Whats this mag fit?

[Guest 70below]

The following is a magazine that a friend has, and we're dumbfounded as to what it might fit, everything I thought it may be has turned up incorrect. It appears to be an aftermarket mag (stamped "Made in the USA by D&E). The only other marking is "12" next to one of the holes as shown in the photo, apparently as an indicator of a double stack full magazine of 12 rds. The magazine fits a .30-06 M2 ball rounds very nicely in overall length. It does not seem to be the correct mag for any US military weapon I could think of. 8mm possibly? Any ideas? Its a pretty beefy mag, whatever its for, I'd love to shoot it!

[Westwindmike]

Could it be an extended mag for a Remington 742 in 30-06?

[molonlabetn]

That's what it looks like

[memphismason]

If it is....I need to has one!

[Guest 70below]

There are some similarities it appears, but this mag seems much longer than the 10rd 742 mags, and doesn't have the tapered bottom like the 10rd mags. I can't find any reference online to a 12rd 742 mag. Anybody have one in Knoxville or Oak Ridge, we can try it in? Memphis, if I can confirm thats what this is, the mag will probably be for sale.

[Westwindmike]

Found this on Guns America. http://www.gunsamerica.com/977376244/Non-Guns/Magazines-Clips/Rifle-Magazines/Other/Clip_Remington_760_7600_742_7400_30_06_Mag_10_Shot_Exc.htm

Clip Remington 760 / 7600 / 742 / 7400 .30-06

This aftermarket magazine fits most Remington Pump or Auto Center fire Rifles in Long Action Caliber. It is in Excellent Condition, 100% blue steel, marked Made in USA by D & E. It has a 12 round capacity, so it is not legal in states like California. We’re offering it for only $ 24.95

And a thread on THR where they are discussed.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?p=4896494

"My favorites are made by D&E, they are steel and hold 12 rounds."

Edited September 18, 2008 by Westwindmike
Link added

[Guest 70below]

Wow....you have mad google skills WWMike....my search turned up zilch and I'm usually pretty good on google. Thanks for the info! $20 anyone?