cartridge options in a single lightweight platform.
Model: 700 BDL Mountain Light Rifle
Serial: C6394185
Date of Manufacture: 1989
Caliber: .30-06
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22" Tapered Barrel
Optics/Sights: No Sights, Drilled and Tapped Receiver with Installed Scope Rail
Stock/Grips: Checkered Satin Finished American Walnut Stock with Cheekpiece and Ebony Forend
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Remington 700 BDL Mountain Rifle was introduced in the mid-1980s as a lightweight, elegant hunting rifle designed specifically for hunters who prioritized portability, balance, and real-world field performance. Built on the proven Model 700 action, the Mountain Rifle combined classic styling with modern manufacturing and a focus on weight reduction, resulting in a rifle that excelled in steep, rugged terrain where every ounce matters. Featuring a slim, 22-inch tapered barrel, a fixed internal magazine, and a beautifully proportioned satin-finished American walnut stock with cheekpiece and ebony forend tip, the Mountain Rifle delivered a refined blend of aesthetics and function. Offered between 1986 and 1994 in a broad range of popular calibers—including .243 Winchester, .25-06 Remington, .257 Roberts, .270 Winchester, 7mm-08 Remington, .280 Remington, .30-06, .308 Winchester, and 7x57mm Mauser—it appealed to hunters seeking both traditional and modern cartridge options in a single lightweight platform.
Weighing approximately 6¾ pounds without optics, the Mountain Rifle provided excellent handling and quick target acquisition while maintaining the accuracy for which the Model 700 was renowned. Its fixed four-round magazine ensured smooth feeding and reliable operation, while the absence of iron sights reflected its purpose as a scoped, precision-oriented hunting rifle. The combination of controlled recoil, strong accuracy potential, and exceptional portability made it particularly well-suited for mountain, alpine, and backcountry hunts. Today, the Remington 700 BDL Mountain Rifle is highly regarded as one of Remington’s finest lightweight sporting rifles, prized by both hunters and collectors for its craftsmanship, limited production window, and timeless balance of performance and elegance.
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.
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
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
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Payment Details
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Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
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.
Additional Details
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About Us
From a small town hobby, to a leader in the investment and collector grade firearms industry. Bryant Ridge Firearms is here to offer the best in quality and customer service when you are looking to unload your collector grade firearm collection. 
Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1156645082 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-03-01 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
1250 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-03-01 16:06:46 |
