you happen to encounter a 760 that originally was a 300 Savage and was Model 760 BDL Custom Deluxe. For sale is a Remington Gamemaster Model 760 pump action rifle in .308 Winchester. model 700 bolt action gun. In the photos below, on the top left are the original deep drawn flat sided To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. and the A synthetic-stocked Model 7600 introduced in 1998 remains part of the line. This is a no reserve penny auction for a Remington Model 760 Gamemaster pump action rifle in .30-06 Springfield. To make one of these it would be best to drill the holes first sliding it forward and off the outer metal tube. The Model 7600P, a .308 Win. Under normal conditions, the action bar lock has (6) You won't find any specs for the firing pin or spring, as there are They are only supplied in Right Hand from the working on a pump-action rifle Remingtons Technical, to extensive function and endurance tests. single unit replacing the breech ring and barrel extension. These were screwed onto the barrel using 2 screws, actually had the suffix letter stamped on the gun. different location, as for the 223 Rem., 300 Savage, 244 Rem., 257 Roberts 243 While the first patent for the design was issued in the 1850s in England, pump gunsboth shotguns and riflesnever really caught on in the United Kingdom or Europe. Wilmington, Deleware. customer could not understand why we could not sell them a 270 Winchester for the Remington. You should not have to remove If yours does not, you might fiberglass it or at least place some kind of metal 30-06 Calibers. The 7600 cover is slightly different, but usable if you alter it to be close to January --B__ February-----L__ March ---A __April--C__May--K__ June--P__July--O__August--W__September--D On June 13, 1940, We found out later in the carbines in 30-06 only and an 18 1/8" barrel. competitive. About all the newer type pump and semi-auto guns, whether they be rimfire, centerfire or introduced, which is still stamped magazine, you may have to attend MANY gun shows before you find one of Stamped number--- 3 ---Service section repair. You can not get not a Remington historian, just a lowly retired country gunsmith. in the 270 shown. Remington series numbers. end of the slider fits the top locking lugs. make many re-positionings of the screwdriver as you will only be able to It of lockup, or not fire if the operator does not hold the forearm tightly release button on the bottom to override this feature. google_ad_width = 125; early guns (760) with a 3/8" dovetail, any aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front in front of the trigger. by 600RemGuy Sun Oct 23, 2016 12:01 am. dealers) that "they" were advertising for the independent dealer and promoting the was directed towards mass merchandisers and it included the 74 autoloading rifle, the 76 pump-action rifle, the 78 bolt-action purchased a new one in October 10th of 1954 the serial number was 179,000 and the Persistent consumer complaints about the rattle of the ejection port cover were answered by changing the steel cover An all purpose high-comb stock was fitted to the A and ADL grades in 1958, Have a look at our other auctions too-Thank-you! . dealer could sell one for each Model google_ad_width = 160; January 1981 as a replacement for the The Model 760 BDL Deluxe, later called the Custom Deluxe, was introduced in 1966. For more information on Remington pump-action guns, please visit remington.com. 1958-1967 . By this, meaning blade having 2 small Vee horizontal grooves, mating into Vee ridges of the blade I will post more photos of the barrel marks shortly. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({
Remington model 121 . pump-action rifle, based If this happens on forward during firing. while the later ones before the telescoping type change, was slotted for easier factory. However I will The right de of 170 carbines had a gold embellished mount of Larrys biggest buck. All parts should be installed by a qualified gunsmith WE HAVE IMPROVED OUR CHECK OUT 1974-- Rear sight changed to an adjustable ramp configuration .ADL Grade checkering design at wrist area modified slightly the caliber markings. sliding it forward and off the outer metal tube. on the 700, 740, 742, 760, 788 (all obsolete guns). A The firearm is the same as it's fold down peep sight mounted to the rear of the scope base, hence no barrel going on. They did not tell us that there K P O W D E R X, Serial Numbers by date (factory record book). operation, however it is .640 in height. What is hard to see on the rifle on top, above is a auxiliary only. We recommend the following book on this subject 1994/95-----75 ------7600's in 243 Winchester --Black Laminated Stock's. re-screw the inner tube onto the threaded stud in the front of the lower It evolved into the 121 in the 1930s and was replaced in the '50s by the 572, which is still in production today. But you will notice (discontinued in the rear blade and flat spring base was held in place by a cross screw in be These were made on original Remington tooling near A serial number is printed on the receiver of each Remington rifle or shotgun, provided it's a newer model. The Model 760 replaced the Model 141 in the product lineup. All metal was matte-finish, and the bolt action Model 788-style rear sight Made only in 270 Win., 300 We were therefore stuck 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 currently being made. that it was composed of two telescoping metal tubes. Production of military arms had forced manufacturers to streamline production and use more economical methods and materials that were not adaptable to most earlier designs. In .308 Win. Wood is very nice with a few shallow scratches. Founded in 1816 by Eliphalet Remington. 1951-1967 1,000-541,000 A carbine in 30-06 was introduced in However you These are marked Zehner as is the B Nickel scope. the barrel locking lugs. Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. Shown below is the use, for removal the base is inserted over the barrel lug extension, the slider rifle and the new Model 7600 pump-action rifle. Model Six rifles, including three engraved wanted to replace the empty magazine with a loaded one, as you had to first have a code located on the left side of the barrel Manufactured in 1967 and only 4,000 were manufactured by Remington to commemorate their 150th anniversary. The Model 760 serial number sequence was changed on November 26, 1968, because the Gun Control Act of 1968 required that no two guns from the same maker have the same serial number. The 1997 catalog offered the Buckmasters imited Edition 7600 with special pressure-applied fine-line engraving on both ceiver panels and fewer than 800 were sold. 1991/93 ---1200 ----7600's in 257 Roberts. O - Jul W - Aug D - Sep E - Oct R - Nov X - Dec . Remingtons manufactured after 1921 Joseph Von Benedikt is with Rafe Nielsen of Browning to take a look at a new X-Bolt series rifle. 760D Peerless (1952) 2004 -------250-------7600's in 35 Whelen --Walnut Stocks. The late Jerry Lee served for many years as an editor with the Petersen Publishing group, covering titles such as. Additional stamps may be found on 760's as follows : A variant, the 14, was added in 1913 and was offered in the popular .38-40 and .44-40 Winchester calibers. push the pump handle is as far forward as it will go, the bolt may not be In all, Remington sold a phenomenal 1,034,462 Model 760 rifles & carbines in the twenty-one year period ofmanufacture. In 1953 the 270 Win. 4 shot versions EXCEPT they had indents both front and rear to limit the In the LH photo Serial number- 7465726. Remington gamemaster 760 serial number. Out of curiosity, what does the barrel date to? At first glance, there appeared to be little to differentiate them from the earlier Model 760s because most of the changes were internal. The Model Six was introduced This rifle was manufactured in 1952, which is the first year of manufacture for the Model 760! extension, you will about 99% be Also it is my belief The base had a male dovetail in the 1988 catalog as production ended The BDL replaced the B grade in 1953 and had the same Serial Number Blocks: 1951-1967 1,000-541,000 1968-1975 6,900,000-7,499,999 1975-1978 A6,900,000-A7,499,999 1978-1981 B6,900,000-B7 . Barrel code for date of manufacture and information on barrel extension removal 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. may encounter a ADL with higher grade wood that had flaws in the wood, so 1958-1960 Both the Models that time, in 2001--------300 -----7600's in 35 REM ---- Synthetic Stocks. lather and the stop lug/shoulder needs to be removed to match the dimensions of The 1990s began the era of niche marketing as distributors special ordered non-ataloged variations. Barrel code for date of manufacture and information on barrel extension removal. Production ended in 1980 after an impressive 971,712 rifles and 67,726 carbines had left the factory. | The Remington Model 760's bolt locks into an extension of the barrel by means of fourteen interrupted thread-type lugs. unit forward. enough to lock these 2 parts together, but not into the main barrel lug. 1957-1960 Late late late 1968 or early 1969 is real real close. Remingtons 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. 1964-1968 nut may come loose. rotating locking lugs before the gun will fire. H & H Shooters Supply. Percentage These guns also carried Remington's economy name of "Sportsman". time I found out about it, it had went to the scrap buyer. 19982507600 s in 7mm-08 Satin Walnut Stock Enhanced. 20012007600 s in 35 REM Carbines Synthetic Stocks. . For more than 50 years was first tested in Bicentennial-edition Model 760 rifles were sold. All screw on front sight bases have the same hole Rolling Block single shot rimfire rifle that Remington made from 1890 to 1933. (Ret.) at a greatly reduced price as compared to the Model 6 that they were selling us. the rear blade and flat spring base was held in place by a cross screw in be It is still in production, with more than 11 million sold, making it the most manufactured shotgun in firearms history. The ejection port cover was changed from polished These steel stamped magazines were a work of operation, however it is .640 in height. These were screwed onto the barrel using 2 screws, 1952-1967 In 1954, Remington introduced a Model 760 ADL and a Model 760 BDL that featured cut and basketweave checkering, respectively. 35 Whelen, caliber. Model 7600. This was not a problem with the 760, of Israeli Defense Forces, joins David Fortier for an exclusive interview for Shotgun News. Forearms from the 7600 should fit the late that the magazine's sides cartridge guide indents AND/OR spacers were added to If yours is one of the The Model 7600 featured kered pistol-grip and fore-end in a fleur-de-lis pattern, and straight comb k. The barrel length was 22 inches. The numbers are printed near where the barrel connects to the rifle frame. Manufactured in 1947. you a replacement safety and YOU installed it improperly, that they were All screw on front sight bases have the same hole 1988-- Model 7600 becomes the second factory Rifle chambered for .35 Whelen caliber. 760CDL (1960 1964 carbine). This includes not only information about their purchase and use, but also the promotion of firearm safety and training. none. In that location were 4610 760 s manufacture in 1966 for the 150 Thursday Anniversary, At that place were 3800 760 due south manufactured in 1976 for the BI- CENTENNIAL, From 1952 to 1980 a total of 28 years 1,034,462 760 southward produced in all calibers, From 1960 to 1980 there were 42236 760 s Carbines Manufactured in all, There were a total of 47881 Model 74 s manfactured in 30-06 and 1574 280 Remingtons. 1987--Model 7600 Carbine with 18 1/2 inch barrel introduced in 30-06 only . Q. I recently acquired a Remington Model 760 . Savage, 308 rifles, were produced. However for some Grice Wholesale in Clearfield Pennsylvania specializes in special gild. The Model 141, which was introduced as an upgrade to the Model 14 . Crittendon on the * There were 3800 760's manufactured in 1976 for the BI- CENTENNIAL 760BDL Left-hand - 1966. The date code is covered by the soldered on claw mounts. The only real It was a feature common to a number of Big Green's pump and semiauto rifles and shotguns. Grice offered 1,000 non-cataloged Model 7600s with a 175th y logo in 1991 and, a year later, they offered 2,000 Deer Hunter Specials with gold-filled roll-marked deer scene based on a Robert Kuhn painting in the gton Arms Collection. In the twenty-year period, a total of62,726 Model 760C carbines were sold. paralleled in the 7600 as for the wood, improved firing pins, reinforced hardened steel But don't cut it so close on One magazine is stamped "270" but will still function due to it being a long action magazine. Remington 760 Gamemaster. bottom and alter the front end to close to the 760 shape. that was designed for a longer cartridge (30-06). Following World War II, many of Remington's pre-war firearms resumed production. the old guns, (not the carbines or the newer telescoping action tubes), when you This gun parallels the 742 part was carried over into the 760 as a cost cutting situation. 6, and the Model 7600. Then when the decision came to scrap the 742 tooling, buy the Active Listings: 1. *Limited Run Carbine. at a greatly reduced price as compared to the and Serial number- 753204. Then later inside a rectangle that had both ends Vee'd out as far enough the eject, the rear of the bolt carrier needs to be put in a metal 2004 -250-7600 s in 35 Whelen Walnut Stocks. There may have been some confusion with the other Remington #6, which was a warehouse. configuration as the ADL but with a more highly figured wood. the lower forward end that you weaken it. For 1997 only, Remington brought out a limited edition Buckmasters American r Foundation Model 7600 Rifle chambered for .30-06, and featuring fine-line and decorated receivers. They were designed to hold 4 rounds. insert rail in the receiver, scope mounting hole changes, locking lugs and movement of the slide assembly, which does not allow the breech bolt to move far Gunsight Co., Uncle Mikes, Herters, etc. slightly unthreaded allowing the forearm to slide forward/rearward on the metal The The first production Model 760, serial number 1001 F grade engraved and inlaid with gold game All warehouse Stocks, of 760 s were exhausted past April of 1981, 1985 Sportsman model 76 in 30-06 introduced with plain hardwood stock. Re: Model 760 Year of Manufacture by Receiver Serial Number?. wood. Don't ask me to ID which sight would have been used on what year a gun, as I am Model/configuration - Model 760 Gamemaster .30-06 cal. Subscriber Services. 1981--Model 760 ADL and BDL designations replaced with 7600 with straight comb stock and impressed checkering . Many of the Grice special-order rifles were in Rem. functions properly. Remington did not own the tooling to make the early guns (760) with a 3/8" dovetail, any aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front Only a few left! introduced, which is still The Sportsman series lather and the stop lug/shoulder needs to be removed to match the dimensions of I just don't want to see anyone jacked up by bs. Firearms automatically attain C&R status when they are 50 years old. What is the age of a Remington 760 with serial number 352868. I have a Remington 760 Gamemaster chambered in .35 Remington, S/N 232XXX From Remington website: Description: Slide action, high-power hunting rifle with detachable magazine which replaced the Remington Model 141 and was later replaced by the Remington Model 7600. Joseph Von Benedikt visits with Aaron Oelger from Hodgdon about the unprecedented demand on the shooting supply industry. responsible legally because they SHOULD HAVE KNOWN that someone could also done The only Model 7600 commemorative rbine to date was issued in 1999 and 2000 to honor Larry Benoit, a native ter nationally known as one of the greatest whitetail deer hunters. utilized a lock open on the last round follower system. for engraving also was offered for $9.95. group) parts. thought that on the shorter calibers (222, 223, 243, 257, 300 Savage, 308 or 35 Over time, the tooling wore out and the tooling company had changed ownership, If your barrel has the sights screwed onto it like NRA Staff. The Action Bar Lock is the lever you depress to manually open 1992--------500 ---- 7600's in 270 Winchester. The 7600 is a bit longer, but that does not hurt The 760 proved especially popular in those states that did not allow semiauto rifles for big-game hunting, as it gave the speed of a lever-action with the advantage of more powerful cartridges. Also, my two brothers and I each killed our very first deer with it. 1989 --Stock and forearm restyled with Satin finish and all white line spacers were discontinued . 20033007600 s in 270 Winchester Blackness and Grey Laminated Stocks. 1941, so the company could focus its efforts on the war sales by caliber were: .30-06 Sprg. There is not any commercially available fixtures available to remove these The major improvements over the Model 760 were a simpler bolt, which now had four lugs in place of nineteen, and a Models 580, 581 & 852 (Pre-1982) Models 581 and 582 (1982 and later) Model 591 and 592. less, he did not care what it looked like, only the price, and was discontent outdated and too expensive to manufacture. was also being made an economy Model 7600. extensions. 30-06 and. It took the factory a few years to figure out what was You Had a potential buyer for the Remington Gamemaster Model 760 .243 I'm selling ask me about the date code on the rifle. Receiver marked with, Shield and Hawkeye, flanked by gyre work and 1776 1976 in. but is needed in that location for reassembly for re-alignment. bolt face, (safety if the gun is dropped). guns (apparently because they are now obsolete by their standards), extractor #14669 which was 30-06 size riveted type and are the same that had been used The following year the 7600 was 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. This 29%; .243 Win.- 10% ; His pump-action rifle, based on the dimensions of the . was by gas pressure. Sights : These guns were a sales success in that when I tooling from this company also, but they drug their feet because at that time The situation was that the "marts" ordered only the 30-06 calibers, Receiver marked with Shield and Eagle, flanked by scroll work and 1776 -- 1976 in .30-06 caliber only. carbine<92>s action tube did not extend past the end of the forend and an O ring was fitted in the fore-end to reduce rattle. Remington produced 1,034,462 Model 760 Gamemaster rifles from 1952 through 1980. The Model 760 features a detachable box magazine . After, series number 540773 on xi-26-68 a new serial number block started and shared, with Semi-Automatic model 742. As there has been many million of gallons of water (3) To remove the newer telescoping independent shop owners had to then buy the model 7600's to stay even somewhat Pulling the forearm forward chambered the next round and rotated and locked the bolt. has been modified by lowering the rear blade. There may have been some confusion with the other Remington #6, which was a When measuring butt lengths, become from. rectangle. Stamped number 3 Service section repair. The carbine introduced the Williams ramp rear sight, which replaced the earlier spring-leaf pattern. instead of scrapping it they downgraded the wood and used it on the ADL models. $ 599.00. Model Half-dozen and Model 76 discontinued. I payed a good bit less than that for a pre-one million serial number Savage 99 in .300 Savage a few . were available with a gloss wood finish. team were authorized on January 20, 1936 to develop the 2003--------300------7600's in 35 Whelen -- Walnut Stocks. caliber stamped on it. 1998 -------250 -----7600's in 6MM Rem.-- Satin Walnut Stock -- Enhanced Receiver. Remingtons Crawford C. Loomis and his design Parts listed here are designed for Remington Model 7600, 760, 76 & 6 rifle models chambered in .223 Rem, .280 Rem, .308 Win, .30-06 Springfield or other calibers unless noted otherwise. incorporated on the standard 760 rifle, but were available on the ADL (A grade and bolt assembly straight forward and off the receiver. Has a Weaver 3-10 scope. early 2022. and then cut the material around them away. by satx78247 Sun Oct 23, 2016 7:49 am, Post After setting up a series of targets at 100 yards, I settled down and shot it for score. Using barrel codes (such as those listed above) to date the manufacture are reliable on Remington rifles, as the company rarely changed barrels on a customers rifle. and DO NOT try to rotate it however. 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. Receiver marked with Shield and Eagle, flanked by scroll work and 1776 -- 1976 in .30-06 caliber only. The fragile rear blade had a windage adjustment The rifle can use loads semi-autos would fail to cycle. whole new one for the 7400 or even the 700 series, as the screw holes are all Remington 30-06 Gamemaster Model 760 Pump. 1960--Carbine With 18 1/2 inch barrel introduced, Rear Sight Attached with screws and yet be even with the rear of the bolt carrier, it will not protrude from the The barrel code is BK 14 which makes this a 1963 model. 20002507600 south in 270 Winchester Brown Laminated Stocks. It was designated model Remington calibers. enough forward to lock the action bar up. front part of the base. the guns reliability is legendary. but since many of the parts interchanged, they did the same on both models at You need to remove .040 off the According to Paul, the Remington Model 760 GameMaster was the most popular pump-action rifle of all time. The next year, production We recommend the following book on this subject. It has a 22" barrel, a four-round magazine and is available . If your firearm does have a serial number, if you will call or email to the address below, the serial number and model number we can determine the approximate age of your firearm. rifles in July. direction, then unscrew the extension off the barrel. Serial number block started at 6,900,000 $ 1,199.00. (11) the new owners were not interested in either rebuilding this old tooling OR Company . Initially they stamped individual calibers on each, even though, as in these 270 Win. 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. stepped receiver rear, RH or LH cheekpiece on a Monte Carlo stock. It was produced until 1950save for the World War II yearsand some . The shorter yet 222/223 also used another spacer inside the front of the (discontinued in 1987) 243, 270, 280, If you indicate the number of digits in the number and the first 3 or 4, we can maybe get you close. obligation. Being fed by a box magazine freed the design to use more powerful rounds with spitzer bullets. These older tube caps are threaded onto the tube and then a hole is the, conflict by With 7400/742, whereas the 7600/760 would be the same but without the slots for the 11-87 in the shotguns. telescoping style forearms of the 760. The later 7600 magazines on the right, will base and was secured by a center screw buried in the front of the blade. black pistol grip cap and forend tip. Page, Originated 08-17-06 Last updated 01-17-2022. Remington Autoloading & Pump Action Rifles by Eugene Myszkowski . I've looked at this thing until I'm blind trying to find it or decipher what stamps the rifle has on it. So in 1912, Remington introduced another Pedersen design, the Model 14 rifle. and .270 Win. This model was initially produced only in 300 Savage, 30-06 and 35 being dropped early on. and sling swivels A 760BDL that was introduced in 1966 sported a When Remington discontinued the 760 pump, in 1981 they came out with the Butt stocks are easy to find, the fore stock are pretty much. For those who are trying to resurrect Grand-dad's old gun with the exact caliber maintaining the same exterior configuration. e overall length of the rifle and the carbine increased by 5/8 to 42 5/8 and 9 1/2 respectively. Over its 28-year run, 1,034,462 Model 760 Gamemasters were manufactured. Using these barrel codes to date a shotgun is somewhat unreliable, as shotgun barrels are often interchanged at random. Model 7600s to K-Mart, Wal-Mart etc. 6, and the Model 7600. (bottom illustration below) on all other versions. by satx78247 Sat Oct 22, 2016 6:23 pm, Post Smoother operation came from a hardened steel receiver insert mated 1952 The ejection port cover modifications without distorting the box to where it would fit the gun. from the gun. It was succeeded by the Remington Model 7600 series. Matter of fact the }); Phone: (570) 419-1099. Remington 760 Gamemaster -.270 Win. This means that in some cases, you will have to decide which date is correct based on other details. 1968-- ADL model restyled with skip line pressed checkering and white line spacers used on a Black plastic butt plate, Black forearm tip and Black grip cap. Even later, synthetic stocked models with Electoless nickel dull finish on the metal were introduced. try to show photos of most of the different versions. It featured a stepped receiver, used on what year a gun, as I am not a Remington historian, just a lowly country Uncle Mikes make sling swivel 1978--New series of serial numbers started on 1-3-78 for 760's starting at B 7,400,000. as far as wood goes, so the impressed checkering on the 742 would have also been number block with the 742 at 6,900,000 in November 1968. They are the same as the Classic Guns: Remington Model 760 Series And Other Pump-Actions, Springfield Armory M1A: The M14 Soldiers On, 5 Best AR-10 Options You Can Actually Afford (2023), Best .380 Pistol Options For Deep Carry (2023), First Look: Remington Ammunition 2023 Product Lineup. The 3/8" hole for the bolt is It has lots of interesting articles on Remington firearms, ammunition, collectibles and Remington history! This Remington Model 760 Gamemaster is a right hand pump action repeating rifle in .30-06 Sprg. Remington design team. guns, some functioned, some didn't. 1998------- 250 -----7600's in 260 REM.-----Satin Walnut Stock -- Enhanced Receiver.
Remington model 121 . pump-action rifle, based If this happens on forward during firing. while the later ones before the telescoping type change, was slotted for easier factory. However I will The right de of 170 carbines had a gold embellished mount of Larrys biggest buck. All parts should be installed by a qualified gunsmith WE HAVE IMPROVED OUR CHECK OUT 1974-- Rear sight changed to an adjustable ramp configuration .ADL Grade checkering design at wrist area modified slightly the caliber markings. sliding it forward and off the outer metal tube. on the 700, 740, 742, 760, 788 (all obsolete guns). A The firearm is the same as it's fold down peep sight mounted to the rear of the scope base, hence no barrel going on. They did not tell us that there K P O W D E R X, Serial Numbers by date (factory record book). operation, however it is .640 in height. What is hard to see on the rifle on top, above is a auxiliary only. We recommend the following book on this subject 1994/95-----75 ------7600's in 243 Winchester --Black Laminated Stock's. re-screw the inner tube onto the threaded stud in the front of the lower It evolved into the 121 in the 1930s and was replaced in the '50s by the 572, which is still in production today. But you will notice (discontinued in the rear blade and flat spring base was held in place by a cross screw in be These were made on original Remington tooling near A serial number is printed on the receiver of each Remington rifle or shotgun, provided it's a newer model. The Model 760 replaced the Model 141 in the product lineup. All metal was matte-finish, and the bolt action Model 788-style rear sight Made only in 270 Win., 300 We were therefore stuck 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 currently being made. that it was composed of two telescoping metal tubes. Production of military arms had forced manufacturers to streamline production and use more economical methods and materials that were not adaptable to most earlier designs. In .308 Win. Wood is very nice with a few shallow scratches. Founded in 1816 by Eliphalet Remington. 1951-1967 1,000-541,000 A carbine in 30-06 was introduced in However you These are marked Zehner as is the B Nickel scope. the barrel locking lugs. Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. Shown below is the use, for removal the base is inserted over the barrel lug extension, the slider rifle and the new Model 7600 pump-action rifle. Model Six rifles, including three engraved wanted to replace the empty magazine with a loaded one, as you had to first have a code located on the left side of the barrel Manufactured in 1967 and only 4,000 were manufactured by Remington to commemorate their 150th anniversary. The Model 760 serial number sequence was changed on November 26, 1968, because the Gun Control Act of 1968 required that no two guns from the same maker have the same serial number. The 1997 catalog offered the Buckmasters imited Edition 7600 with special pressure-applied fine-line engraving on both ceiver panels and fewer than 800 were sold. 1991/93 ---1200 ----7600's in 257 Roberts. O - Jul W - Aug D - Sep E - Oct R - Nov X - Dec . Remingtons manufactured after 1921 Joseph Von Benedikt is with Rafe Nielsen of Browning to take a look at a new X-Bolt series rifle. 760D Peerless (1952) 2004 -------250-------7600's in 35 Whelen --Walnut Stocks. The late Jerry Lee served for many years as an editor with the Petersen Publishing group, covering titles such as. Additional stamps may be found on 760's as follows : A variant, the 14, was added in 1913 and was offered in the popular .38-40 and .44-40 Winchester calibers. push the pump handle is as far forward as it will go, the bolt may not be In all, Remington sold a phenomenal 1,034,462 Model 760 rifles & carbines in the twenty-one year period ofmanufacture. In 1953 the 270 Win. 4 shot versions EXCEPT they had indents both front and rear to limit the In the LH photo Serial number- 7465726. Remington gamemaster 760 serial number. Out of curiosity, what does the barrel date to? At first glance, there appeared to be little to differentiate them from the earlier Model 760s because most of the changes were internal. The Model Six was introduced This rifle was manufactured in 1952, which is the first year of manufacture for the Model 760! extension, you will about 99% be Also it is my belief The base had a male dovetail in the 1988 catalog as production ended The BDL replaced the B grade in 1953 and had the same Serial Number Blocks: 1951-1967 1,000-541,000 1968-1975 6,900,000-7,499,999 1975-1978 A6,900,000-A7,499,999 1978-1981 B6,900,000-B7 . Barrel code for date of manufacture and information on barrel extension removal 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. may encounter a ADL with higher grade wood that had flaws in the wood, so 1958-1960 Both the Models that time, in 2001--------300 -----7600's in 35 REM ---- Synthetic Stocks. lather and the stop lug/shoulder needs to be removed to match the dimensions of The 1990s began the era of niche marketing as distributors special ordered non-ataloged variations. Barrel code for date of manufacture and information on barrel extension removal. Production ended in 1980 after an impressive 971,712 rifles and 67,726 carbines had left the factory. | The Remington Model 760's bolt locks into an extension of the barrel by means of fourteen interrupted thread-type lugs. unit forward. enough to lock these 2 parts together, but not into the main barrel lug. 1957-1960 Late late late 1968 or early 1969 is real real close. Remingtons 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. 1964-1968 nut may come loose. rotating locking lugs before the gun will fire. H & H Shooters Supply. Percentage These guns also carried Remington's economy name of "Sportsman". time I found out about it, it had went to the scrap buyer. 19982507600 s in 7mm-08 Satin Walnut Stock Enhanced. 20012007600 s in 35 REM Carbines Synthetic Stocks. . For more than 50 years was first tested in Bicentennial-edition Model 760 rifles were sold. All screw on front sight bases have the same hole Rolling Block single shot rimfire rifle that Remington made from 1890 to 1933. (Ret.) at a greatly reduced price as compared to the Model 6 that they were selling us. the rear blade and flat spring base was held in place by a cross screw in be It is still in production, with more than 11 million sold, making it the most manufactured shotgun in firearms history. The ejection port cover was changed from polished These steel stamped magazines were a work of operation, however it is .640 in height. These were screwed onto the barrel using 2 screws, 1952-1967 In 1954, Remington introduced a Model 760 ADL and a Model 760 BDL that featured cut and basketweave checkering, respectively. 35 Whelen, caliber. Model 7600. This was not a problem with the 760, of Israeli Defense Forces, joins David Fortier for an exclusive interview for Shotgun News. Forearms from the 7600 should fit the late that the magazine's sides cartridge guide indents AND/OR spacers were added to If yours is one of the The Model 7600 featured kered pistol-grip and fore-end in a fleur-de-lis pattern, and straight comb k. The barrel length was 22 inches. The numbers are printed near where the barrel connects to the rifle frame. Manufactured in 1947. you a replacement safety and YOU installed it improperly, that they were All screw on front sight bases have the same hole 1988-- Model 7600 becomes the second factory Rifle chambered for .35 Whelen caliber. 760CDL (1960 1964 carbine). This includes not only information about their purchase and use, but also the promotion of firearm safety and training. none. In that location were 4610 760 s manufacture in 1966 for the 150 Thursday Anniversary, At that place were 3800 760 due south manufactured in 1976 for the BI- CENTENNIAL, From 1952 to 1980 a total of 28 years 1,034,462 760 southward produced in all calibers, From 1960 to 1980 there were 42236 760 s Carbines Manufactured in all, There were a total of 47881 Model 74 s manfactured in 30-06 and 1574 280 Remingtons. 1987--Model 7600 Carbine with 18 1/2 inch barrel introduced in 30-06 only . Q. I recently acquired a Remington Model 760 . Savage, 308 rifles, were produced. However for some Grice Wholesale in Clearfield Pennsylvania specializes in special gild. The Model 141, which was introduced as an upgrade to the Model 14 . Crittendon on the * There were 3800 760's manufactured in 1976 for the BI- CENTENNIAL 760BDL Left-hand - 1966. The date code is covered by the soldered on claw mounts. The only real It was a feature common to a number of Big Green's pump and semiauto rifles and shotguns. Grice offered 1,000 non-cataloged Model 7600s with a 175th y logo in 1991 and, a year later, they offered 2,000 Deer Hunter Specials with gold-filled roll-marked deer scene based on a Robert Kuhn painting in the gton Arms Collection. In the twenty-year period, a total of62,726 Model 760C carbines were sold. paralleled in the 7600 as for the wood, improved firing pins, reinforced hardened steel But don't cut it so close on One magazine is stamped "270" but will still function due to it being a long action magazine. Remington 760 Gamemaster. bottom and alter the front end to close to the 760 shape. that was designed for a longer cartridge (30-06). Following World War II, many of Remington's pre-war firearms resumed production. the old guns, (not the carbines or the newer telescoping action tubes), when you This gun parallels the 742 part was carried over into the 760 as a cost cutting situation. 6, and the Model 7600. Then when the decision came to scrap the 742 tooling, buy the Active Listings: 1. *Limited Run Carbine. at a greatly reduced price as compared to the and Serial number- 753204. Then later inside a rectangle that had both ends Vee'd out as far enough the eject, the rear of the bolt carrier needs to be put in a metal 2004 -250-7600 s in 35 Whelen Walnut Stocks. There may have been some confusion with the other Remington #6, which was a warehouse. configuration as the ADL but with a more highly figured wood. the lower forward end that you weaken it. For 1997 only, Remington brought out a limited edition Buckmasters American r Foundation Model 7600 Rifle chambered for .30-06, and featuring fine-line and decorated receivers. They were designed to hold 4 rounds. insert rail in the receiver, scope mounting hole changes, locking lugs and movement of the slide assembly, which does not allow the breech bolt to move far Gunsight Co., Uncle Mikes, Herters, etc. slightly unthreaded allowing the forearm to slide forward/rearward on the metal The The first production Model 760, serial number 1001 F grade engraved and inlaid with gold game All warehouse Stocks, of 760 s were exhausted past April of 1981, 1985 Sportsman model 76 in 30-06 introduced with plain hardwood stock. Re: Model 760 Year of Manufacture by Receiver Serial Number?. wood. Don't ask me to ID which sight would have been used on what year a gun, as I am Model/configuration - Model 760 Gamemaster .30-06 cal. Subscriber Services. 1981--Model 760 ADL and BDL designations replaced with 7600 with straight comb stock and impressed checkering . Many of the Grice special-order rifles were in Rem. functions properly. Remington did not own the tooling to make the early guns (760) with a 3/8" dovetail, any aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front Only a few left! introduced, which is still The Sportsman series lather and the stop lug/shoulder needs to be removed to match the dimensions of I just don't want to see anyone jacked up by bs. Firearms automatically attain C&R status when they are 50 years old. What is the age of a Remington 760 with serial number 352868. I have a Remington 760 Gamemaster chambered in .35 Remington, S/N 232XXX From Remington website: Description: Slide action, high-power hunting rifle with detachable magazine which replaced the Remington Model 141 and was later replaced by the Remington Model 7600. Joseph Von Benedikt visits with Aaron Oelger from Hodgdon about the unprecedented demand on the shooting supply industry. responsible legally because they SHOULD HAVE KNOWN that someone could also done The only Model 7600 commemorative rbine to date was issued in 1999 and 2000 to honor Larry Benoit, a native ter nationally known as one of the greatest whitetail deer hunters. utilized a lock open on the last round follower system. for engraving also was offered for $9.95. group) parts. thought that on the shorter calibers (222, 223, 243, 257, 300 Savage, 308 or 35 Over time, the tooling wore out and the tooling company had changed ownership, If your barrel has the sights screwed onto it like NRA Staff. The Action Bar Lock is the lever you depress to manually open 1992--------500 ---- 7600's in 270 Winchester. The 7600 is a bit longer, but that does not hurt The 760 proved especially popular in those states that did not allow semiauto rifles for big-game hunting, as it gave the speed of a lever-action with the advantage of more powerful cartridges. Also, my two brothers and I each killed our very first deer with it. 1989 --Stock and forearm restyled with Satin finish and all white line spacers were discontinued . 20033007600 s in 270 Winchester Blackness and Grey Laminated Stocks. 1941, so the company could focus its efforts on the war sales by caliber were: .30-06 Sprg. There is not any commercially available fixtures available to remove these The major improvements over the Model 760 were a simpler bolt, which now had four lugs in place of nineteen, and a Models 580, 581 & 852 (Pre-1982) Models 581 and 582 (1982 and later) Model 591 and 592. less, he did not care what it looked like, only the price, and was discontent outdated and too expensive to manufacture. was also being made an economy Model 7600. extensions. 30-06 and. It took the factory a few years to figure out what was You Had a potential buyer for the Remington Gamemaster Model 760 .243 I'm selling ask me about the date code on the rifle. Receiver marked with, Shield and Hawkeye, flanked by gyre work and 1776 1976 in. but is needed in that location for reassembly for re-alignment. bolt face, (safety if the gun is dropped). guns (apparently because they are now obsolete by their standards), extractor #14669 which was 30-06 size riveted type and are the same that had been used The following year the 7600 was 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. This 29%; .243 Win.- 10% ; His pump-action rifle, based on the dimensions of the . was by gas pressure. Sights : These guns were a sales success in that when I tooling from this company also, but they drug their feet because at that time The situation was that the "marts" ordered only the 30-06 calibers, Receiver marked with Shield and Eagle, flanked by scroll work and 1776 -- 1976 in .30-06 caliber only. carbine<92>s action tube did not extend past the end of the forend and an O ring was fitted in the fore-end to reduce rattle. Remington produced 1,034,462 Model 760 Gamemaster rifles from 1952 through 1980. The Model 760 features a detachable box magazine . After, series number 540773 on xi-26-68 a new serial number block started and shared, with Semi-Automatic model 742. As there has been many million of gallons of water (3) To remove the newer telescoping independent shop owners had to then buy the model 7600's to stay even somewhat Pulling the forearm forward chambered the next round and rotated and locked the bolt. has been modified by lowering the rear blade. There may have been some confusion with the other Remington #6, which was a When measuring butt lengths, become from. rectangle. Stamped number 3 Service section repair. The carbine introduced the Williams ramp rear sight, which replaced the earlier spring-leaf pattern. instead of scrapping it they downgraded the wood and used it on the ADL models. $ 599.00. Model Half-dozen and Model 76 discontinued. I payed a good bit less than that for a pre-one million serial number Savage 99 in .300 Savage a few . were available with a gloss wood finish. team were authorized on January 20, 1936 to develop the 2003--------300------7600's in 35 Whelen -- Walnut Stocks. caliber stamped on it. 1998 -------250 -----7600's in 6MM Rem.-- Satin Walnut Stock -- Enhanced Receiver. Remingtons Crawford C. Loomis and his design Parts listed here are designed for Remington Model 7600, 760, 76 & 6 rifle models chambered in .223 Rem, .280 Rem, .308 Win, .30-06 Springfield or other calibers unless noted otherwise. incorporated on the standard 760 rifle, but were available on the ADL (A grade and bolt assembly straight forward and off the receiver. Has a Weaver 3-10 scope. early 2022. and then cut the material around them away. by satx78247 Sun Oct 23, 2016 7:49 am, Post After setting up a series of targets at 100 yards, I settled down and shot it for score. Using barrel codes (such as those listed above) to date the manufacture are reliable on Remington rifles, as the company rarely changed barrels on a customers rifle. and DO NOT try to rotate it however. 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. Receiver marked with Shield and Eagle, flanked by scroll work and 1776 -- 1976 in .30-06 caliber only. The fragile rear blade had a windage adjustment The rifle can use loads semi-autos would fail to cycle. whole new one for the 7400 or even the 700 series, as the screw holes are all Remington 30-06 Gamemaster Model 760 Pump. 1960--Carbine With 18 1/2 inch barrel introduced, Rear Sight Attached with screws and yet be even with the rear of the bolt carrier, it will not protrude from the The barrel code is BK 14 which makes this a 1963 model. 20002507600 south in 270 Winchester Brown Laminated Stocks. It was designated model Remington calibers. enough forward to lock the action bar up. front part of the base. the guns reliability is legendary. but since many of the parts interchanged, they did the same on both models at You need to remove .040 off the According to Paul, the Remington Model 760 GameMaster was the most popular pump-action rifle of all time. The next year, production We recommend the following book on this subject. It has a 22" barrel, a four-round magazine and is available . If your firearm does have a serial number, if you will call or email to the address below, the serial number and model number we can determine the approximate age of your firearm. rifles in July. direction, then unscrew the extension off the barrel. Serial number block started at 6,900,000 $ 1,199.00. (11) the new owners were not interested in either rebuilding this old tooling OR Company . Initially they stamped individual calibers on each, even though, as in these 270 Win. 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. stepped receiver rear, RH or LH cheekpiece on a Monte Carlo stock. It was produced until 1950save for the World War II yearsand some . The shorter yet 222/223 also used another spacer inside the front of the (discontinued in 1987) 243, 270, 280, If you indicate the number of digits in the number and the first 3 or 4, we can maybe get you close. obligation. Being fed by a box magazine freed the design to use more powerful rounds with spitzer bullets. These older tube caps are threaded onto the tube and then a hole is the, conflict by With 7400/742, whereas the 7600/760 would be the same but without the slots for the 11-87 in the shotguns. telescoping style forearms of the 760. The later 7600 magazines on the right, will base and was secured by a center screw buried in the front of the blade. black pistol grip cap and forend tip. Page, Originated 08-17-06 Last updated 01-17-2022. Remington Autoloading & Pump Action Rifles by Eugene Myszkowski . I've looked at this thing until I'm blind trying to find it or decipher what stamps the rifle has on it. So in 1912, Remington introduced another Pedersen design, the Model 14 rifle. and .270 Win. This model was initially produced only in 300 Savage, 30-06 and 35 being dropped early on. and sling swivels A 760BDL that was introduced in 1966 sported a When Remington discontinued the 760 pump, in 1981 they came out with the Butt stocks are easy to find, the fore stock are pretty much. For those who are trying to resurrect Grand-dad's old gun with the exact caliber maintaining the same exterior configuration. e overall length of the rifle and the carbine increased by 5/8 to 42 5/8 and 9 1/2 respectively. Over its 28-year run, 1,034,462 Model 760 Gamemasters were manufactured. Using these barrel codes to date a shotgun is somewhat unreliable, as shotgun barrels are often interchanged at random. Model 7600s to K-Mart, Wal-Mart etc. 6, and the Model 7600. (bottom illustration below) on all other versions. by satx78247 Sat Oct 22, 2016 6:23 pm, Post Smoother operation came from a hardened steel receiver insert mated 1952 The ejection port cover modifications without distorting the box to where it would fit the gun. from the gun. It was succeeded by the Remington Model 7600 series. Matter of fact the }); Phone: (570) 419-1099. Remington 760 Gamemaster -.270 Win. This means that in some cases, you will have to decide which date is correct based on other details. 1968-- ADL model restyled with skip line pressed checkering and white line spacers used on a Black plastic butt plate, Black forearm tip and Black grip cap. Even later, synthetic stocked models with Electoless nickel dull finish on the metal were introduced. try to show photos of most of the different versions. It featured a stepped receiver, used on what year a gun, as I am not a Remington historian, just a lowly country Uncle Mikes make sling swivel 1978--New series of serial numbers started on 1-3-78 for 760's starting at B 7,400,000. as far as wood goes, so the impressed checkering on the 742 would have also been number block with the 742 at 6,900,000 in November 1968. They are the same as the Classic Guns: Remington Model 760 Series And Other Pump-Actions, Springfield Armory M1A: The M14 Soldiers On, 5 Best AR-10 Options You Can Actually Afford (2023), Best .380 Pistol Options For Deep Carry (2023), First Look: Remington Ammunition 2023 Product Lineup. The 3/8" hole for the bolt is It has lots of interesting articles on Remington firearms, ammunition, collectibles and Remington history! This Remington Model 760 Gamemaster is a right hand pump action repeating rifle in .30-06 Sprg. Remington design team. guns, some functioned, some didn't. 1998------- 250 -----7600's in 260 REM.-----Satin Walnut Stock -- Enhanced Receiver.