Remington Model Four

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Model Four
Type Rifle
Place of originUnited States
Production history
Manufacturer Remington Arms
Produced1981-1988 [1]
VariantsModel Four Collectors Edition
Specifications
Mass7.5 lb (3.4 kg) [2]
Length42 in (110 cm) [2]
Barrel  length22 in (56 cm) [2]

Cartridge .243 Winchester
6mm Remington
.270 Winchester
.280 Remington
.30-06 Springfield
.308 Winchester [1]
Action Semi-auto, gas-operated
Feed system4-round box mag [2]
SightsRamped front, adjustable rear [2]

The Remington Model Four is a semi-automatic rifle manufactured by Remington Arms from 1981 to 1987. It features a gas-operated action with a gloss-finished walnut stock. Unlike most Remington rifles, the Model Four spells out the number and is marketed as the Model Four not the Model 4. [1]

Contents

Along with the Model 7400, the Model Four is essentially a redesign of the Model 742. [2] Some of the improvements include a smoother action and a stronger lockup. [3]

Variants

Model Four Collectors Edition
In 1982, 1500 Collectors Editions rifles were manufactured. This special model was chambered exclusively in .30-06 and featured an etched receiver, 24K gold inlays and a high-luster finish. [4]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Peterson, Philip. Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present (16th ed.). p. 389.
  3. "Improving a Winner". Popular Mechanics. 155: 68. 1981. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
  4. Ramage, Ken (2008). Gun Digest Buyer's Guide to Guns. Cincinnati: Krause Publications. ISBN   978-1440224331.