Remington Model 788 Bolt-Action Rifle in .243 Win. with 22 Inch Barrel and Iron Sights
This Remington Model 788 is a U.S.-made bolt-action rifle chambered in .243 Win. with a 22 inch barrel, iron sights, and a wood stock with a sporter-style fore-end. The receiver is marked "Remington" over "MODEL 788," and the barrel is marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO., INC., ILION, N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A." and "243 WIN." It is a right-hand, rear-locking multi-lug bolt design, and the Model 788 is noted as having been introduced in 1967 and discontinued in 1983.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid functional shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny. Light rust and pitting are present. No magazine is provided.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 788 bolt-action rifle
Chambered in .243 Win., this Model 788 pairs a 22 inch barrel with a classic sporter configuration. It features a wood stock and a buttplate marked "Remington," staying true to the straightforward, working-rifle layout the 788 is known for.
This rifle is set up with iron sights, including a fixed front sight on a ramped base with a blade. It also has a scope mount present, giving additional flexibility for sighting setups without changing the rifle’s core configuration.
The receiver and barrel carry clear factory-style markings, including the Model designation on the receiver and the Ilion, New York barrel address. The rifle uses detachable-magazine-type bottom metal, and the magazine well is open/empty.
It is important to note that no magazine is provided with this rifle.