Remington Model 760 Gamemaster .300 Savage Pump-Action Rifle, 22 inch Barrel, 1952 Production
This early-production Remington Model 760 Gamemaster is a pump-action rifle chambered in .300 Savage with a 22 inch barrel, manufactured in April 1952 per barrel date code "CYY." It features its factory barrel and receiver markings, a receiver-mounted aperture rear sight, and an installed one-piece multi-slot scope base. Classic wood furniture with a ventilated rubber recoil pad and sling swivel studs rounds out a practical hunting configuration from the 1950s.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid functional shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny. Rust and pitting are present.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 760 Gamemaster rifle chambered in .300 Savage
- 1x 4-round detachable box magazine
- Receiver-mounted aperture (peep) rear sight (installed)
- One-piece multi-slot scope base/rail (installed)
- Ventilated rubber recoil pad (installed)
- Front and rear sling swivel studs (installed)
Built in 1952, this Gamemaster falls into the early production period for the Model 760 in .300 Savage, a factory chambering offered during the 1950s. The barrel is marked ".300 SAV." along with "REMINGTON ARMS CO. INC., ILION, N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A." and carries Patent No. 2,473,373.
The receiver rollmark reads "Gamemaster MODEL 760."
The action is a slide (pump) design with a rotating multi-lug bolt that locks into the barrel extension for secure steel-on-steel lockup. It uses a ring-type extractor and a plunger ejector. The detachable box magazine provides a 4-round capacity for a 4+1 total.
Sighting equipment includes a ramped front blade and a receiver-mounted aperture rear sight for a clear sight picture. The receiver top is drilled and tapped, and a one-piece multi-slot scope base is installed for mounting options.
The 22 inch barrel and 13.5 inch length of pull pair with classic wood furniture. The stock features a low comb and pistol grip, while the grooved fore-end offers positive purchase. A ventilated rubber recoil pad and front/rear sling swivel studs are installed for comfort and carry.