One curiosity about this particular piece is that my father (former special forces and homicide detective) apparently look for several years to find this exact model (supposedly due to a peculiar fire-on-pump action when the trigger is held. I'm wondering when it was made, what length shell it would have been originally chambered for (I'll take it to a 'smith before shooting it) and anything else people can tell me. The forearm is checked (rather than ribbed as in most pictures I have seen.) I'm not sure if it was once blued and has totally worn or if it was stripped or if it is some ancient stainless or what (but it now has an almost nickel-like patina.) I believe it is a 27-inch barrel and I think the stock and forearm are walnut. The slide-lock on the left side is stamped: On the tail of the trigger-strap is stamped the round "Remington UMC" trademark. They can be decoded to find out when your shotgun or rifle was manufactured. On the underside of the receiver is stamped: Check the serial numbers located on the left side of the barrel on your Remington shotgun. On the right side of the barrel but inverted is stamped: My first reading was that this meant it was made in May of 1934 ("K" & "C") and repaired by Remington in October of 1952 ("E" & "YY") but the Model 10 stopped production in 1929. On the left side of the barrel, it is stamped: (Of course, there is more on that line but it is worn away.) Information provided by Remington Arms Co. REMINGTON ARMS-UNION METALLIC CARTIDGE CO. Still on the top of the barrel but to the right of that, and in smaller type, is stamped: How old is my Remington Model 12 The Remington Model 12 is a classic firearm, and determining its age can be helpful for collectors or enthusiasts. Hoping somone here will chuckle at my ignorance and take mercy on me! As best as I can tell from reading numerous threads my model 12C was made before 1921 since the serial number is stamped on the receiver and not the barrel. REMINGTON & SONS WHITMORE MODELS Model Years ser. I knew nothing about it before coming here and have learned a good bit but I still have question. SAME STRUCTURE AS THE Model 870 listed aboveġ987 TO PRESENT: “PC” 12 GA., 1999 “TL“ 20 GA.I recently inherited a Model 10-A from my father. These are the last serial numbers for each year of production for the Model 8. Wayne is a 58 year old, very happily married father of two, now living in Northern California. 159.99 view: streamlight tl-racker 1000 lm led waterproof integrated and sleek shotgun forend light for remington 870 shotgun, black - 69601. LW MAGNUM (ALSO INCLUDES M/1100 “LT”)ġ963 TO APPROX. Is it possible to determine the age of a vintage Remington 22 pump rifle Yes, the age of vintage Remington 22 pump rifles can also be determined using the Remington website tool, as long as the serial number is available. mossberg 12 gauge 24' adjustable rifle sight slug barrel for remington 870 pump-action shotgun, matte blue - 91330. “LIGHT WEIGHT” (“LW”) (ALSO INCLUDES M/1100 “LT”) Pinckney Action Type: Pump Action Caliber/Gauge: 12, 16, 20, 28. Introduction Year: 1950 Year Discontinued: Currently in production Total Production: +10 million Designer/Inventor: L.Ray Crittendon, Phillip Haskell, Ellis Hailston, and G.E. The first letter of the serial number indicates the month of production, while the two letters following it signify the year. Model 870 LETTER SUFFIX (DESIGNATES GAUGE) Description: The greatest selling pump action shotgun in the history of firearms. If you’re wondering about the age of your Remington gun, you can determine its approximate date of manufacture by checking the serial number. Call or email Remington and give them the serial number, they will tell you when it was born, however keep in mind they do make errors.īack up what they tell you with this information ġ950 TO APPROX 1968: NO SERIAL NUMBER PREFIXġ968 TO PRESENT: LETTERS USED (IN SEQUENCE)