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information on a Remington 30 express
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I would like information on a Remington 30 Springfield 1906 Express.
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The Remington Model 30 is a modified Enfield action.[1][2][3]It features the same extracting and locking mechanism as the Mauser rifles. It uses an internal box magazine and controlled round feeding. The receiver is milled to the same round dimension as the front end of the action. The barrel is of the same shape as the original military one, except it has polishing and deep blue. The trigger mechanism is the same two-stage military type. Remington used the same steel and treatment as for the M1917 rifles, improving in tolerances and finish. The actions were proof-tested to 70 000 PSI breech pressure.[1]
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1 History
2 Production
3 See also
4 References
5 External links
[edit] History
In 1918, after the end of WWI and termination of contracts for both the P14 and M1917, Remington was tooled up and had a large inventory of spare parts stored in its two arsenal plants (Eddystone and Ilion). They decided to make a sporting version of the P14-M1917 model rifles at the Ilion plant by refining the contour of the action, shortening the barrel and adding a sporter type stock. In 1921, they introduced their Model 30 High Power, cock on open Bolt Action, Sporting Rifle in caliber 30-06 Springfield. The stock was a lightweight semi-pistol grip style, with a schnabel forend, and no checkering. The early adjustable aperture rear sight was held in place by a dovetail on the receiver bridge. This was replaced in 1926 by a barrel mounted open style rear sight. Also in 1926, the stock was refined, a crossbolt was added, and checkering became standard item. There was a deluxe Model 30S made 1930-32 with a better designed and checkered stock, a Lyman 48 receiver type sight and which was retaining the cock-on-closing feature and double-stage trigger called Model 30 Express. In 1932-33 they changed the designations for Model 30A (ex-M30), Model 30R (carbine) was added. Other changes included the use of a "floating barrel", a new cock-on-open caming effect and the use of a single stage trigger. By 1939 the receivers were all drilled and taped to accept a receiver sight. The production stopped in 1940 with the introduction of the Model 720. The 720 was the final improvement of the original Enfield action by Remington, and was only produced for a few years. It was replaced in 1948 by the Model 721 and 722 rifles.
[edit] Production
The Model 30 had a 24 inch barrel, and was available in .30-06 Springfield only (1921-1925)- S/N between 00001 and 30600. About 3000 units were manufactured.[4][1] A carbine version with a 20 inch barrel was produced from 1924-1925, also available only in .30-06 Springfield. Both of these models were replaced in 1926 by the upgraded Model 30 Express version. The Model 30 Express family (1926-1940) had the bolt changed from a "cock on closing" mechanism like the original Enfield action to a more modern "Cock on opening" system similar to that found on Gew 98 Mausers. The Express version was available in several configurations - The basic 30A with its 22 inch barrel, was offered in calibers .30-06 Springfield, .25 Rem, .30 Rem, .32 Rem, .35 Rem, 7mm Mauser, .257 Roberts. On these guns, the aperture receiver sight was omitted, and replaced with a more conventional rear sight mounted on the barrel. The rifles were also available in more expensive grades; The Deluxe or "Special" 30S which in 1930 became the Model 30SL, the 30SR with Redfield sight, the 30SX, with and Lyman sight, and the 30SM with Marble-Glass receiver sight. These "Special" models were availlable with 22 or 24 inches barrel, selected stock, One variation the Model 30R Carbine was introduced in 1927 with a 20 inches barrel, and was available in .25 Rem, .30 Rem, .32 Rem, .35 Rem and 30-06 caliber. The Express 30 family and its variant were manufactured in number of approximatively 22800 units, between 1926 and 1940. Serialization is from number 00001 to 30560.[5][1][2]
The Model 30 is now a prized collectible when found in very good condition. This is especially true in calibers other than .30-06, which will command a significant premium over the basic Model 30 rifles.[1][2]
[edit] See also
Remington Arms