Remington Model 788 .243 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 18.5 in Barrel, Blued Finish, Hardwood Stock, Open Rear Sight, and Simmons 3-9x32mm SFP Duplex Scope
This Remington Model 788 in .243 Win stands out with a measured 18.5-inch barrel, a 1978 production-range receiver, and a mounted Simmons 3-9x32mm SFP 1" Duplex scope. The 788’s distinctive nine-lug rear-locking action, short bolt lift, and stiff cylindrical receiver are notable design elements. It retains factory-style sighting provisions and features a clean, bright bore, making it an appealing example of a late-1970s Remington bolt gun with useful field-ready features.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Scattered handling marks from prior use are present; see photos for close-ups.
What’s Included
- Scope: Simmons 3-9x32mm SFP 1" Duplex scope
- Rings: 1-inch scope rings (installed)
- 1x 4rd mag
- Rear QD sling swivel on stud; front QD sling swivel on stud (detachable; installed)
- No case included; any case shown in photos is for photography only and is not included
The Model 788 action uses nine rear locking lugs arranged in three rows, delivering strong lockup with a short bolt lift. Its small ejection port and cylindrical steel receiver contribute to a rigid system, and both receiver and barrel wear a blued finish.
The barrel measures 18.5 inches, which matches the later cataloged carbine length introduced in 1980. This rifle’s serial number falls within Remington’s 1978 production block, so factory carbine status for this configuration cannot be confirmed.
Sighting options include a barrel-mounted open rear sight on a stepped/elevator base and a front sight ramp/base. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optics, and a Simmons 3-9x32mm SFP 1" Duplex scope is installed in 1-inch rings, providing practical magnification with a simple duplex reticle in the second focal plane.
The hardwood stock features a straight comb and pistol grip with an uncheckered finish, along with a rear QD sling swivel and a front QD sling swivel on a stud (detachable). Length of pull measures 13.75 inches, offering a comfortable fit for a wide range of shooters.
Feeding is via a detachable single-stack steel magazine, with a 4+1 capacity in .243 Win. One 4-round magazine marked .243 WIN is included.