Remington 1100 Serial Number Chart

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Since serial numbers were not required until 1968, your firearm may not have a serial number. For models without a serial number, we may be able to determine the age by the 2-3 letters that are stamped on the barrel. If your firearm does have a serial number, if you will call or email us the serial number and model number we can determine the. There is an extrapolated serial number list in James Tipton's article on these guns that appeared in the 2nd Quarter 2000 issue of the RSA's magazine. The magazine is sold out. He actually improved the list for a later version of the article that was on the Remington Arms Co. Web site, but unfortunately I didn't print off a copy.

Dec 11, 2011 Model 1100 serial numbers (on the receiver) started with the number 1001. All but the early guns also have a prefix letter. All Model 1100 Remington shotguns were serial numbered in blocks of numbers. Each serial number has a suffix and the following indicates the meaning: V = 12ga.
What is the value of a Remington model 17 serial number 43748 20 gauge.The Remington model 17 shotgun was made from 1917-1933.There were approximately 48,000 made during this time frame.To accurately date your shotgun,there should be a 2 or 3 letter code on the barrel.Please post these letters do date your shotgun correctly.

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