.270 WIN Posts: 216 Joined: Sat Oct 27, 2012 10:08 pm | Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 6:43 pm
Call Remington and give them the serial number, they will tell you when it was born, however keep in mind they due make errors. Back up what they tell you with this information; DECODING REMINGTON SERIAL NUMBERS Model 870 LETTER PREFIX 1950 TO APPROX 1968: NO SERIAL NUMBER PREFIX 1968 TO PRESENT: LETTERS USED (IN SEQUENCE) S-68, T-74, V-78, W-84, X-90, A-91, B-94, C-97, D-01, AB-05 Model 870 LETTER SUFFIX (DESIGNATES GAUGE) V 12 GA. (2 3/4”) M 12 GA. MAGNUM (3”) A 12 GA. “SUPER” MAGNUM (3 ½”) W 16 GA. ( 2 ¾” ) X 20 GA. “HEAVY FRAME” (DISCONTINUED) N 20 GA. “HEAVY FRAME MAGNUM” (DISCONTINUED) K 20 GA. “LIGHT WEIGHT” (“LW”) (ALSO INCLUDES M/1100 “LT”) U 20 GA. LW MAGNUM (ALSO INCLUDES M/1100 “LT”) J 28 GA. H .410 BORE (2 ½” OR 3”) Model 1100 LETTER PREFIX 1963 TO APPROX. 1968: NO SERIAL NUMBER PREFIX 1968 TO PRESENT: LETTERS USED (IN SEQUENCE) L-68, M-74, N-78, P-85, R-90 Model 1100 LETTER SUFFIX SAME STRUCTURE AS THE Model 870 Model 1187 LETTER PREFIX 1987 TO PRESENT: “PC” 12 GA., 1999 “TL“ 20 GA., 2000 “SM” SUPER MAG. LETTER SUFFIX NO LETTER SUFFIX ON THIS MODEL Then look on the left side of the barrel near the receiver and look for a two letter date code stamp and follow this chart with the first letter being the month and the second being the year the barrel was made; Month B - Jan L - Feb A - Mar C - Apr K - May P - Jun O - Jul W - Aug D - Sep E - Oct R - Nov X - Dec Year M - 1921 N - 1922 P - 1923 R - 1924 S - 1925 T - 1926 U - 1927 W - 1928 X - 1929 Y - 1930 Z - 1931 A - 1932 B - 1933 C - 1934 D - 1935 E - 1936 F - 1937 G - 1938 H - 1939 J - 1940 K - 1941 L - 1942 MM - 1943 NN - 1944 PP - 1945 RR - 1946 SS - 1947 TT - 1948 UU - 1949 WW - 1950 XX - 1951 YY - 1952 ZZ - 1953 A - 1954 B - 1955 C - 1956 D - 1957 E - 1958 F - 1959 G - 1960 H - 1961 J - 1962 K - 1963 L - 1964 M - 1965 N - 1966 P - 1967 R - 1968 S - 1969 T - 1970 U - 1971 W - 1972 X - 1973 Y - 1974 Z - 1975 I - 1976 O - 1977 Q - 1978 V - 1979 A - 1980 B - 1981 C - 1982 D - 1983 E - 1984 F - 1985 G - 1986 H - 1987 I - 1988 J - 1989 K - 1990 L - 1991 M - 1992 N - 1993 O - 1994 P - 1995 Q - 1996 R - 1997 S - 1998 T - 1999 (*) U - 2000 (*) V - 2001 (*) W - 2002 X - 2003 Y - 2004 Z - 2005 A - 2006 B - 2007 C - 2008 D - 2009 E - 2010 F - 2011 G - 2012 H - 2013 We have done so much for so long with so little, we are now qualified to do anything with nothing! |
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This Model 760 Gamemaster is a.30-06 manufactured in 1956. Photo: GunsAmerica.com. Slide-action rifles became a part of Remington’s legacy in 1909 with the introduction of the Model 12.22 rimfire. It evolved into the 121 in the 1930s and was replaced in the ‘50s by the 572, which is still in production today. Remington Centerfire Pump-Actions.
Remington 760 Serial Numbers Year
This is a June 1954 production Gamemaster 760. I replaced a few missing parts and cleaned it up. Butt stocks are easy to find, the fore stock are pretty much. I have a Remington 760 Gamemaster in 257 Roberts Caliber and from what I understand it's one of the more rare calibers and a bit more valuable than some of the others. Mine is a standard version with the tootsie roll forearm. The steel on it is about 75-80% and I will give the wood around 85-90% in condition. I would give it a overall total of 80%. The Remington Society of America An organization dedicated to the collection and study of Remington firearms, ammunition and history. Remington dates of manufacture Remington made use of a two or three letter Firearms Identification Code that can be located on the left side of the barrel, just ahead of the frame. The first letter of the code identifes the month, the other letter(s) identify the year.
Remington Model 760 Serial Numbers
Crosman has a products date list:
Model 2576 is the '91 25th aniverasry model.
John
Crosman has a products date list:
Model 2576 is the '91 25th aniverasry model.
John
Nice vintage guns. Memeber uniondr (i thinks thats his title) will know everything about those guns. The guy is amazing. Heck he will may even be able to tell you what day of the week they were made. He has forgotten more info on crosman guns then I will ever know! Value is dependent on condition and desirabilty. Ive seen non working guns for as little as $5 up to 50 or 60 bucks for nice working vintage models.
Nice vintage guns. Memeber uniondr (i thinks thats his title) will know everything about those guns. The guy is amazing. Heck he will may even be able to tell you what day of the week they were made. He has forgotten more info on crosman guns then I will ever know! Value is dependent on condition and desirabilty. Ive seen non working guns for as little as $5 up to 50 or 60 bucks for nice working vintage models.
The top one is indeed the anniversary model once more made to look like my 760 variant 1 which was dated, ' 60' on the pump tube endcap. They were dated that way on the ones made before July 1975. The '60' meant June 1970. After July 1975, the first 3-4 numbers of the serial number is the build date. Rather odd that an, ' anniversary' model has the later plastic receiver and bolt? The metal receiver and brass bolt should've been used. They were self-cocking back then as well. The ones with the plastic receiver and plastic Remington Nylon 66-like bolt are manual cocking. That is to say, it isn't cocked until you pull the bolt back to load it.
The bottom one is a variant 4, like mine, built January 1978. A year later than mine, built January 1977. What's the odds of that? The first three digits of the serial number are the build date. In this case, '178', which normally would be expressed as '1/78'. The 760 variant 4 likely has the full-length smooth-bore barrel like mine too? But it shoots straight, so that's okay. Just don't shoot BB's through them and the barrel will be/stay more accurate with pellets. They seem to like the JSB Exact Express 7.87gr, H&N Sniper light 7.5gr, & Beeman Silver Bear 7.1gr. Which makes sense, as they were tested with 7.9gr pellets! Steel BB's aren't good for those old, ' soda straw' barrels. And thanks for the kind words Stefanjan. I love the vintage Crossman's! I've seen like-new, never fired or very little 760's go for as much as $175 on the auctions. The 760XL & 761XL models with the brass-plated receivers, rifled barrels, & unique stocks for as much as $275!
My 760 variant 1, 6/70 restomodded;
And my 760 variant 4, 1/77 cleaned up with a period-correct Weaver V22-A Dual X scope with Simmons rings;
The top one is indeed the anniversary model once more made to look like my 760 variant 1 which was dated, ' 60' on the pump tube endcap. They were dated that way on the ones made before July 1975. The '60' meant June 1970. After July 1975, the first 3-4 numbers of the serial number is the build date. Rather odd that an, ' anniversary' model has the later plastic receiver and bolt? The metal receiver and brass bolt should've been used. They were self-cocking back then as well. The ones with the plastic receiver and plastic Remington Nylon 66-like bolt are manual cocking. That is to say, it isn't cocked until you pull the bolt back to load it.
The bottom one is a variant 4, like mine, built January 1978. A year later than mine, built January 1977. What's the odds of that? The first three digits of the serial number are the build date. In this case, '178', which normally would be expressed as '1/78'. The 760 variant 4 likely has the full-length smooth-bore barrel like mine too? But it shoots straight, so that's okay. Just don't shoot BB's through them and the barrel will be/stay more accurate with pellets. They seem to like the JSB Exact Express 7.87gr, H&N Sniper light 7.5gr, & Beeman Silver Bear 7.1gr. Which makes sense, as they were tested with 7.9gr pellets! Steel BB's aren't good for those old, ' soda straw' barrels. And thanks for the kind words Stefanjan. I love the vintage Crossman's! I've seen like-new, never fired or very little 760's go for as much as $175 on the auctions. The 760XL & 761XL models with the brass-plated receivers, rifled barrels, & unique stocks for as much as $275!
My 760 variant 1, 6/70 restomodded;
And my 760 variant 4, 1/77 cleaned up with a period-correct Weaver V22-A Dual X scope with Simmons rings;
Well deserved kind words. And thanks for for not letting us down.
Well deserved kind words. And thanks for for not letting us down.
LOVE those '760's jeffw
Why choose? Keep both! I have quite a collection starting…
Why choose? Keep both! I have quite a collection starting...
So today i went to visit my sister in-laws dad and happend to look in back of an old pickup of his and saw this gem. So I pick it up to check it out and instantly I knew it was old skool real steel cause holy shit it's heavy! and so I had to have it and he gave it to me 1978 model
- This reply was modified 1 year ago by Jr706.
So today i went to visit my sister in-laws dad and happend to look in back of an old pickup of his and saw this gem. So I pick it up to check it out and instantly I knew it was old skool real steel cause holy shit it's heavy! and so I had to have it and he gave it to me 1978 model
Hello I am new to this forum and would appreciate any help. I see in this discussion on 760's the second to last picture shows a 760 with a silver receiver. I have one exactly like this. The one shown here is the only other one I ever seen . I have been trying to find info on model with silver receiver no one seems to know. I contacted Crosman and ask them for info. Her are the response I received The receiver has not been stripped I took it apart and is the same on inside Now I see this picture of another one Again any info on this would be greatly appreciated
Crosman
Ticket ID: BIO-971-00583
Subject: General Support
Message from Crosman:
Russel,Correct, there was no mention of a silver receiver for the model you own. The only other option that I could think of besides a special product for a store, is if the receiver was stripped of the color to show the silver. [email protected]
Thank you,
Angel
Ticket ID: BIO-971-00583
Subject: General Support
Message from Crosman:
Russel,Thank you for the pictures of your model 760. In order for us to find the correct information, we would like to know the 9 digit serial number from the rifle and if you purchased the rifle new and if you made any modifications to it. Thank you, Angel
- This reply was modified 1 year ago by Russsel.
Hello I am new to this forum and would appreciate any help. I see in this discussion on 760's the second to last picture shows a 760 with a silver receiver. I have one exactly like this. The one shown here is the only other one I ever seen . I have been trying to find info on model with silver receiver no one seems to know. I contacted Crosman and ask them for info. Her are the response I received The receiver has not been stripped I took it apart and is the same on inside Now I see this picture of another one Again any info on this would be greatly appreciated
Crosman
Ticket ID: BIO-971-00583
Subject: General Support
Message from Crosman:
Russel,Correct, there was no mention of a silver receiver for the model you own. The only other option that I could think of besides a special product for a store, is if the receiver was stripped of the color to show the silver. [email protected]
Thank you,
Angel
Ticket ID: BIO-971-00583
Subject: General Support
Message from Crosman:
Russel,Thank you for the pictures of your model 760. In order for us to find the correct information, we would like to know the 9 digit serial number from the rifle and if you purchased the rifle new and if you made any modifications to it. Thank you, Angel
Hello all,
my Step-Son was given a Crossman 760 by his grandfather (my father-in-law) unknowing of it’s working condition. Upon testing the pump lever moves fine, but does not seem to build pressure. I would really love to get it working for him as he has grown a love for shooting while in Boy Scouts. I was led to this page after doing some online research that has me thinking I know which model I have, but am not 100% sure. I would like to be before I order any parts.
i believe I have a December 1977 built Model 760 Powermaster.
Hello all,
my Step-Son was given a Crossman 760 by his grandfather (my father-in-law) unknowing of it’s working condition. Upon testing the pump lever moves fine, but does not seem to build pressure. I would really love to get it working for him as he has grown a love for shooting while in Boy Scouts. I was led to this page after doing some online research that has me thinking I know which model I have, but am not 100% sure. I would like to be before I order any parts.
i believe I have a December 1977 built Model 760 Powermaster.
I have a Crosman PowerMaster 760.
Not sure the date of it since I can not find a Serial Number one it.
I believe it is pre 1975.
I have a Crosman PowerMaster 760.
Not sure the date of it since I can not find a Serial Number one it.
I believe it is pre 1975.