Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this bolt-action rifle today for a penny-start auction; this is the Remington 722.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: 722
Serial: 432249
Date of Manufacture: 1960
Caliber: .243 Winchester
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: No Sights / Mounted Weaver K6 60-B Scope
Stock/Grips: Full Smooth Walnut Stock
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Remington Model 722 is a mid-20th-century bolt-action sporting rifle that earned a reputation as a sensible, no-frills shooter—designed and marketed for hunters and target shooters who wanted a reliable, accurate rifle without the expense of hand-built custom guns. Built on a straightforward, solid receiver and a conventional two-lug bolt, the 722 emphasizes mechanical simplicity and consistent lockup: a rigid barrel/receiver interface and a well-fitted bolt give inherently good accuracy for a factory gun of its era, and the action geometry is friendly to quick, positive cycling for follow-up shots in the field. Stocks were typically American walnut in a range of grades and shapes from plain sporter to more refined target contours, and barrels were offered in practical sporter lengths with factory-standard crowns and long sight radii that supported both iron-sight work and easy optic mounting when drilled and tapped. The 722 was aimed at the mainstream sporting market and therefore focused on reliability, predictable feeding and extraction, and a user-serviceable design—features that made it popular with hunters who wanted a rifle that could be depended on season after season with modest maintenance. In practical ownership, the Model 722 rewards buyers who pay attention to the usual vintage-bolt-rifle checks and perform a few targeted upgrades where necessary. Inspect the bore and crown carefully—pitted bores or damaged crowns are the two most common accuracy killers on older Remingtons—and confirm smooth bolt travel without binding or excessive play at the locking lugs or bolt head.
Model: 722
Serial: 432249
Date of Manufacture: 1960
Caliber: .243 Winchester
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: No Sights / Mounted Weaver K6 60-B Scope
Stock/Grips: Full Smooth Walnut Stock
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Remington Model 722 is a mid-20th-century bolt-action sporting rifle that earned a reputation as a sensible, no-frills shooter—designed and marketed for hunters and target shooters who wanted a reliable, accurate rifle without the expense of hand-built custom guns. Built on a straightforward, solid receiver and a conventional two-lug bolt, the 722 emphasizes mechanical simplicity and consistent lockup: a rigid barrel/receiver interface and a well-fitted bolt give inherently good accuracy for a factory gun of its era, and the action geometry is friendly to quick, positive cycling for follow-up shots in the field. Stocks were typically American walnut in a range of grades and shapes from plain sporter to more refined target contours, and barrels were offered in practical sporter lengths with factory-standard crowns and long sight radii that supported both iron-sight work and easy optic mounting when drilled and tapped. The 722 was aimed at the mainstream sporting market and therefore focused on reliability, predictable feeding and extraction, and a user-serviceable design—features that made it popular with hunters who wanted a rifle that could be depended on season after season with modest maintenance. In practical ownership, the Model 722 rewards buyers who pay attention to the usual vintage-bolt-rifle checks and perform a few targeted upgrades where necessary. Inspect the bore and crown carefully—pitted bores or damaged crowns are the two most common accuracy killers on older Remingtons—and confirm smooth bolt travel without binding or excessive play at the locking lugs or bolt head.
Check magazine/feed-lip condition and magazine spring tension (weak or peened followers are common wear items), verify the integrity of the extractor and ejector, and have a competent gunsmith confirm headspace if you plan to shoot modern or higher-pressure loads. Factory triggers on these rifles are serviceable, but many owners see meaningful accuracy and shootability benefits from a modest trigger job or an upgraded, adjustable trigger shoe; likewise, properly bedding the action in the stock will often convert a good factory rifle into a genuinely fine-shooting personal rifle. From a value and collector standpoint, originality and condition matter: rifles with original stocks, unmodified barrels, and healthy bores bring the most interest from collectors, while well-kept working examples are prized by shooters for their combination of dependable function, approachable accuracy, and affordable parts/serviceability. In short, the Remington 722 is a pragmatic, well-engineered classic that continues to serve as an excellent field rifle or a sensible platform for modest precision enhancements.
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
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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.
Additional Details
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