Remington Model 700 BDL .30-06 Bolt-Action Rifle, 22-Inch Sporter Barrel, 1973 Production, Gloss Walnut Monte Carlo Stock, Weaver K4-W 4x Scope
This 1973 Remington Model 700 BDL in .30-06 Springfield pairs the classic long-action 700 platform with a 22-inch sporter barrel and polished blued barreled action. It features the BDL's gloss walnut Monte Carlo stock with pressed checkering and fleur-de-lis accents, and it comes outfitted with a period Weaver K4-W fixed 4x widefield scope. An AX barrel date code and a no-prefix serial number align with its early-1970s production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor surface scratches and small blemishes are present on exterior surfaces. The bore appears clean on visual inspection.
What’s Included
- Optic: Weaver K4-W fixed 4x widefield scope with duplex reticle (installed)
- Mounts: Two-piece scope bases and rings (installed)
- Sling Swivels: Detachable sling swivels, front and rear (installed)
The BDL trim stands out with a high-gloss walnut stock featuring a Monte Carlo comb, cheekpiece, and pressed checkering with fleur-de-lis accents. A ventilated recoil pad and sling-swivel studs are factory-style touches that complement the rifle's field-ready configuration. Length of pull measures 13.25 inches.
The 22-inch steel sporter-contour barrel has a recessed crown. The barrel is drilled and tapped, including two tapped holes near the muzzle, and no open sights are installed (scope-only setup). The polished blued barreled action and blued steel receiver present the classic 700 finish of the era.
This is a long-action Model 700 chambered in .30-06 with an internal box magazine and floorplate bottom metal, providing a 4+1 capacity. The action is drilled and tapped for optics, and the included two-piece bases and rings secure the mounted scope.
A Weaver K4-W 4X rifle scope is installed, offering a fixed 4x widefield view with a duplex reticle. It is mounted in two-piece rings and bases for a solid, period-correct hunting and field setup. Weaver K4-W 4X Rifle scope installed.
Made in the USA during the 1970s, this rifle bears an AX barrel date code indicating 1973 production and a no-prefix serial number consistent with that timeframe. The configuration reflects a classic BDL hunting rifle with a scope-only sighting arrangement.