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Firearm Model History
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Model 721 |
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Description: |
First truly modern centerfire
rifle with the strongest bolt ever developed. Offered in long
action only. |
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Introduction Year: |
1948 |
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Year Discontinued: |
1962 |
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Total Production: |
Approximately 118,000 |
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Designer/Inventor: |
Merle "Mike" Walker & Homer W.
Young |
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Action Type: |
Bolt action |
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Caliber/Gauge: |
.264 Win. – 1961 – 22" barrel
.270 Win. – 1948 – 24" & 22" barrel
.280 Rem. – 1961 – 22" barrel
.30-06 Sprg. - 1948 – 24" & 22" barrel
.300 H&H Mag – 1948 – 26" & 24" barrel |
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Serial Number Blocks: |
11,000 – 430,0000 |
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Various Models: |
721A 1948 – 1962
721AC 1949 – 1955
721B Special Grade 1949 – 1955
721D Peerless Grade 1949 – 1959
721F Premier Grade 1949 – 1959 |
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