REMINGTON 40-X .22 LR

Description:
Guns Listing ID: 639014



Remington Model 40-XB \"US\" Military Target Rifle
?Manufacturer: Remington Arms Co. (Custom Shop)
Model: 40-XB Rangemaster
Serial Number: 27818B
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Manufacture Date: 1972 (Confirmed by Barrel Code: W B M B)
Action Type: Bolt-Action Single Shot (Model 700 Style)
?Overview
?This is an exceptional example of a Remington 40-XB, a hand-fitted product of the Remington Custom Shop. Produced in 1972, this specific rifle bears the \"US\" property mark, identifying it as a precision trainer originally commissioned for U.S. military marksmanship programs. Built on the iconic Model 700-style receiver, the 40-XB was designed for world-class accuracy and remains a staple for competitive smallbore shooters and military arms collectors alike.
?Condition & Finish
?Metalwork: The barreled action features the original factory Satin Blue finish. The blueing is deep and consistent, displaying the high-quality hand-polishing typical of early 1970s Custom Shop production.
?Receiver: The \"US\" stamp is crisp and well-defined, indicating the original surface remains intact. The receiver is factory drilled and tapped for target scope blocks and receiver-mounted aperture sights.
?Barrel: The heavy-contour target barrel retains its original W B M B date and inspector codes on the left side. The bore remains bright with sharp, well-defined rifling—a hallmark of the hand-lapped barrels from this era.
?Stock: The rifle is seated in its original American Walnut target stock. The wood features a low-luster, hand-rubbed oil finish designed for durability and glare reduction in competition environments. It includes the original accessory rail for hand stops and slings.
?Bolt: The bolt is polished \"in the white\" with a blued handle, operating with the signature smoothness of a hand-tuned Remington 40-X action.
?Technical Specifications
?Barrel Length: 28\" Heavy Target Contour
?Trigger: Factory Adjustable Target Trigger (set to a crisp, light break)
?Stock Material: Select American Walnut
?Weight: Approximately 10.5 lbs (standard for heavy-barrel configurations)
?Collector’s Note
?Military-contract 40-XBs from the early 1970s are increasingly difficult to find in original condition. This 1972 specimen, with its confirmed provenance and \"B\" series serial range, represents a peak era of Remington’s bolt-action refinement. It is an ideal addition for a collector of US military trainers or a shooter looking for a vintage sub-MOA rimfire platform.

Manufacturer: REMINGTON
Model: 40-X
Caliber Info: .22 LR
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 28" BARREL
Action: BOLT ACTION
Finish: WOOD/BLUED

Price: $3,000.99
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