{"product_id":"remington-model-700-bdl-222-remington-1976-manufacture-redfield-6-18x-scope","title":"Remington Model 700 BDL – .222 Remington – 1976 Manufacture – Redfield 6-18X Scope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is a beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1976-manufactured Remington Model 700 BDL chambered in .222 Remington\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complete with a vintage Redfield 6-18X variable-power scope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rifle is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent used condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, retaining an attractive high-gloss blued finish and a beautifully finished walnut stock with factory-style checkering and contrasting black accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe barrel bears the date code \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“BI,” indicating January 1976 manufacture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This places the rifle among the desirable vintage Remington 700 BDL sporting rifles produced during the 1970s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe .222 Remington, often called the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriple Deuce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, earned an outstanding reputation for accuracy and was a favorite among varmint hunters and benchrest shooters for decades. Vintage Remington 700 rifles in this chambering continue to attract considerable interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Remington Arms Company\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 700 BDL\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCaliber:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e .222 Remington\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufacture Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e January 1976 (barrel code BI)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bolt-action\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-polish blued steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gloss-finished walnut\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCheckering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Factory-style checkered pistol grip and forearm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStock Accents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contrasting black forearm tip and grip cap with decorative spacers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eScope:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Redfield 6-18X variable-power riflescope\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eScope Mounts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional scope rings and bases\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rear iron sight present\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent used condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rifle presents exceptionally well for its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blued receiver and barrel retain a deep, attractive finish with only minor evidence of handling and use. The bolt body is bright and clean, and the receiver markings remain sharp and legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe walnut stock displays a beautiful reddish-brown color with attractive grain and a glossy finish. The checkering remains well-defined, and the contrasting black accents give the rifle the classic appearance associated with Remington’s BDL line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea few small dings, scratches, and minor handling marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e scattered throughout the stock and metal surfaces, consistent with careful use over the years. Please examine the photographs for an accurate representation of its condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebore is in excellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with clean, well-defined rifling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rifle is fitted with a vintage Redfield 6-18X scope that complements its traditional sporting configuration. The scope displays some normal exterior handling wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Remington Model 700 BDL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in 1962, the Remington Model 700 became one of America’s most recognizable bolt-action rifle designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe BDL represented the more deluxe sporting configuration, distinguished by its polished metal finish, attractive walnut stock, decorative accents, and traditional checkering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamples manufactured during the 1960s and 1970s are particularly appealing to collectors who appreciate the styling and craftsmanship of vintage American sporting rifles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe .222 Remington chambering adds another dimension of interest. Introduced in 1950, the cartridge developed a remarkable reputation for accuracy and was widely used in precision target shooting and varmint hunting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Redfield 6-18X Scope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded with the rifle is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRedfield 6-18X variable-power riflescope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a fitting period-style optic for this classic varmint rifle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRedfield scopes were popular among American sportsmen during the 1960s and 1970s and remain collectible accessories today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe higher magnification range is especially characteristic of the optics commonly paired with precision-oriented sporting rifles of this era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a particularly attractive example of a vintage Remington 700 BDL, combining a desirable .222 Remington chambering, 1976 barrel date, excellent bore, beautiful walnut furniture, and a vintage Redfield scope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to a collection of classic American sporting rifles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING TO YOUR FFL!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67960549408845,"sku":null,"price":1550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/IMG_1926.jpg?v=1794593184","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/remington-model-700-bdl-222-remington-1976-manufacture-redfield-6-18x-scope","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}