Here are a few pics of my Model 30 Express and Model 720, which was a former Michigan State Police Rifle:
Model 30
Model 720
This rifle is very unique in that it is one of only 90 rifles sold to the Michigan State Police, and one of only 12 that was purchased from the factory as a sniper rifle. The SN# on my rifle (carbine, actually) is 40268, and it is specifically referenced by serial number in Lacy's book "The Remington 700". The rifle came from the factory with a 20" barrel, recoil pad and a Weaver K4 scope. Regrettably the scope is no longer with the rifle, and wasn't when I received it.
The "32" on the buttstock was the "East Tawas Post". The Michigan State Police (MSP) no longer use the Post numbers, the state is divided into a few divisions. Google MSP, as they have a good short history of the force and it explains the new division set up.
Here's a bit of history from: http://forums.gunboards.com/showthr...n-s-Michigan-State-Police-Enfield-commercials "The Michigan State Police has had a long history with Remington high power rifles.
The Michigan State Constabulary was formed in 1918 to replace the activitated state National Guard forces. Half of the 250 man force was horse mounted and modeled after the Canadian RCMP. Their main job was protection of industry from sabateours and to control labor unrest in the UP. Their initial armament was this Winchester M192 rifle and Colt New Service revolver in .44/40 caliber.
In the 1920's, the newly formed Michigan State Police bought Remington Model 30 carbines in .30-06. The stock brand indicates issue to the 73rd station ( ###lord ). This action is a direct decendent of the Remington Pattern 1914/ US Model 1917.
In 1941, Remington made some improvements on the Model 30 and introduced the Model 720 primarily in .30-06. WWII halted production at 4000 units, most of which were bought by the US Navy. Michigan bought 90 carbines in .30-06.
During the 1960's the force upgraded to Remington Model 700s in .30-06 and this one was obtained when they sold them off prior to going to Remington Model 700s in .308 Winchester. Unfortunately by this time, they no longer marked the rifle with a station number. The telescopic sights were added to those rifles chosen for response teams requiring an "anti-life technician."
Model 30
Model 720
This rifle is very unique in that it is one of only 90 rifles sold to the Michigan State Police, and one of only 12 that was purchased from the factory as a sniper rifle. The SN# on my rifle (carbine, actually) is 40268, and it is specifically referenced by serial number in Lacy's book "The Remington 700". The rifle came from the factory with a 20" barrel, recoil pad and a Weaver K4 scope. Regrettably the scope is no longer with the rifle, and wasn't when I received it.
The "32" on the buttstock was the "East Tawas Post". The Michigan State Police (MSP) no longer use the Post numbers, the state is divided into a few divisions. Google MSP, as they have a good short history of the force and it explains the new division set up.
Here's a bit of history from: http://forums.gunboards.com/showthr...n-s-Michigan-State-Police-Enfield-commercials "The Michigan State Police has had a long history with Remington high power rifles.
The Michigan State Constabulary was formed in 1918 to replace the activitated state National Guard forces. Half of the 250 man force was horse mounted and modeled after the Canadian RCMP. Their main job was protection of industry from sabateours and to control labor unrest in the UP. Their initial armament was this Winchester M192 rifle and Colt New Service revolver in .44/40 caliber.
In the 1920's, the newly formed Michigan State Police bought Remington Model 30 carbines in .30-06. The stock brand indicates issue to the 73rd station ( ###lord ). This action is a direct decendent of the Remington Pattern 1914/ US Model 1917.
In 1941, Remington made some improvements on the Model 30 and introduced the Model 720 primarily in .30-06. WWII halted production at 4000 units, most of which were bought by the US Navy. Michigan bought 90 carbines in .30-06.
During the 1960's the force upgraded to Remington Model 700s in .30-06 and this one was obtained when they sold them off prior to going to Remington Model 700s in .308 Winchester. Unfortunately by this time, they no longer marked the rifle with a station number. The telescopic sights were added to those rifles chosen for response teams requiring an "anti-life technician."
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