Remington Model 30’s

[Tdsmith517]

I was wondering if anyone else here was a fan of a good ild American classic, the Remington Model 30. Mine is a Model 30 Express in .30-06. It has the Lyman peep sight and at some point someone had claw bases fitted to the rifle. It was my grandfather’s rifle that he bought in the late 60’s or early 70’s and it had them on already but with no scope unfortunately. I took my first whitetail with it and I still take it out at least once every season since then. Anyone else have one that they still take into the field? I am sure there are a few floating around here, or at least some customs built on their actions.

 

[Jack Stevens]

I was wondering if anyone else here was a fan of a good ild American classic, the Remington Model 30. Mine is a Model 30 Express in .30-06. It has the Lyman peep sight and at some point someone had claw bases fitted to the rifle. It was my grandfather’s rifle that he bought in the late 60’s or early 70’s and it had them on already but with no scope unfortunately. I took my first whitetail with it and I still take it out at least once every season since then. Anyone else have one that they still take into the field? I am sure there are a few floating around here, or at least some customs built on their actions. View attachment 786820View attachment 786821View attachment 786822

Very nice family legacy right there. Congrats.

I inherited my grandfather deer rifle as well, but it wasn't a Model 30. It's what Winchester collectors call a "pre-war" Model 70 - manufactured in 1942 (5-digit ser. #). Although the receiver is d&t-ed for a base, he shot it with a Lyman aperture sight, sort of like yours.

Interestingly, the pre-war M70s came standard with a stripper-clip guide, a nod to all the WW1 doughboys in the hunting fields of the era. It works just like on a Springfileld 1903. This rifle proved to be very accurate with factory 220grn '06 ammo

 

[cash_tx]

I stumbled across this gem of a 30S in 30-06 back in November 2024 in the Scheels used gun room for $299. I had never heard of them up until that day; but after a quick internet search, I took it home with me and it immediately became one of my favorites. I believe it dates to 1927 or so, and has the Lyman site. It also fits me like a glove, and puts a smile on my face every time I shoot it (targets only, so far).

Congratulations on such a fine heirloom. They are a real piece of Americana, and are truly special indeed.

 

[Tdsmith517]

$299 was a steal! It never ceases to amaze me how many classic American sporting rifles sit on used gun racks for often times such small sums. The pre 64 model 70’s and the assorted Winchester lever guns collect big sums sure, but Remington model 30’s, 721’s Winchester model 54’s can often be had for less the $700 in great shape if one looks around and they often shoot incredibly well. The American sporting rifles of the first half of the 20th century have such clean lines and a utilitarian look and feel. Sure they are not a best grade London bolt rifle which have their own many appreciable qualities, but they were used by rugged men in hard places and are distinctly American.

 

[cash_tx]

$299 was a steal! It never ceases to amaze me how many classic American sporting rifles sit on used gun racks for often times such small sums. The pre 64 model 70’s and the assorted Winchester lever guns collect big sums sure, but Remington model 30’s, 721’s Winchester model 54’s can often be had for less the $700 in great shape if one looks around and they often shoot incredibly well. The American sporting rifles of the first half of the 20th century have such clean lines and a utilitarian look and feel. Sure they are not a best grade London bolt rifle which have their own many appreciable qualities, but they were used by rugged men in hard places and are distinctly American.

100% agreed, and that is definitely my gun collecting niche; as well as the post-war sporters built with commercial FN Mauser actions and sold in the USA with labels such as JC Higgins Model 50 or the Marlin 455. So much quality and craftsmanship for the money.

 

[Flipper Dude]

Very nice! Remington’s sporterized version of the M1917 following the end on the first WW. I have a gunsmith I’ve used at Gordy and Sons that building a 404 Jeffery from a Mdl 30 Express

 

[Tdsmith517]

Maybe we should turn this into a classic American working class bolt rifle thread.

 

[Tdsmith517]

The model 1917 action is indestructible and once a the action has been slimmed down either by the factory like Remington and Winchester did or by a talented gunsmith it is a great starting point for a custom rifle. If I remember correctly, I believe some of the English firms used leftover P14 actions(same action) on inter war rifles?