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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
| + | Introduced in 1948, the Remington Model 721 was designed to replace the [[Remington Model 30]] sporting rifle. The Model 721 was a Mauser based design and was a long action. Remington also manufactured the Model 722 in a short action for the .308 Winchester, .222 Remington, .224 Remington, .257 Roberts and .300 Savage cartridges. Both models were discontinued in 1962 due to the introduction of the [[Remington Model 700]]. 118,000 units (Model 721 & Model 722) were manufactured between 1948-1962. Many are still in use today. | ||
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| − | == Specifications == | ||
(1948 - 1962) | (1948 - 1962) | ||
| − | * '''Type:''' | + | * '''Type:''' Bolt-Action Rifle |
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| − | * ''' | + | * '''Calibers:''' .30-06, .270 Winchester, .280 Remington, .300 H&H Magnum |
| − | * ''' | + | * '''Weight:''' 7.25 lbs (3.2 kg), 8.5 lbs (3.85 kg) in .300 H&H Magnum |
| − | * ''' | + | * '''Length:''' 44.25 in (112.3 cm), 46.25 in (117.47 cm) in .300 H&H Magnum |
| − | * ''' | + | * '''Barrel lengths:''' 24 in (60.96 cm), 26 in (66.04 cm) in .300 H&H Magnum |
| − | * ''' | + | * '''Capacity:''' Internal box magazine; 4+1, 3+1 in .300 H&H Magnum |
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!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="250"|'''Note''' | !align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="250"|'''Note''' | ||
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="50"|'''Date''' | !align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="50"|'''Date''' | ||
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| + | | rowspan=2|''[[Tepepa (1969)]]'' || [[Tomás Milián]] || Tepepa || rowspan=2|Without scope || rowspan=2|1969 | ||
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| + | | || Mexican revolutionaries | ||
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| ''[[Big Jake]]'' || [[Dean Smith]] || "Kid" Duffy ||anachronistic || 1971 | | ''[[Big Jake]]'' || [[Dean Smith]] || "Kid" Duffy ||anachronistic || 1971 | ||
Latest revision as of 20:14, 2 April 2024
Background
Introduced in 1948, the Remington Model 721 was designed to replace the Remington Model 30 sporting rifle. The Model 721 was a Mauser based design and was a long action. Remington also manufactured the Model 722 in a short action for the .308 Winchester, .222 Remington, .224 Remington, .257 Roberts and .300 Savage cartridges. Both models were discontinued in 1962 due to the introduction of the Remington Model 700. 118,000 units (Model 721 & Model 722) were manufactured between 1948-1962. Many are still in use today.
Specifications
(1948 - 1962)
- Type: Bolt-Action Rifle
- Calibers: .30-06, .270 Winchester, .280 Remington, .300 H&H Magnum
- Weight: 7.25 lbs (3.2 kg), 8.5 lbs (3.85 kg) in .300 H&H Magnum
- Length: 44.25 in (112.3 cm), 46.25 in (117.47 cm) in .300 H&H Magnum
- Barrel lengths: 24 in (60.96 cm), 26 in (66.04 cm) in .300 H&H Magnum
- Capacity: Internal box magazine; 4+1, 3+1 in .300 H&H Magnum
The Remington Model 721 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tepepa (1969) | Tomás Milián | Tepepa | Without scope | 1969 |
| Mexican revolutionaries | ||||
| Big Jake | Dean Smith | "Kid" Duffy | anachronistic | 1971 |
| Big Jake | Christopher Mitchum | Michael McCandles | anachronistic | 1971 |
See Also
| Handguns |
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| Shotguns | ||||||
| Assault rifles | ||||||
| Rifles | ||||||
| Sniper rifles | ||||||