722 Remington question

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Picked up a rem 772 in 300 savage a while ago that I’ve dated as built in June,1949.The stock has diamond shape inlays that appear to be factory. The only thing that has been changed is the butt plate as far as I can tell.
Have been doing some research on the stock and there seems to be very little info regarding these inlays.
The only info that I found (so far) was a listing of the same model rifle , but in 222, with the same inlays with mention of the rifle being a product of the Remington custom shop.
So my question is......is this a factory stock??
Here’s a pic View attachment 373923
 
Wow what a beauty.
I have never seen a stock with the inlays and forend tip like that on a 722 though I haven't seen very many to start with.
Maybe a fajen? Often the fajen name was on the original butt plate but if that has been removed... I'm not sure how many styles they had but a tell tale fajen is the flared grip end which this doesn't appear to have.
Thanks for sharing.
 
Pretty sure that’s not a factory build
Re-worked factory stock with inlays and firearm tip and buttplate added??
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I doubt that is a Remington factory stock... I am sure the inlays are the result of an eager 'smith'.
 
There used to be a custom rifle builder in the USA (Winslow or Wilson?) that had a flavour much like yours. They used a myriad of bolt actioned rifles.
However there was a ton of gunsmiths quite capable of this kind of work 1950s 60s 70s.
 
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Those inlays were very popular in the early 60’s Weatherby rifles from factory.
Looks like an attempt to copy the fad of the day.
 
Nice old rifle with some aftermarket updates. I wouldn't change a thing other add an older scope of good quality and maybe have it bedded.

Finding an original stock might be a challenge.
 
SuperCub said:
Nice old rifle with some aftermarket updates. I wouldn't change a thing other add an older scope of good quality and maybe have it bedded.

Finding an original stock might be a challenge.
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Yes...I was thinking about putting an old K2.5 scope on it (more period correct). It seems to be a shooter as is otherwise, so I doubt I would change anything else. The only thing I want to do is find a replacement wrist cap. The one it had disappeared somewhere along the line.
 
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I have a "plain Jane" model in 257 Roberts. Really accurate rifle. previous owner had glass-bedded. Has a tight chamber, have to full-length resize. Also, this will have the trigger that could discharge if set too light unless the free modification from Remington is done. To check, when unloaded and action cocked and safety on, pull trigger and push safety off. Repeat. One thing I did was to grind off the little rod so the safety doesn't lock the bolt closed. That way you can unload without having to take safety off.
 
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I have a "plain Jane" model in 257 Roberts. Really accurate rifle. previous owner had glass-bedded. Has a tight chamber, have to full-length resize. Also, this will have the trigger that could discharge if set too light unless the free modification from Remington is done. To check, when unloaded and action cocked and safety on, pull trigger and push safety off. Repeat. One thing I did was to grind off the little rod so the safety doesn't lock the bolt closed. That way you can unload without having to take safety off.
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It does have a fairly lite trigger pull.....will be checking this out. Thanks for the info.
So far no unwanted discharges.
P.S....any way to confirm whether the Remington mod has been done in the form of markings???
 
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I can't tell you if it is custom shop or not but it is a fine rifle. I have an affection for the 722 and 721 series of rifles.
 
SuperCub said:
Nice old rifle with some aftermarket updates. I wouldn't change a thing other add an older scope of good quality and maybe have it bedded.

Finding an original stock might be a challenge.
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Not if Royzo Pm's me. I have a factory 722 300 Savage take off plain walnut stock with original metal / aluminum buttplate laying in storage. I just checked.
 
Back in the early '70's, there was a little shop in Lewiston, Idaho (Fred Warren's) which always had a bunch of 721's and 722's in the used rack. the 300 Savage was quite common and generally went for 90 bucks. A 300 H&H was around 125. Sounds pretty cheap but that 90 bucks was three days worth of sawmill wages back then. Equivalent to about 600 or better today!
This rifle is a very nice one. I cannot be 100% certain but I don't believe the inlays and forend tip are a factory option but were done at a later date. They are nicely done.
The 300 Savage was available in a number of bolt action rifles. The Savage Model 10, the Savage Super Sporter, the Remington 30, the Winchester Model 70, were all available in 300 Savage.
 
It is not factory and definitely not custom shop . Someone’s attempt at dressing up a stock . Good rifle nice caliber but not very appealing in my eyes .
 
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