Remington 721 30.06

hobieshank · September 23, 2011, 01:40 PM

I recently purchased a used Remington Model 721 30.06. The guy in the gun shop told me it was not old- made in 1991. He based this opinion on the letter L in the barrel code. When I did some research online, I found the barrel codes charts from Remington, but L in the barrel code could also mean the gun was made in 1964. Furthermore, I thought they stopped making the Model 721 sometime in the 60's when they started making the 700s. Anyone know how I can resolve this?

**James K** · September 23, 2011, 02:00 PM

There should be two numbers, the month and the year. L could mean February or 1964, but the Model 700 was introduced in 1962 and the Model 721/722 dropped at that time.

No matter what the letters mean, no Model 721 was made in 1991. If the price is right, and the rifle in good condition, a Model 721 can still give excellent service as a hunting rifle. In average condition, they run around $250 for the ADL, about $100 more for the BDL. Except for the plain stock and stamped trigger guard, they are identical to the early Model 700.

Jim

**Mike Irwin** · September 23, 2011, 05:13 PM

Agreed, the 721 and 722 (the short action) were LONG out of production by 1991.

hobieshank · September 23, 2011, 08:28 PM

Thanks guys. You have confirmed what I thought. I wanted the gun to be older. The bolt is heavy and smooth as glass. The stock is in good shape and it shoots great.

September 23, 2011, 01:40 PM	#1
hobieshank Junior Member Join Date: September 23, 2011 Location: York, PA Posts: 2	Remington 721 30.06 I recently purchased a used Remington Model 721 30.06. The guy in the gun shop told me it was not old- made in 1991. He based this opinion on the letter L in the barrel code. When I did some research online, I found the barrel codes charts from Remington, but L in the barrel code could also mean the gun was made in 1964. Furthermore, I thought they stopped making the Model 721 sometime in the 60's when they started making the 700s. Anyone know how I can resolve this?

September 23, 2011, 02:00 PM	#2
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,408	There should be two numbers, the month and the year. L could mean February or 1964, but the Model 700 was introduced in 1962 and the Model 721/722 dropped at that time. No matter what the letters mean, no Model 721 was made in 1991. If the price is right, and the rifle in good condition, a Model 721 can still give excellent service as a hunting rifle. In average condition, they run around $250 for the ADL, about $100 more for the BDL. Except for the plain stock and stamped trigger guard, they are identical to the early Model 700. Jim __________________ Jim K

September 23, 2011, 05:13 PM	#3
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,109	Agreed, the 721 and 722 (the short action) were LONG out of production by 1991. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

September 23, 2011, 08:28 PM	#4
hobieshank Junior Member Join Date: September 23, 2011 Location: York, PA Posts: 2	Thanks guys. You have confirmed what I thought. I wanted the gun to be older. The bolt is heavy and smooth as glass. The stock is in good shape and it shoots great.