
LW MAGNUM (ALSO INCLUDES M/1100 “LT”)ġ963 TO APPROX. “LIGHT WEIGHT” (“LW”) (ALSO INCLUDES M/1100 “LT”)

REMINGTON SHOTGUN SERIAL NUMBER STRUCTUREġ950 TO APPROX 1968: NO SERIAL NUMBER PREFIXġ968 TO PRESENT: LETTERS USED (IN SEQUENCE) It helps to know which stock styles were used in which years.įrom the information you've given and described, I'm guessing it was in the 1950s. I don't think I can answer all your questions, but here are some links and info which may help. Using these barrel codes to date a shotgun is somewhat unreliable.
#REMINGTON 870 SERIAL NUMBER DATING CODE#
You can still use the two-letter code on the barrel of the rifle or shotgun to look up the firearm’s age.
#REMINGTON 870 SERIAL NUMBER DATING SERIAL NUMBERS#
Serial numbers were not a requirement until 1968, so older firearms may not have serial numbers. The following serial number the manufacture are reliable on Remington rifles. Also, how common was it for the barrel to be serial numbered? Serial Numbers by date (factory record book). A serial number is printed on the receiver of each Remington rifle or shotgun, provided it’s a newer model. It was produced by Remingtons arms, from 1960-1980. In the case of Savage Stevens the serial numbers began with a 0C1 and for Long Branch.


These two letters can be decoded to find out the date your firearm was manufactured. But you need to use two letter for which is located on number of your firearm. Remington serial numbers located on receiver of your shotgun or rifle. I understand it was made in December, but how can you be sure of the year, 1955 or 1981? It is a somewhat older model with cut checkering, and the barrel is serial numbered to the gun (400924X). The resultant information will include the date that the firearm was. Remington 870, 700, 1100 Serial/Barrel Number Lookup Now you can do this dating using Rem. Littletip wrote:I have a 20 guage 870 Wingmaster with a barrel code of XBT. That is by either contacting the good folks at Remingtons Customer Service section (link at bottom) with the serial number.
