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Make: Remington
Model: 725
Serial Number: 707306
Year of Manufacture: 1958-1959
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle, Internal 3+1 Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “Remington Arms Co. Inc. Ilion, N.Y. Made in U.S.A. / .30-06 SPRG”. The left side of the receiver is marked “Model 725” and with the serial number “707306”.
Barrel Length: 22”
Sights / Optics: The rifle is currently equipped with a Bushnell 3-9x scope secured via two-piece scope bases and rings. The glass is clear, and the adjustments are intact. A rear leaf sight is mounted on the barrel, with a dovetail cut for a front sight and a beaded blade currently installed.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The rifle features a checkered walnut stock with a capped pistol grip and raised straight comb. There are light handling marks and scattered compressions on the stock, but no chips or cracks are visible. The checkering remains well-defined. The stock rates in Very Good to Fine condition overall.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains approximately 90% of its original finish. The metal surfaces show light scattered oxidation and operational wear, primarily on the floorplate and bolt handle. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp. Overall, the rifle is in Very Good to Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The bolt locks up tightly, and the trigger breaks cleanly. The safety functions properly. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes the mounted Bushnell 3–9x scope. No box or additional accessories are included.
Our Assessment: The Remington 725 came just before the model 700 and about 17,000 were made between 1958 and 1961. It was a further refinement of the 721 and 722 but has a large lever safety similar to the Model 30 or 1917 rifle. While it’s often overshadowed by its successor, the 725 is a remarkably refined rifle in its own right—offering hand-cut checkering, a fine walnut stock, and a machined receiver that was built to higher production standards than later models. Chambered in .30-06 Springfield, this example is a classic big game rifle, equally capable of hunting elk, deer, and black bear across North America.
The crisp bolt throw and tight lock-up of this rifle combine for superb field accuracy. The 3+1 internal magazine gives it excellent balance and a low profile, while the smooth bolt and clean trigger will feel familiar to any experienced marksman.
For collectors, the Model 725 represents a transitional moment in Remington's bolt-action lineage, and examples in this condition are not common. Whether you're looking to add a foundational piece to your collection or take a classic rifle afield this season, this one deserves a hard look.