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Remington Model 30
Photo: U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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RemingtonModel30

Bolt-Action Rifles · United States · 1921
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RemingtonModel30

Remington Model 30
Remington Model 30 Photo: U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
60
Reliability
70
Stopping Power
55
Durability
80
Ergonomics
50
Optics-Readiness
30
Calibre Versatility
50
Build Quality
75
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin United States
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraInterwar Period
In service1921–1940
Operators2 countries
Quantity3,000
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
61
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
18/34
Interwar Period
175/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
60
Reliability
70
Stopping Power
55
Durability
80
Ergonomics
50
Optics-Readiness
30
Calibre Versatility
50
Build Quality
75
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Remington Model 30
Production
1921–1940
Quantity
3,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · INTERWAR PERIOD
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
61
bolt-action rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year1921
  • DesignerC.C. Loomis, C.H. Barnes
  • Notable UsersFederal Bureau of Investigation, Honduras
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
  • Cartridge* .30-06 Springfield * .25 Remington * .30 Remington * .32 Remington * .35 Remington * 7mm Mauser * .257 Roberts * .270
▣Operation5MOD.5
  • Action TypeBolt Action
  • Feed SystemInternal Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity5
  • Trigger Typetwo-stage military, later single-stage
  • Safety Typerear safety lug
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length609.6 mm
  • Sight TypeOpen w/ bead front, Lyman #48 receiver sight w/ bead front
  • Iron SightsYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
  • Furniture MaterialAmerican black walnut
▤Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production3,000
  • Production Start1921
  • Production End1940
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1921Production started
  2. 1934Sale: Honduras
  3. 1940Production ended
105
years in service
19
years in production
3,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
Remington Model 30SALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1934Honduras———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
An internal magazine is a pistol magazine that is contained within the grip and loaded from within the firearm.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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