Older 40X?

[Ken]

I have what appears to be an older 40 X. It is a solid bottom single shot with no markings except a serial number, 41XXXB. It is currently chambered for 6x47 Rem.
Obviously accurate. The barrel has Bob White, no doubt from shooters corner, engraved on it--upside down.
Am I correct that it is a 40X?

 

[slm9s]

"no markings". Does it say "Remington"?

 

[AlNyhus]

Pictures will get it identified for you.

 

[Ken]

It doesn't say Remington. I will get pics

 

[Ned Pugh]

Serial number sounds like a 40XB Remington’s name should be on the left side of the action with 40x under the name

 

[22LRaddict]

Some were not stamped 40x. I own one also. They had like a silk screen or something on them that wears off

 

[243winxb]

https://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/remington-40-xb-h2.3998842/ Some photos & info at link.

My 1976 model . S2 barrel. Single shot, bought new.

 

[Ken]

Some pics

 

[243winxb]

View attachment 1522129

Bob White

Contact him. Should be in his records?

 

[troupe]

In the pic, the action looks to be a larger diameter. Mine mikes 1.358 to 1.360 OD

 

[Ken]

It doesn't say anything except serial number on it.

 

[Ken]

Bob White installed one of his barrels on it many years ago.

 

[243winxb]

From ATF website-
"ATF Ruling 75-28 also reminds you of the other identifying marks required by 27 CFR § 178.92[c]. In addition to a unique serial number, each firearm must be marked to show the model (if any); the caliber or gauge; the name of the manufacturer and importer, or recognizable abbreviations; the country of manufacture; and the city and State (or recognized abbreviations) in which your licensed premises are located."


Back in the old days, it was different. Some guns did not even have a serial number.

Looks like your OLD gun would have the builder/manufacture as Bob White? Back then the info was allowed to be on the barrel?

Do you know the history of the rifle?
This is my guess, hope it helps.

 

[Ken]

Don't know the history. I've had it a long time. I will call Remington.
It may be priceless.
LOL

 

[Sniperhandle]

Some pics

It's not a 40x, I don't know a whole lot about BR actions, But this could be a "Hart" action or another boutique action. Maybe it is I don't know.

 

[LVLAaron]

It's not a 40x, I don't know a whole lot about BR actions, But this could be a "Hart" action or another boutique action. Maybe it is I don't know.

I've never seen a Hart... but every time someone wants something identified, its usually a Hart.

 

[troupe]

Ejection port is larger than any 40X on both sides of the action. Not a 40X or a Remington.

 

[AlNyhus]

It's a 700/40X platform....look at the rear tang. The forward reciever sight hole was opened up for a side bolt release which was needed if you didn't want to run the factory bolt release with the target triggers of that era.

On the 40X's, the serial number and 40X designation weren't stamped...they were rolled on...the same as all 700s.

On the 40XBR receivers, the serial was rolled on and then the receivers were ground...which is why their serial numbers look different. Then the '40XBR' was electro etched on....that's why it looks like printing. It's not very deep at all.

Those actions were all gloss blued back then. This one appears to have been Parkerized...it's possible that the prep work and process have obscured the electro etched designation as it's very shallow....assuming it's a 40XBR. The port on this one is the standard 40X size...which was the same as a 700.

Good shootin' Al