Remington sportsman 78 history books

This rifle is in good mechanical condition with a 22 barrel bright bore, blue finish with wear, blade front sight, adjustable rear sight and factory uncheckered hardwood stock good conditionsome wear. From what i have been able to gather a 78 is basically a plain jane 700, but has been out of production for several years. Remington daily bulletin accurate shooter bulletin. Right profile of a remington sportsman 78 boltaction rifle, seen. The company is now known for a wide array of sporting, selfdefense, and military firearms.

Wild game cookbook a remington sportsmens library book. I just picked up a remington sportsman 78 in 3006 springfield. It is just a no frills 700 just figured i got lucky with that particular rifle. As the company continues to grow, it stands as a symbol of the past, present, and future of american ingenuity. Jun 01, 2005 a collector of colts and winchesters, he has written for both the american society and the armor and arms club of new york. Antique firearms booklet a gunroom story of sporting arms by hugh smiley guns. If its what im thinking about, the 78 was a fairly shortlived economy offering from remington, and was basically a lesscosmeticallyrefined 700. I have the 78 in a 308 version and replaced the stock a few years ago. Howdy alli have a remington model 78 223 that is in great shape. The rifle can also be ordered with a detachable box magazine. Rifle has 22 inch barrel,no iron sights and will come with weaver bases.

Nov 18, 20 your thoughts on a remington sportsman 78 3006 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The remington model 700 is a series of boltaction centerfire rifles manufactured by remington arms since 1962. What i do know is the remington sportsman series rifles were remingtons basic economy version of the model 700 rifle, they were all adls no mag floorplate like the bdl and will sport the economy birchwood stocks. The sportsman 78 was offered in five popular calibers, weighs in at 7 pounds and features a 22 barrel with open sights, uncheckered pistol grip hard wood stock and a four round magazine capacity. It was based on the model 788 which was sold at gun shops while the sportsman 78 was sold at retail stores at a cheaper price. One question i have is, is the safety supposed to come back on after every shot.

With shotguns, there were sportsman semi auto 19311949 and 1100 remington sportsman models 1985and now a synthtic stocked 1187 sportsman. This model is a budget version of the remington model 700 and was made in the 1980s. If you watch auction sites you might be able to eventually get a stock for a decent price. As a result these rifles may be loaded or unloaded with the safety in the s or on safe position. They did a sportsman 12 pump 870 clone before they came out with the 870 express line, and a sportsman auto version of the 1100 at the same time. About two years ago, i found one that was like new in. According to gun digest 1990, the remington sportsman 78 boltaction rifle is described as follows. I bought it from an older guy near me that used it to bust a few groundhogs, and ive shot maybe 7580 rounds out of it. Firearm history firearm warranty information repair service and tracking help. I ended up coverting it to a bdl model with a hinged floor plate magazine. The 28 most notable guns from remingtons 200year history. Remington vintage hunting books and manuals for sale ebay. I dont know if it is because of the particular model or not. Its an 06, so i think the stock i need would be for a long action adl.

Anything and everything related to firearm maintenance, modification, safety and troubleshooting can be posted here. We have a large selection of remington sportsman parts and have been supplying quality parts to the shooting community since 1950. Wild game cookbook a remington sportsmens library book l. Remington model 78 sportsman remington model 600 remington model 600 mohawk remington model 600 magnum remington model 660 remington model 660 magnum remington model 700 adl. View topic sportsman 58 information remington owners. Magpul bolt action magazine well kit for magpul hunter remington 700 stocks shor. A detailed and beautifully illustrated book that tells the full story of remington firearms model by model with more than 200 clear photographs. Other than that it appears to be a very nice rifle. From 1978 to 1982 or there abouts remington made the sportsman 78 bolt action rifle. The remington 700 is the most popular boltaction rifle in america, at least according to sales figures for new and previouslyowned rifles. Lots of them are bought as action donors because a 78 can usually be bought for quite a bit less than even a dog 700 and the actions are the same, except for cosmetics. Remington sportsman model 78 bolt action rifle cowans. In 1930, they also introduced a threeshot version in 20gauge called the sportsman. Id be willing to bet that a large portion of the 78 s produced dont even exist anymore in their original form.

The remington model 58 also called the sportsman 58 is a semiautomatic shotgun manufactured by remington arms from 1956 to 1963. What i do know is the remington sportsman series rifles were remingtons basic economy version of the model 700 rifle, they were all adls no mag floorplate like the bdl and will sport the economy birchwood. The model 1148 was released as the replacement for remingtons model 11. I dont know the exact round count but it seems very low. The remington 1148 is a semiautomatic shotgun manufactured by remington arms as the first of the new generation semiautos produced after world war ii.

Rifle action is as smooth as butter with a good trigger pull. Remington sportsman 78 rifles registered users do not see the above ad. The sportsman 78 was not included in the recall that affected the trigger group. The first page of 20gauge the sportsman production is missing from the old factory between the wars ledger. Sportsmans guide is proud to offer a full line of remington ammo, guns, and shooting accessories at great.

Sportsman 78 gun and game the friendliest gun discussion. I did some horsetrading and ended up with a remington bolt action rifle chambered in 270. It was manufactured from 1949 to 1968 and was produced in 12, 16, 20 and 28 gauge and. Remington model 48 sportsman 28 inch modified wqwikpoint. These rifles have been manufactured since 1982 and do not have a boltlock mechanism. Remington browningpattern sportsman history shotgunworld. Remington model 715 sportsman remington model 798 remington model 798 stainless laminate remington model 798 sps remington model 798 safari remington model 799 remington model 1816 commemorative flintlock rifle remington model no. Get the best deals on remington vintage hunting books and. If you have any questions regarding this item, you should contact the seller before bidding. The m24 and m40 military sniper rifles, used by the us army and usmc, respectively, are both based on the model 700 design the remington 700 series rifles often. Right profile of a remington sportsman 78 boltaction rifle, seen against a. This is a discussion on remington sportsman 78 within the my 700 forums, part of the model 700 photo gallery category. Rifle has a light colored hardwood stock with no checkering. Magpul bolt action magazine well kit for magpul hu.

Oct 10, 2019 remington played a significant role in defining the history of the american west, and the company impacted the world during global wars. The people at remington history section would tell you that all sportsman shotguns produced had an s preceding the serial number. Sell your remington 78 sportsman for free today on gunsamerica. A history and users manual by john f lacy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His invention of a drill capable of drilling a small diameter hole through a round bar of steel would revolutionize the barrel making industry.

This created a problem for the gun shops who dealt in quality and not quantity. A collector of colts and winchesters, he has written for both the american society and the armor and arms club of new york. So, chances are that you or a close family member may have a rem 700 of some. Archangel 700 precision elite stock remington 700 short action black polymer. Remington sportsman 78, model seven and 710 boltaction rifles are not included in the safety modification program. Page 2 starts with 14149 as the highest serial number reached by march 1, 1937. Current owners of remington model 700, seven, sportsman 78, 673, 710. For specific information on any of these books, click on the picture of the book. It is a development of the remington 721 and 722 series of rifles, which were introduced in 1948. Remington has been providing premium americanmade firearms and ammunition for over 200 years. I hope you enjoy your time with the fine folks that frequent here. This model is a budget version of the remington model 700. Becoming one of the leaders and most trusted guns makers in the industry they strive to always provide hunters and shooters quality products. In 1840, eliphalet remington ii may have made one of the most important contributions ever to the firearms industry.

I have a remington sportsman 78 that i would like to put a synthetic stock on, but im not sure exactly what i need to fit this model. A big mystery at the time was remingtons decision to put stubby 20inch barrels on all rifles in. Born in pakistan, sprawson published only one book, an exploration of the history of swimming that jg ballard called an exhilarating plunge. It appeared to be unfired and it went home with me. The model 1148 was released as the replacement for remington s model 11. Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. Personal check, visa mastercard, american express, discover, usps money order, money order, certified check. Remington largebore conversion revolvers by roger phillips. Remington played a significant role in defining the history of the american west, and the company impacted the world during global wars. From 1978 to 1982 remington offered the sportsman 78 which is the same model 700 action but with cheaper features such as a plain stock without checkering. The barrel date code says b o 8 which i assume means jan77, this does not make sense being that this rifle was not manufactured after 1962.

Remington arms company introduced the sportsman 78 bolt action rifle in 1984 as their replacement for the discontinued model 788 rifle the year before. Any thoughts or experiences with this model would be helpful. Download free remington firearms manuals daily bulletin. We provide original gun parts, collectible firearms, and related merchandise with integrity, quality, and service, which are the strengths of our business. Find the remington sportsman parts and accessories that you have been looking for today with numrich gun parts. As others have said the sportsman 78 was a cheaper version of the model 700. This story began in 1816, when a young man, eliphalet remington ii, wanted a. Book or magazine covers, commercial, promotional, advertorial.