Picked up a first year (1962) Remington 700 today. Thing is flawless maybe had a box of ammo thru it in its entire existence, but I doubt even that much. Older lady down the street had it was her husbands. He bought new off the rack for a hunting trip, but sadly before he could go was injured in a work accident, and could never go hunting again. My son and I pass her house when were walking home from checking our game cams at one of our favorite deer stands. We got to talking and she started talking about her husband and how he loved to hunt. She invited us to come in and see his trophy collection. Well sitting in the gun case was this mint 700. She told me the story behind it and said if I'd like to buy it I'd be more than welcome to. Being someone that collects high end rifles I darn near fell over myself trying to say yes. Can't wait to get it out to the range this week. I guarentee it will be the one I take this year out in the field. Hopefully I can get that deer her husband couldn't.Fingers crossed.
