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Remington 660

deedlydeedly Member Posts: 7 ✭✭
edited October 2007 in Ask the Experts
Hello Need to know the value of Rem. 660 chambered in 6mm. Have been told only a hand few were made in this caliber. Anyone know how many? My rifle is in good to very good condition for its age. The metal shows no rust and the stock has only minor dings and scratches. The trigger guaurd and base plate is slightly bowed as is common in all these rifles, but no cracks. Any info is appreciated

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  • nononsensenononsense Member Posts: 10,928 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Model 660
    Description: Bolt Action Rifle
    Introduction Year: 1968
    Year Discontinued: 1971
    Total Production: Approximately: 50,536
    Designer/Inventor: Research & Development
    Action Type: Bolt Action
    Caliber/Gauge: .222 Remington, .223 Remington, .243 Win., 6mm Remington, 6.5mm Remington Magnum .308 Win, .350 Remington Magnum
    Serial Number Blocks: Starting: N/A
    Ending: N/A
    # of Grades Offered: N/A
    Variations: 660 Carbine
    660 Magnum Carbine
  • TWalkerTWalker Member Posts: 2,372 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The 660 series was made for 3 years 1868-71. I don't think the 6mm production was significantly less than other calibers nor do I think it brings a premium in price. I occasionally see these sold in the $450-$500 range.
  • nononsensenononsense Member Posts: 10,928 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    deedly,

    Between the 600 Carbine, Mohawk 600 and the Mohawk 660 there were approximately 250,000 rifles produced, with the .243 and the .308 being the most common. The 6mm Rem. occasionally will bring more dollars but only if the buyer is a 6mm Rem. fanatic. Many of these rifles have been torn down in order to use the action for custom rifles although as time has progressed, this is lessening as the numbers available on the market have decreased.

    The most collectible chambers are the 6.5 Remington Magnum and the .350 Remington Magnum. These will top $1,000 and over to the right collector. The regular chambers usually will garner $350 - $600 depending on condition and the frenzy produced by the auction or the lack of knowledge on the part of the buyer.

    This type of market will vary tremendously due to the influx of the WSMs, WSSMs and the RSAUMs as well as the proliferation of new custom short actions available to build off of for the customer demanding such. Check the auctions online here and see what they bring as sold, not as to what they are offered.

    Best.
  • deedlydeedly Member Posts: 7 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the info.
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