This is an exerpt from a press release I found on CZ's site:
New CZ 700 M1Sniper rifle
To be introduced at 2001 SHOT show
Kansas City, KS - December 1, 2001 -CZ will
introduce the CZ 700 M1 Sniper rifle at the 2001
SHOT Show in New Orleans, Louisiana in
January.
CZ has a long history of producing Military and
Law enforcement firearms.
Famous for Battle rifles, submachine guns and
several pistol designs as well as the originators
of the Bren gun, the 700 M1 is CZ's first foray
into the Precision rifle market.
The CZ 700 M1 is built on a completely new
action, the bolt is rear lugged and has a 60(
throw. It features a permanently attached Weaver
style scope rail, a detachable 10 round
magazine, an oversized trigger guard and bolt
handle for gloved hands, adjustable butt plate
and cheek piece and a full length equipment rail
on the fore end.
The 700 M1's stock is an ergonomic laminated
thumbhole style for maximum shooter comfort,
other features include a 2 position safety located
right behind the bolt handle for easy operation
and a hammer forged barrel for maximum
accuracy.
The Suggested retail price for the CZ 700 M1 is
$2097.00.