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1953 Remington Model 721 Long Action .30-06 SPRG 24" Barrel 3-9x40 Scope
Guns International #: 103665942 Seller's Inventory #: 312422
Category: Remington Rifles - Bolt Action - Remington Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: National-Armory
Member Since: 5/3/24
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 15108
Country: United States
Phone: (724) 457-8060
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 99
Total Number of Listings: 132
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: CREDIT CARD, MONEY ORDER, CASHIER'S CHECK, PERSONAL CHECKS, GUN TAB
About Us: We are a large online and brick & mortar retailer near Pittsburgh, PA. We deal in new firearms as well as historical, classic, and vintage firearms. Ask us about C&R on applicable items! National Armory follows all local, state, and federal laws. It is the buyer's responsibility to know their laws before purchasing. Prices do not include shipping.
Description:
MANUFACTURER: REMINGTON
MODEL: 721
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1953
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UNITED STATES
SERIAL NUMBER: 312422
CALIBER: .30-06 SPRINGFIELD
CAPACITY: 4+1
BARREL LENGTH: 24.00"
RIFLING: 4-GROOVE RIGHT-HAND RIFLING, 1:10" TWIST
OVERALL LENGTH: 43.75"
LENGTH OF PULL: 13.50"
OPERATING SYSTEM: PUSH-FEED
ACTION: BOLT-ACTION
TRIGGER: WIDE SINGLE-STAGE TRIGGER
OPTICS: VINTAGE BUSHNELL 3-9X40 VARIABLE-POWER SCOPE
STOCK: ORIGINAL WALNUT SPORTING STOCK WITH BLACK FORE-END TIP AND FACTORY CHECKERING PATTERN
GRIP: TRADITIONAL SPORTING GRIP WITH FACTORY WALNUT PROFILE
FIREARM FINISH: BLUED STEEL WITH OIL-FINISHED WALNUT STOCK
CONDITION: EXCELLENT FOR AGE WITH STRONG BLUING, ATTRACTIVE WOOD, LIGHT HANDLING MARKS, AND EXCEPTIONAL OVERALL PRESERVATION
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: PRE-MODEL 700 REMINGTON ACTION, LONG-ACTION RECEIVER, CLASSIC POST-WAR AMERICAN SPORTER, VINTAGE BUSHNELL 3-9X40 SCOPE, PERIOD SLING, COLLECTOR-DESIRABLE 1953 PRODUCTION, PRE-1964 GOLDEN ERA AMERICAN HUNTING RIFLE
WHAT’S INCLUDED: RIFLE, VINTAGE BUSHNELL 3-9X40 SCOPE, INSTALLED MOUNTS, AND LEATHER SLING
Some rifles tell a story the moment you pick them up, and this 1953 Remington Model 721 tells one of the greatest stories in American sporting arms history. Produced during the golden age of post-war American hunting rifles, the Model 721 served as the direct predecessor to the legendary Remington Model 700. Long before the Model 700 became the most successful commercial bolt-action rifle ever produced, the Model 721 laid the groundwork with a strong, simple, and remarkably accurate design that earned the respect of hunters across North America.
What immediately sets this rifle apart is its condition. At approximately 73 years old, this rifle remains remarkably well preserved. The metal retains an attractive appearance, the walnut stock still displays excellent color and character, and the overall presentation is far beyond what is typically encountered on a hard-used hunting rifle from the early 1950s. Finding a Model 721 in this level of preservation is becoming increasingly difficult as surviving examples continue to disappear into private collections.
The Model 721 represented a major engineering advancement for Remington. Its cylindrical receiver design simplified manufacturing while simultaneously increasing strength and rigidity. That same design philosophy would later evolve directly into the iconic Model 700 action. Collectors and knowledgeable shooters often refer to the 721 as the rifle that changed modern bolt-action rifle production, making surviving examples historically significant within the Remington lineage.
Chambered in .30-06 Springfield, this rifle carries one of the most respected hunting cartridges ever developed. More than a century after its introduction, the .30-06 remains a benchmark by which hunting cartridges are measured. It offers a tremendous range of bullet weights, widespread ammunition availability, manageable recoil, and proven effectiveness on nearly every species of North American big game.
The 24-inch barrel allows the .30-06 to reach its full potential while maintaining excellent balance in the field. Combined with the inherently rigid Model 721 action, these rifles developed a well-earned reputation for practical hunting accuracy. Many vintage 721s continue to surprise modern shooters with how well they perform decades after leaving the factory floor.
The walnut stock embodies the era when hunting rifles were expected to be both functional tools and handsome sporting arms. The rich walnut grain, black fore-end tip, traditional lines, and classic proportions create a timeless appearance that modern synthetic-stock rifles simply cannot replicate. This is the type of rifle that looks equally at home in a deer camp, a gun room, or a collector's display.
Mounted atop the rifle is a vintage Bushnell 3-9x40 scope, a classic pairing for a rifle of this era. The optic complements the rifle's period-correct appearance while providing the versatility hunters have relied on for generations. The 3-9x magnification range remains one of the most useful configurations ever developed, offering both quick target acquisition and sufficient magnification for longer shots.
The .30-06 Springfield remains one of the most versatile hunting cartridges ever chambered in an American sporting rifle. Whitetail deer, mule deer, black bear, hogs, elk, moose, and countless other game animals have fallen to the cartridge over the past century. Ethical hunting range depends on the shooter and ammunition selection, but few cartridges have a longer track record of dependable field performance.
Collectors recognize that the Model 721 occupies a unique position in Remington history. Produced from 1948 through 1961, the platform bridged the gap between traditional sporting rifles and the modern bolt-action era. Because so much attention is focused on the later Model 700, excellent examples of the 721 have become increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate the origins of Remington's most famous action.
The serial number places this rifle squarely within the desirable early-production years, and its condition only enhances its appeal. Many rifles from this era show extensive hunting wear, refinishing, altered stocks, drilled modifications, or decades of hard field use. This example has retained the classic appearance and character that collectors hope to find but rarely encounter.
From a practical standpoint, this rifle remains every bit as useful today as it was in the Eisenhower era. It is capable of serving as a hunting rifle, a collector piece, a family heirloom, or all three simultaneously. The action remains smooth, the rifle balances beautifully, and the classic .30-06 chambering ensures ammunition can be found virtually anywhere hunting ammunition is sold.
Rifles like this represent a period when American manufacturers were producing sporting arms that would accompany hunters for multiple generations. The combination of a 1953 manufacture date, walnut stock, pre-700 action, vintage Bushnell optic, and exceptional overall preservation creates a package that is becoming increasingly difficult to duplicate. For the collector, hunter, or Remington enthusiast seeking a genuine piece of American firearms history, this Model 721 stands as a remarkably well-preserved example of one of Remington's most important bolt-action rifles.
***Please see pictures for condition and wear***
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Price: $749.99
Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: 721
Serial Number: 312422
Barrel Length: 24
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Stock: Walnut