The Cooey Model 840 was first introduced in 1948 by the Cooey Machine & Rifle Company, which was founded by H.H. Cooey in 1899 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The company was known for producing high-quality firearms, including rifles, shotguns, and pistols. The Model 840, a bolt-action rifle, was designed for hunting and target shooting, chambered in various calibers, including .243 Winchester, .308 Winchester, and .30-06 Springfield. In 1961, the Cooey company was acquired by Remington Arms, and the Model 840 continued to be produced under the Remington banner until 1982.
The Cooey Model 840 was first introduced in 1948 by the Cooey Machine & Rifle Company, which was founded by H.H. Cooey in 1899 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The company was known for producing high-quality firearms, including rifles, shotguns, and pistols. The Model 840, a bolt-action rifle, was designed for hunting and target shooting, chambered in various calibers, including .243 Winchester, .308 Winchester, and .30-06 Springfield. In 1961, the Cooey company was acquired by Remington Arms, and the Model 840 continued to be produced under the Remington banner until 1982.