There is redundancy among rifles and cartridges, and then there is the exact same rifle and cartridge.
I've been very impressed with my 79 model 760 in 35 Remington. Accuracy, ease of loading to maintain that accuracy, it is not fussy, and effectiveness on game.
I've had it in my head for a long time that if I run across another one and it's in good shape, I'd buy it if the price is right.
A while back I think I missed one at a local market........asked the guy if he was selling any guns and he said he just sold a 760 in 35 Remington, he said the later model with the checkering on it. I asked if it was nice, he said yes. Was it a 1979? Probably. Was it nice? Don't know what his description of nice is.
That was probably for the best because Monday a week ago I ran into this beauty. Not sure how you could come across a nicer one unless it was new in box. Bluing, wood, the whole nine yards. Got it for what I feel was a real good price. 1979 was a 1 off yr for the 35 Rem in a 760 so there can't be many of them, but I swear 80% of them must be in my state. This one will reside in the gun cabinet and I'll continue to hunt with my other one.
The usual glare, but gives you the idea on condition.
Wood has nice grain in it throughout.
I've been very impressed with my 79 model 760 in 35 Remington. Accuracy, ease of loading to maintain that accuracy, it is not fussy, and effectiveness on game.
I've had it in my head for a long time that if I run across another one and it's in good shape, I'd buy it if the price is right.
A while back I think I missed one at a local market........asked the guy if he was selling any guns and he said he just sold a 760 in 35 Remington, he said the later model with the checkering on it. I asked if it was nice, he said yes. Was it a 1979? Probably. Was it nice? Don't know what his description of nice is.
That was probably for the best because Monday a week ago I ran into this beauty. Not sure how you could come across a nicer one unless it was new in box. Bluing, wood, the whole nine yards. Got it for what I feel was a real good price. 1979 was a 1 off yr for the 35 Rem in a 760 so there can't be many of them, but I swear 80% of them must be in my state. This one will reside in the gun cabinet and I'll continue to hunt with my other one.
The usual glare, but gives you the idea on condition.
Wood has nice grain in it throughout.
My wife may have other views that are not suitable for publication.
