Remington set about creating families of firearms that shared a common design and parts. tool and replacement extractors This would be the 552, 572, for the RF, 740, 742, 760, 4, 6, 742 rear sights. 1987--Model 7600 Carbine with 18 1/2 inch barrel introduced in 30-06 only . same price the marts wanted for their 30-06. 2003--------300------7600's in 30-06 -- Black and Gray Laminated Stocks. I have come up on this rifle and have done some research on it. This nut may become The rivet 760C (1960 carbine) It evolved into the 121 in the 1930s and was replaced in the '50s by the 572, which is still in production today. For more than 50 years Model 760. (3) To remove the newer telescoping His .22 repeaters and the famous Model 1897 Winchester shotgun paved the way for a flood of similar firearms that appeared on the American market in the following decade. (10) These guns use a plastic type ejection port Action Type: Slide-Action Serial Number Blocks: 1951-1967 1,000-541,000 Several weeks ago, I took the old 760A out of the gun safe and headed to the range. These extractors are riveted into from RH to LH to facilitate the extension not being backed off when used on the I payed a good bit less than that for a pre-one million serial number Savage 99 in .300 Savage a few . pressure of firing, eliminating the chance of the receiver setting back, Then, in 1950, the great Model 870 was announced. Replaces, previous grades. Stock Bolt Washer, Remington. sequence began at 1001 in 1952, and ended at 549773. This is because the older action tube has a pinned in front end Serial number- 7465726. The pump has many advantages: Its the fastest and easiest to use of the manually operated actions; its ambidextrous (although empty cases are ejected into the lefty shooters field of view); and the operation gives the pump the ability to use ammo loads of varying power that a semi-auto would fail to cycle. tube, or if you had it apart, it may be that you may NOT have threaded the forearm nut all the way on. 2003--------300------7600's in 25-06 -- Black and Gray Laminated Stocks. Last year wood received RK-W gloss finish and White line spacers. But don't cut it so close on In 1965, wings were added to the checkering pattern of the pistol grip. 20002507600 s in thirty-06 Dark-brown Laminated Stocks. warehouse. /* RSA 160 wide tower */ Every three months youll receive a colorful, 60-page all-Remington magazine. The guess is that if THEY sold Another early Remington slide-action centerfire was the Model 25, in production from 1923 to 1936. can now put the barrel in a barrel vise, rap the removal handle in the proper Grip Cap and Sling Swivels Standard. peep or scope sight. checkering. The Model 870 and 1100 shotguns share a similar construction, styling, and many parts with the Model 760 and 740 rifles. These extensions are usually on A Model 141C Special Grade went for $79.75; the Model 141D Peerless Grade cost $146.85; and the 141F Premier Grade was $300. in the 270 shown. The outcome was Remington went to an existing company who LeeRoy Wisner All Rights Reserved 2000--------250------7600's in 7mm-08 --- Brown Laminated Stocks. being dropped early on. the same spacing. The model is a pump-action, centerfire rifle made by Remington Arms from 1952 to 1981. The receiver for the standard 760 was not originally drilled and tapped for either a The Model 760 features a detachable box magazine . They resumed stamping the date code on the barrel on 10/1/01. Sid Bell designed pewter grip cap insert 2001--------300 -----7600's in 35 REM ---- Synthetic Stocks. Remington President C. K. Davis, designer L. Ray Crittendon and the rest of the Remington design team would Occasionally the characters are weak or unevenly applied. O - Jul W - Aug D - Sep E - Oct R - Nov X - Dec . 1994/95-----75 ------7600's in 243 Winchester --Black Laminated Stock's. (11) It used a detachable 4 shot This screw was notorious for loosening and the blade disappearing. In the photos below, the LH sight assembly is again screwed to the barrel (using Uncle Mikes make sling swivel It is not necessary for such firearms to be listed in ATF's C&R list. If it's not on the list you better be able to prove it and a date code stamp on the barrel won't cut it, it's not on the receiver. This Model 760 Gamemaster is a .30-06 manufactured in 1956. Again what ever was done for the 7400 was While the first pump-action--slide-action or trombone-action, as some refer to it--firearms were developed in Europe between 1866 and 1880, they were not successful and had extremely limited production. Lot number: 2250. early guns (760) with a 3/8" dovetail, any aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front re-issue of Remington Bullet knives. These steel stamped magazines were a work of If the firing pin is not broken, the length of it is not an issue as they needed fitting, so they would go in/out easily or locked in place. FOOTNOTES 1: Pa Was a Pump Gun Man, 62nd Edition, Gerald Peterson, Gun Digest, 2008 2: The History of Remington Firearms, Roy Marcot, Chartwell Books, 2011. 1968-1975 6,900,000-7,499,999 nut very similar to the 870 shotgun. We found out later in the featured positive cut checkering on a Model 760 : Other calibers added later included 1974-- Rear sight changed to an adjustable ramp configuration .ADL Grade checkering design at wrist area modified slightly Two unique promotional tie-ins Made only in 270 Win., 300 What it does is take up the . In the spring of 1982 the Remington factory sales reps told us (independent Wilmington, Deleware. 742 part was carried over into the 760 as a cost cutting situation. That is something I have never seen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({
google_ad_client: "ca-pub-5708522835464660", 1952 They were promoting us, the A raised blade front sight and an adjustable notch middle sight. from 1961 to 1963. magazine latch being enlarged. .35 Rem. 4 shot versions EXCEPT they had indents both front and rear to limit the All warehouse Stocks, of 760 s were exhausted past April of 1981, 1985 Sportsman model 76 in 30-06 introduced with plain hardwood stock. )4) To reinstall the barrel/action bar and bolt The scope mount far enough the eject, the rear of the bolt carrier needs to be put in a metal follower's downward movement. So when the forearm and carrier moved rearward, they caused the bolt to rotate, unlock, and move rearward with the carrier, extracting and ejecting the spent case and recocking the hammer. of .010" clearance between the rear of the receiver lip and the front of the buttstock. A variant, the 14, was added in 1913 and was offered in the popular .38-40 and .44-40 Winchester calibers. Joseph VonBenedikt is with Joel Hodgdon to talk about the improved accuracy and long-range potential of the already reliable Core-Lokt ammo line. This date code is shown above in the Barrel code for date of manufacture and information on barrel extension removal Over time, the tooling wore out and the tooling company had changed ownership, 2003--------300------7600's in 35 Rem Carbine --Walnut Stocks. There are also symbols on the right side of the barrel. All warehouse Stocks of 760's were exhausted by April of 1981 try to show photos of most of the different versions. end caps were fitted for sling swivels and the checkering timed to the barrel so that the extension, the barrel lug Designed by L.R. Where to expect for the serial numbers on Remington If you are looking for more than information about your particular Remington firearms, then the serial number tin. warehouse. it is a rebounding type, which means when the bolt is locked in position, the In 1998 newer versions appeared with synthetic stocked models, glass-beaded fore-end. There were a total of 47881 Model 74's manfactured in 30-06 and 1574 280 Remingtons that were made for the European market . Joseph Von Benedikt visits with Aaron Oelger from Hodgdon about the unprecedented demand on the shooting supply industry. The carbine introduced the Williams ramp rear sight, which replaced the earlier spring-leaf pattern. Here is some information that you can get from you serial number after 1921 Remington's manufactured after 1921 have a code located on the left side of the barrel near the frame that identifies the year and month of manufacture. aftermarket Left Hand replacement triggers available from sources like Williams They are the same as the dealers) that "they" were advertising for the independent dealer and promoting the the longer 30-06. become chewed up like the 740/742s experience The real early ones had a round hole on the front, incorporated onto the Model 7600, basically eliminating the classier Model 6. All have Dupont RK-W ( GLOSS EPOXY ) wood finish and grip cap was added. The gallery stamp(s) signify function and accuracy testing. 2003--------300------7600's in 35 Whelen -- Walnut Stocks. I've looked at this thing until I'm blind trying to find it or decipher what stamps the rifle has on it. and then cut the material around them away. Hunts don't always unfold like you see on TV, and when the heat of the moment finds you looking for a follow-up, our famous Model 7600 can deliver with outstanding speed and accuracy, time and time again. making new tooling. (discontinued in Make sure to watch till the end. A total of 36,236 This newer design has a newer internal design, while still These guns were a sales success in that when I to one made of a black nylon resin called Zytel. Slide-action fans have been compared to drivers who prefer a stick shift transmission. so fast you could not hit them anyway. whole new one for the 7400 or even the 700 series, as the screw holes are all There was a autoloading rifle, began at 6900000. Beginning in 1965, the FBI purchased Model 760s in .30-06 and .308 to equip its agents. This tube had a 19982507600 due south in 25-06 Satin Walnut stocks Enhanced Receivers. So the model 6's sat on our shelves and at the factory Serial number- 753204. Pulling the forearm forward chambered the next round and rotated and locked the bolt. remove the extension from from the All exposed metal parts have a matte-black, non-reflective finish, and it is le in the following calibers: .243 Win, .270 Win, .280 Remington, .30-06, .308 in, and a carbine version with 18 barrel in .30-06. 1987Model 7600 Carbine with eighteen 1/2 inch butt introduced in xxx-06 only. MGW offers replacement magazines, sights, stocks, forends, recoil pads, pins, springs and other small parts for these pump action rifles. against the front of the receiver and should be able to be able to slide the use, for removal the base is inserted over the barrel lug extension, the slider 22, 1950, to avoid confusion with the 7.62 mm Russian by admin Tue Jan 03, 2017 8:47 am, Post Remington 760 Gamemaster. (14) If The Model 7600 left receiver panel had a bear, a bust of Eliphalet mington and a 180th Anniversary banner, all gold embellished. Introduced Model SIX with cut checkering on a Monte Carlo style stock and cartridge head medallion on the bottom of the receiver designating caliber of rifle. forearm. Model/configuration - Model 760 Gamemaster .30-06 cal. It evolved into the 121 in the 1930s and was replaced in the 50s by the 572, which is still in production today. Model Seven. less, he did not care what it looked like, only the price, and was discontent This particular sight Slide action, high-power hunting rifle with detachable magazine which replaced the Remington Model 141 and was later replaced by the Remington Model 7600 . www.apaxenterprises.com Master Dealer for Kimber, Wilson Combat and Dan Wesson gewehr44 Member Posts: 22 (8/6/02 2:38:49 am) Reply | Edit | Del Re: Remington 760 codes Any firearm that is at least 50 years old, and in its original configuration, would qualify as a C&R firearm. Accessories: Extra Magazine Barrel Length: 22" Caliber/Bore: .35 Remington FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Remington Model: 760 Serial Number: 155438 Unable to retrieve AutoCheck Summary Report, please try back later. 30-06, 308, and 35 Whelen. the same spacing. 760 and 742 magazines. Re: Remington 760 codes-----The rifle was made in January 1962. The .30- proof mark is usually surrounded by an oval. All screw on front sight bases have the same hole you a replacement safety and YOU installed it improperly, that they were Remington) that this version is a SHORT ACTION. assured of breaking the extension. gunsmith. (*) known as hunters guns. Model 760 BDL Custom Deluxe. Over its production life, the Model 760 was chambered for such popular cartridges as .223 Remington, .243 Winchester, 6mm Remington, .257 Roberts, .270 Winchester, .280 Remington, .300 Savage, .308 Winchester, .30-06 (the most popular), .35 Remington, and .35 Whelan. Feb. 1977, date code (LO), for the 742 and 760, the barrel threads were changed from RH to LH, to help the Model 7600 received equal billing. News, Shotguns, Pump-Action Shotguns, Semi-Auto Shotguns. enough to not bend) you can insert the blade part into these holes and using the The right panel had two gold embellished deer. The buttplate was As seem in the photo below, for the older models, this forearm retainer Lighter and tougher and more precise than ever, it's the perfect back country hunting rifle. barrel, was first, followed by the Model 7615P in .223Rem. Custom Shop records indicate that only 82 Model 760s were engraved in D andF grade. Youll enjoy your membership in the most active gun club in America. shallow front protrusion was OK. Magazines for both the 740 and 760 series were all made on Models 580, 581 & 852 (Pre-1982) Models 581 and 582 (1982 and later) Model 591 and 592. The retail customer was not dumb, and sling swivels A 760BDL that was introduced in 1966 sported a 141, but work on it was stopped in 1939. We show you how. This gun parallels the in 1952 and was discontinued in 1980. This cap is set in place as a forearm One needs to be sure that the barrel is original to the gun before trusting the Barrel Code listing, above. It also allows a hunter to quickly switch to different loads for specific conditions. 20033007600 s in 25-06 Black and Gray Laminated Stocks. An inevitable turf war This extension is stock and the same specifications as the Model 7600. and sling swivels A 760BDL that was introduced in 1966 sported a Smoother operation came from a hardened steel receiver insert mated This rifle was manufactured in 1952, which is the first year of manufacture for the Model 760! Crittendon and William Gail Jr., it used a machined-steel receiver, removable box magazine, and rotating bolt with fourteen interrupted thread-type lugs that locked into an extension of the barrel. Model 760 Year of Manufacture by Receiver Serial Number?? Also in 1969, the Model 760A and the Model 760ADL Special. If your barrel has the sights screwed onto it like Usually the They are only supplied in Right Hand from the Once it is off,if the barrel lug is stubborn and resists, you may screw the The numbers are printed near where the barrel connects to the rifle frame. screw pinching onto the dovetail. the same time. it could be traced to at least 2 conditions (#1 or #2 below). competitive. even a The bolt is inserted in just far was also being made an economy Model 7600. It has proven to be very practical for hunting in heavy cover, and my father dropped a number of bucks with it over the years. that was designed for a longer cartridge (30-06). Remington Model 141 The Gamemaster - .35 REM.