So I've forgotten I'm getting old...
But on the 700's they started the A in 1970 or 1980 and the B 5 years later and continued up the alphabet HOWEVER the best way to tell is to look at the date code stamped on the barrel and that will give you month and year. The information for the barrel codes is on the Remington Society of America and I'll add this to the related links, check it for details.
your Remington rand was made in 1917.
RW is Remington Works, not part of the serial no. 1912.
Early 1911
Manufactured 1909
To determine the manufacturing year of a Remington 870 shotgun with the serial number 6566DU, you can refer to Remington's serial number lookup resources. The "DU" prefix typically indicates it was made in the early 1980s, specifically around 1981. For the most accurate information, checking with Remington or a firearms expert would be advisable.
I just don't think that's a Remington made 1911A1 Serial no, are you sure it's no mixed parts? May be Colt, 1924................
Remington serial numbers are unique identifiers engraved on firearms produced by the Remington Arms Company. They are typically used to trace the history, ownership, and manufacturing details of a firearm. The format and location of the serial number can vary depending on the model and year of production. For specific inquiries about a particular Remington firearm, you can often refer to Remington's official resources or consult a firearms expert.
1923, will be date code stamped see related links.
To determine the age of your Remington 740, check the serial number located on the left side of the receiver. The first two digits of the serial number indicate the year of manufacture; for example, a serial number starting with "6" would signify it was made in 1966. Additionally, you can consult Remington's historical records or reference guides that correlate serial numbers with manufacturing years for more precise dating.
Get the date code stamp off the left side of the barrel and look it up on the manufactured link on the Remington Society of America.
The Remington Model 12A was produced from 1910 to 1936, and the specific manufacture date can often be determined using the serial number. For the serial number 656593, it is likely to have been manufactured around the mid-1930s, as production numbers increased over the years. For the most accurate date, consulting a Remington manufacturing guide or database would be beneficial.
To determine the age of a Remington shotgun using its serial number, you can refer to Remington's manufacturing records, which provide specific year codes associated with each serial number. The age can also be estimated based on the model and production changes over the years. For precise dating, you may need to consult a Remington firearms expert or resources that specialize in firearms history. Additionally, some online databases may offer information based on the serial number itself.