Remington Model 722A Standard Grade .257 Roberts Bolt-Action Rifle, 24 Inch Barrel, 1956, Weaver K4 Scope
This 1956 Remington Model 722A Standard Grade is a short-action .257 Roberts sporter with a 24 inch barrel and a clean, shiny bore. It comes outfitted with a Weaver K4 scope on a one-piece base and split rings. The walnut stock features a straight comb, sling swivel studs, and a Remington-branded ventilated recoil pad with white/black line spacers replacing the factory buttplate. A rear sight dovetail filler is installed, and the barrel shows the OC date stamp.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some 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: The metal and walnut stock show scattered scratches and handling marks. Finish wear is present in typical high-contact areas. The recoil pad and line spacers are later additions that replaced the original metal buttplate. A one-piece scope base and split rings are installed, and the rear sight dovetail is filled with a blank.
What’s Included
- Weaver K4 scope (installed, 1-inch tube)
- One-piece base with split rings (installed)
- Strap-connected lens covers
The Model 722A Standard Grade is part of Remington’s short-action lineage that led to the later Model 700. This example retains the internal 4-round box magazine for a 4+1 capacity and uses non-hinged bottom metal. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting.
The 24 inch barrel is chambered in .257 Roberts and carries the barrel date/inspection stamp marked "OC 30," aligning with 1956 production. The rear barrel dovetail is intentionally filled with a blank, while the front sight is a hoodless matted ramp with a dovetailed blade.
The walnut stock presents a sporter profile with a straight comb and no checkering, and is equipped with sling swivel studs. A Remington-branded ventilated recoil pad with white/black line spacers is installed in place of the factory metal buttplate, setting the length of pull at 13.0 inches.
Optics are set up with a one-piece base and split rings mounting a Weaver K4 scope with a 1-inch tube. This straightforward configuration complements the rifle’s clean sporting layout and the drilled-and-tapped receiver.