SCARCE, VERY FINE, 257 ROBERTS REMINGTON 720 BOLT

ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 257 Roberts. S# 40589. Mfg. 1942; approx. 100 Model 720 rifles chambered for the 257 Roberts in it's production run of approx. 2,500 rifles. Approx. 20 were selected by the US Navy as trophy rifles, however this rifle lacks the crossed cannons & "FJA" proofs typically seen. The 24" barrel has band mounted bead front sight and semi-buckhorn elevator rear sight. Enfield pattern action with plug screws for side mount and receiver sight. Walnut stock has checkered Remington buttplate and sling swivels. CONDITION: barrel and action have over 93% original blue with fading finish around floorplate front screw; very good black paint on floorplate. Original wood finish shows scattered dings and marks along with peeling finish around floorplate. 2 milled partial cuts near sideplate screws in stock. Shiny bore with strong rifling; bolt face shows light use. Rear sight tang tip is bent. (26-2833/MD). CURIO. $4,000-6,000.