Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this awesome bolt-action rifle today for a penny-start auction; this is the Remington 40-X!
This example does NOT include a bolt stop.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: 40-X
Serial: 054724R
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 28" Heavy Barrel
Optics/Sights: No Sights / Drilled and Tapped Receiver
Stock/Grips: Full Walnut Smooth Stock
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Remington 40-X is one of the company’s most respected precision rifles, developed by Remington’s Custom Shop in 1955 as a purpose-built target and benchrest platform. Designed as the premium, hand-fitted counterpart to the Model 700/722 family, the 40-X featured carefully selected barrels, blueprinted actions, and match-grade triggers intended to deliver competition-level accuracy straight from the factory. Offered in a wide range of centerfire and rimfire configurations—including heavy-barrel varmint rifles, prone rifles, and single-shot target actions—the 40-X quickly earned a reputation for exceptional consistency. Its rigid receiver, high-quality barrels, and custom bedding made it a top choice among competitive shooters, law-enforcement marksmen, and departments that required predictable, repeatable performance. Production continued for decades, with models evolving through different stock styles, barrel contours, and calibers, eventually becoming synonymous with Remington’s highest standard of precision. Many rifles were built to order, meaning variations are numerous and often unique to the buyer’s specifications. The 40-X ultimately served as a foundation for later precision developments, including rifles used in early sniper and police marksman programs. Today, original 40-X rifles—especially those in uncommon calibers or specialized configurations—are highly valued by collectors for their craftsmanship, Custom Shop provenance, and long-standing reputation for competition-grade accuracy.
Contents:
Model: 40-X
Serial: 054724R
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 28" Heavy Barrel
Optics/Sights: No Sights / Drilled and Tapped Receiver
Stock/Grips: Full Walnut Smooth Stock
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Remington 40-X is one of the company’s most respected precision rifles, developed by Remington’s Custom Shop in 1955 as a purpose-built target and benchrest platform. Designed as the premium, hand-fitted counterpart to the Model 700/722 family, the 40-X featured carefully selected barrels, blueprinted actions, and match-grade triggers intended to deliver competition-level accuracy straight from the factory. Offered in a wide range of centerfire and rimfire configurations—including heavy-barrel varmint rifles, prone rifles, and single-shot target actions—the 40-X quickly earned a reputation for exceptional consistency. Its rigid receiver, high-quality barrels, and custom bedding made it a top choice among competitive shooters, law-enforcement marksmen, and departments that required predictable, repeatable performance. Production continued for decades, with models evolving through different stock styles, barrel contours, and calibers, eventually becoming synonymous with Remington’s highest standard of precision. Many rifles were built to order, meaning variations are numerous and often unique to the buyer’s specifications. The 40-X ultimately served as a foundation for later precision developments, including rifles used in early sniper and police marksman programs. Today, original 40-X rifles—especially those in uncommon calibers or specialized configurations—are highly valued by collectors for their craftsmanship, Custom Shop provenance, and long-standing reputation for competition-grade accuracy.
Contents:
This example does NOT include a bolt stop.
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.




