Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this Pristine bolt-action rifle today for a penny start auction; this is the Remington Model 788!
The Model 788, chambered for .222 Rem while sporting a 24" barrel, was produced only from 1967 to 1979. This particular rifle was manufactured in 1977. Despite being 46 years old, this rifle is in pristine condition, and you would never believe that it is that old!
This item is part of a collection of four other matching 788s. You can find the other matching sets to this collection on GunBroker now by searching for #1029453617, #1029454827, and #1029455154. Don't forget to bid on the sister guns in this set to keep them together for future generations of collectors!
The Model 788, chambered for .222 Rem while sporting a 24" barrel, was produced only from 1967 to 1979. This particular rifle was manufactured in 1977. Despite being 46 years old, this rifle is in pristine condition, and you would never believe that it is that old!
This item is part of a collection of four other matching 788s. You can find the other matching sets to this collection on GunBroker now by searching for #1029453617, #1029454827, and #1029455154. Don't forget to bid on the sister guns in this set to keep them together for future generations of collectors!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: 788
Serial: A6144132
Date of Manufacture: 1977 (According to "AO" Barrel Date Code)
Caliber: .222 Remington
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24" Heavy Barrel
Optics/Sights: Interchangeable Blade Front with Adjustable Notched on Base Rear
Stock/Grips: Original Plain Pistol Grip Monte Carlo Stock
Action: Bolt
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Remington 788 is a bolt-action, centerfire rifle manufactured by Remington Arms from 1967 to 1983. It was designed to provide hunters with an affordable yet accurate option that could compete with other gun manufacturers' less expensive rifles while still being comparable to Remington's more expensive Model 700 line. The 788 features a single-column detachable magazine that can hold up to 3 rounds for larger diameter calibers and 4 rounds for the 222 Rem and 223 Rem.
The Remington 788 rifle has two unique design features that set it apart from other bolt-action rifles. The first feature is the rear-lugged bolt, which has nine lugs in three rows of three lugs each. These lugs lock into the receiver behind the magazine well, reducing the bolt travel and allowing the bolt handle to lift only 60 degrees on opening, which provides more clearance for scopes. The second feature is the receiver, which has a smaller ejection port than similar rifles and no bolt lug raceways. The single stack magazine design creates a smaller feed opening in the bottom of the receiver, resulting in more steel remaining in the receiver between the ejection and adjacent feed port. This makes the Remington 788 receiver more rigid and stronger than most other designs, including the Remington 700. A rifle's accuracy tends to increase slightly as the rigidity of the receiver increases, which slightly reduces barrel deflection during firing. Thus, the Remington 788 has the structural foundation to be a very accurate rifle. There are two types of locking bolts: pre-1975 models have locking bolts that require the safety to be in the "fire" or "off" position to rotate the handle and actuate the bolt; rifles manufactured from 1975 to 1983 have non-locking bolts that can be actuated while the safety is engaged.
Contents:
This example will ship with one magazine.
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: 788
Serial: A6144132
Date of Manufacture: 1977 (According to "AO" Barrel Date Code)
Caliber: .222 Remington
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24" Heavy Barrel
Optics/Sights: Interchangeable Blade Front with Adjustable Notched on Base Rear
Stock/Grips: Original Plain Pistol Grip Monte Carlo Stock
Action: Bolt
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Remington 788 is a bolt-action, centerfire rifle manufactured by Remington Arms from 1967 to 1983. It was designed to provide hunters with an affordable yet accurate option that could compete with other gun manufacturers' less expensive rifles while still being comparable to Remington's more expensive Model 700 line. The 788 features a single-column detachable magazine that can hold up to 3 rounds for larger diameter calibers and 4 rounds for the 222 Rem and 223 Rem.
The Remington 788 rifle has two unique design features that set it apart from other bolt-action rifles. The first feature is the rear-lugged bolt, which has nine lugs in three rows of three lugs each. These lugs lock into the receiver behind the magazine well, reducing the bolt travel and allowing the bolt handle to lift only 60 degrees on opening, which provides more clearance for scopes. The second feature is the receiver, which has a smaller ejection port than similar rifles and no bolt lug raceways. The single stack magazine design creates a smaller feed opening in the bottom of the receiver, resulting in more steel remaining in the receiver between the ejection and adjacent feed port. This makes the Remington 788 receiver more rigid and stronger than most other designs, including the Remington 700. A rifle's accuracy tends to increase slightly as the rigidity of the receiver increases, which slightly reduces barrel deflection during firing. Thus, the Remington 788 has the structural foundation to be a very accurate rifle. There are two types of locking bolts: pre-1975 models have locking bolts that require the safety to be in the "fire" or "off" position to rotate the handle and actuate the bolt; rifles manufactured from 1975 to 1983 have non-locking bolts that can be actuated while the safety is engaged.
Contents:
This example will ship with one magazine.
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 $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
