Dr. King was shot with a Remington Model 760 pump action rifle chambered in caliber .30-06. Ray originally purchased the same model in .243 winchester, but traded it for the more powerful .30-06, telling the salesman that he needed a "more powerful rifle."
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This is a pump action centerfire rifle manufactured by Remington Arms in Ilion, NY. The serial number of the rifle indicates that it was produced July 1, 1980. The model 760 was produced from 1955 until 1981 when it was replaced by the model 7600 pump action rifle. Approximately 804,600 Model 760 rifle in various calibers were produced during that time. Fred Remington Arms Product Service Manager Ilion, NY 13357
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Remington Game master model 760 is a pump action rifle produced by Remington arms from 1952-1981. A 1981 model in good condition can cost anything around 550 to 600 US dollars. However, an older model may fetch more if the buyer has some sentimental reasons to acquire it.
what is the value of a 760 Remington gamemaster 30/06 with a maverick 3-9 scope. How old is this rifle?
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I just purchased one in excellent condition for $285.00
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Martin Luther King was shot with a Remington Gamemaster Model 760 pump rifle.