Remington Model 722 .244 Remington 26? Bolt Action Rifle MFD 1955 C&R
SOLD FOR: $700
WOA#: WY240108HL014
Make: Remington
Model: 722
Serial Number: 378041
Year of Manufacture: 1955 (B Date Code)
Caliber: .244 Rem.
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Fixed Floorplate Internal Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO., INC., ILION, N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A. / PAT. NO. 2,476,373 2,514,981 OTHERS PENDING 244 REM”. The left side of the chamber is marked “C B 12”. The right side of the barrel at the chamber is marked with magnaflux, proof, and inspection marks. The left of the receiver is marked with the serial number and “Remington / MODEL 722”. The bolt is matched and marked “318393”. The scope is marked “Simmons 4-12X44 SF / PROHUNTER / Master Series”, “DESIGNED & / ENGINEERED / IN THE U.S.A.” with a patent number.
Barrel Length: 26”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a serrated ramped riser that is fixed to the barrel. The rear sight dovetail is empty. The receiver is mounted with a “Simmons 4-12X44 SF PROHUNTER Master Series Riflescope.”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece smooth wood with semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and metal serrated buttplate. The LOP measures approximately 13.5” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. The buttplate has thinning around the edges. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition. There are some minor compression marks, scratches, scuffs, and scrapes throughout. There are no chips or cracks.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some minor erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. There is some scattered surface oxidation and frost. There is some thinning on the edges. The bolt has dark discoloration from previous oxidation. The bottom metal has some scratches, scuffs, and finish loss along the edges. There are some little nicks and scratches on the trigger guard. The screw heads are tool marked with serviceable slots. The markings are strong and easily read. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with its attached scope as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: This is a Remington Model 722 from 1955. Remington, like many other gunmakers, had nearly completely ceased production of commercial rifles during WWII to focus on the war effort. They learned valuable lessons during the war about how to produce large volumes of rifles while retaining the quality needed for a rifle that you can trust your life to. After the war, they put these lessons to good use, and the Model 722 was the result. It had everything you needed, nothing you didn’t and despite being inexpensive to manufacture, was nonetheless reliable, durable, and accurate. Many of the innovations of the Model 722 would be retained for the now-famous Model 700 rifle. This example is from 1955 and is chambered in .244 Rem. This one has a bore with strong rifling and this should make for a nice gun for target shooting and hunting. Please see our photos and good luck! – L.S.
