I have a Rem 700 that is stamped on the barrel 7 MM Express, which is of course a 280. I understand that this rifle was only stamped 7 MM for a couple of years before Remington reverted back to the 280 stamp. My question is does this make my rifle any more valuable than another 700 or is it just another 700. Thanks!
7 MM Express Remington - Value?
- Thread starter Predator1
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7mm Express Remington
To someone who is collecting Remington rifles, especially 700 models, they may pay a bit more for it. It depends upon condition.
If they are really serious, and need it to fill a "hole" in their collection, then anything goes. Even if it is a bit banged up, someone might buy it so they have one, at least until they find one in better shape.
An example is the first year production Model 700s in standard calibres. They had a 20 inch barrel, which was later changed to 22 inches. These do not seem to command a lot more than a later one.
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To someone who is collecting Remington rifles, especially 700 models, they may pay a bit more for it. It depends upon condition.
If they are really serious, and need it to fill a "hole" in their collection, then anything goes. Even if it is a bit banged up, someone might buy it so they have one, at least until they find one in better shape.
An example is the first year production Model 700s in standard calibres. They had a 20 inch barrel, which was later changed to 22 inches. These do not seem to command a lot more than a later one.
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sir_springer
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Googled, and came up with this thread on a forum on the "Remington Collectors Assoc." website...
http://www.remingtonsociety.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3396
Apparently not many out there with that designation, about 4000.
Also found this link which will enable you tell what year it was made...
http://www.remingtonsociety.com/rsa/questions/barrelcodes
You might be able to join their forum, post some pics and info on the rifle, and get a fair idea of what its collector value, if any, might be.
http://www.remingtonsociety.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3396
Apparently not many out there with that designation, about 4000.
Also found this link which will enable you tell what year it was made...
http://www.remingtonsociety.com/rsa/questions/barrelcodes
You might be able to join their forum, post some pics and info on the rifle, and get a fair idea of what its collector value, if any, might be.
Browning rifles were so marked also! As of right now there is not many guys collecting the endless differrent models of Remington model 700's but you go and try to find a Remington model 720 and you will be looking for a very long time and pay a bundle$$$ ,so if you have a crystal ball! Let me know what Remington models will be worth what a Winchester model 70 300 h&h pre war is now, good luck and a great calibre you have there!! I have killed most of my Moose with a REm 700, take care Dale in T-Bay
There were also a few that made it out of the factory with 7mm-06 on the barrel. I don't know how many, but I've seen one, and read about others. - dan
Values
Everything has a value. After years of putting stuff on E-Bay, I am not surprised at anything. Whatever it is, there seems to be Someone collecting it.
When I retired, I had boxes and boxes of gun parts, sights, etc., from the last 30 years. I paid for a small house in a Manitoba village with those "junk" boxes, and still had some folding money left over.
What you have is a rifle that is unique due to the limited run and production change. It is a great calibre for a hunting rifle. For years Remington put out Limited Edition rifles in classic calibres, and charged a premium on them. They tend to be collector's items today. However, they are usually unfired rifles, complete with box, hang tag, and instructions, etc. Like any Commemerative or scarce production rifle, the collectors want like new condition, with paperwork, etc. Once a Commemerative rifle has been fired, the value drops considerably.
About a year ago, I picked up a Remington Nylon 66, Black Diamond, .22 rifle that had never been fired. It had the box, paperwork, and the decal on the butt stock. I put it on the Gunnutz exchange, and I received about twice what an average one was going for. Lots of them made, but one in like new condition made the difference in price.
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Thanks buffdog. Thats kind of what I thought. Nothing has a value until someone wants it right?
Everything has a value. After years of putting stuff on E-Bay, I am not surprised at anything. Whatever it is, there seems to be Someone collecting it.
When I retired, I had boxes and boxes of gun parts, sights, etc., from the last 30 years. I paid for a small house in a Manitoba village with those "junk" boxes, and still had some folding money left over.
What you have is a rifle that is unique due to the limited run and production change. It is a great calibre for a hunting rifle. For years Remington put out Limited Edition rifles in classic calibres, and charged a premium on them. They tend to be collector's items today. However, they are usually unfired rifles, complete with box, hang tag, and instructions, etc. Like any Commemerative or scarce production rifle, the collectors want like new condition, with paperwork, etc. Once a Commemerative rifle has been fired, the value drops considerably.
About a year ago, I picked up a Remington Nylon 66, Black Diamond, .22 rifle that had never been fired. It had the box, paperwork, and the decal on the butt stock. I put it on the Gunnutz exchange, and I received about twice what an average one was going for. Lots of them made, but one in like new condition made the difference in price.
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- Lloydminster
I've got a couple of boxes of sammo I bought back in the 80's marked 7-06. Bought them because they were practically giving them away at Sears; they were closing out their gun counter in Halifax. I bought them intending to buy a 280/7mm EXP/ 7-06 in the future.
Apparently, REM quickly stopped marking anything as such because the 280, of course, is not a 7/06, its got ther shoulder moved(so it wouldn't chamber in a 270) and guys were making 7/06 from 30/06 brass then having 'issues'.
