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Make: Remington
Model: 700
Serial Number: A6763694
Year of Manufacture: 1983 (Date code: CV)
Caliber: 7mm Express Remington
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO INC. ILION NY MADE IN USA 7mm Exp. Rem." The chamber is marked with the date code “CV 83.” The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number “A6763694” and “Remington MODEL 700.”
Barrel Length: 23”
Sights / Optics: The rifle retains its factory front sight, a beaded blade atop a serrated ramp dovetailed to the barrel. There is no rear sight installed. Instead, the top of the receiver is equipped with a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 MC riflescope. The optic has a fine reticle and clear glass, with light handling marks but no notable blemishes, and is in Excellent condition overall.
Stock Configuration & Condition: This Model 700 is stocked in checkered hardwood with a Monte Carlo comb and cheekpiece. The forend is capped in black synthetic, matching the pistol grip cap. The LOP measures approximately 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the black synthetic Remington buttplate. The stock shows a few minor handling marks consistent with light use. The stock rates in Fine-Excellent condition overall.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows some faint edge wear and minor scattered operational marks. The bolt body shows some light thinning from cycling. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Fine-Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The bolt locks up tightly and cycles smoothly. The safety and trigger operate as intended. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Our Assessment: This is a Remington Model 700 chambered in 7mm Express Remington—a short-lived but potent cartridge introduced in the 1980s that later came to be better known by its former name, the .280 Remington. Functionally identical, the 7mm Express was marketed to distinguish it from .270 and .30-06-class cartridges, but the name reverted after confusion with 7mm Rem Mag persisted. Rifles marked “7mm Express” like this one were only produced for a brief window, making them attractive to both collectors and reloaders.
Paired with a quality Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 scope and retaining its factory front sight, this Model 700 balances field-ready functionality with a touch of rarity. The 23” barrel is ideal for both woods hunting and medium-range work, while the Monte Carlo stock with cheekpiece supports consistent eye alignment with the optic.
Whether you're a Remington enthusiast looking for a short-run chambering, a collector of transitional cartridges, or simply a hunter after a versatile and well-made bolt gun, this 700 is a solid choice with a bright bore and classic styling.