Remington Model 760 Gamemaster A-Grade .30-06 Pump Action Rifle – 1952 First-Year Production with Weaver Flip-Over Scope
This first-year 1952 Remington Model 760 Gamemaster A-Grade combines the company’s inaugural high-power pump-action design with collectible early-run features. The rifle retains its original 22" barrel bearing the patent-pending legend, and it is chambered in the versatile .30-06 Springfield. A vintage riflescope sits on a Weaver flip-over mount, letting the shooter move quickly between glass and iron sights. The factory steel detachable magazine, walnut furniture, and blued steel finish round out a well-kept, shooter-ready classic.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good – shows signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – clean and shiny with minor wear; rifling remains well-defined.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor superficial scratches and blemishes are present on the metal and walnut surfaces. An aftermarket ventilated recoil pad has been installed. Receiver is drilled and tapped for the included Weaver flip-over scope mount.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 760 Gamemaster A-Grade rifle
- Vintage rifle scope mounted on Weaver flip-over pivot mount
- Factory steel detachable 4-round magazine stamped ".30-06"
Introduced in 1952, the Model 760 was Remington’s first high-power pump-action rifle, and this example falls squarely within that inaugural production year. The early serial number range and patent-pending barrel legend add collectible appeal.
The A-Grade trim features walnut furniture with an oil finish. The grooved fore-end provides secure purchase, while the aftermarket ventilated recoil pad sets the length of pull at 13.5" and helps tame .30-06 recoil.
A vintage riflescope is secured in a Weaver flip-over pivot mount. With a simple swing, the shooter can transition from the scope to the factory iron sights – a ramped brass bead front (hood absent) and folding leaf rear – without removing the optic.
The detachable steel magazine holds four rounds and is interchangeable with later 760 and 7600 series magazines, enhancing practicality. Pump-action operation cycles smoothly, and the cross-bolt safety offers familiar, straightforward control.
Overall, this 1952 Model 760 Gamemaster delivers the blend of reliability, quick follow-up capability, and historical significance that has kept these rifles in demand among hunters and collectors alike.