The Remington Model 7400 is a series of semi-automatic rifles manufactured by Remington Arms. The Model 7400 was a replacement of the Model 740 rifle which Remington produced from 1952 to 1981.[1] The 7400 model was ultimately replaced by the Model 750 in 2006.[1]
| Remington Model 7400 | |
|---|---|
 Remington Model 7400 in .270 Win. with factory etching. | |
| Type | Semi automatic rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Remington R&D[1] |
| Manufacturer | Remington Arms |
| Produced | 1981–2004[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 7.5 lb (3.4 kg)[2] |
| Length | 42 in (110 cm)[2] |
| Barrel length | |
| Cartridge | 6mm Remington .243 Winchester .270 Winchester 7mm Remington Express .280 Remington .30-06 Springfield .308 Winchester .35 Whelen |
| Sights | iron sights (rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation); receiver drilled and tapped for scope mounts |
History
editThe Model 7400 was introduced in 1981 and was basically the same as the Model Four. Major differences included a checkered pistol-grip and straight comb stock. Initially only offered with a 22 in (56 cm) barrel, in 1988 an 18 in (46 cm) version was introduced.[3]
Variants
edit- Model 7400 Carbine
- Manufactured from 1988 to 2004, the carbine version featured a shortened 18 in (46 cm) barrel.[3][1]
- Model 7400 Special Purpose
- Introduced in 1993, the special purpose model featured a non-reflective finish and sling swivels. The SP model was discontinued a year later in December of 1994.[3]
- Model 7400 Synthetic
- Introduced in 1998, the synthetic model features a fiberglass reinforced stock and a non-reflective finish. It is available in both the standard and carbine length.
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Model 7400 Autoloading Centerfire Rifle". Remington Arms. Archived from the original on 2 January 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ a b Peterson, Philip. Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present (16th ed.). p. 123.
- ^ a b c d e Marcot, Roy (2005). The History of Remington Firearms: The History of One of the World's Most Famous Gun Makers. Guilford, CT: Globe Pequot. p. 97. ISBN 1592286909.
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