This means that in some cases, you will have to decide which date is correct based

The code letters were reused and may indicate one or more possible dates.

The first letter identifes the month, the Two or three letter code on the left side of the barrel identifies the

When used to date Remington shotguns, where the barrel can easily be changed, make sure the barrel is original to the shotgun.įor example 'BL' would be January of 1920, and 'CWW' would be April of 1950. The Firearms Identification Code information is reliable when used to identify the month and year of manufacture of Remington rifles because Remington seldom replaced barrels. The first letter of the code identifes the month, the other letter(s) identify the year. Remington made use of a two or three letter Firearms Identification Code that can be located on the left side of the barrel, just ahead of the frame. If I confused anyone, I apologize, but I am pretty sure this is correct if my memory has not completely failed me.Remington Manufacture Dates Antique and Collectable Firearms and Militaria Headquarters WHEW, thats alot of typing for 2 fingers. They also had a long tang like the first and third issue, but the magazine ring is closer to the chamber. Remington also produced a Special Field 20ga 1100 for a few years. Although this model has the long tang like the first issue, the barrels are much smaller in diameter, and will not interchange with the first issue. This model also has a long tang like the first issue, but the barrels are marked LT. The third issue 1100's, were called LT's ( I believe these are current production). The barrels on this model were marked LW. The tang on the barrel of these guns was short and stubby, very similar to an 870. The second issue 20ga 1100's were called LW's.

This is the model the poster of this thread has and the serial # will end in an X or an N, just as he stated. On these model guns, the tang on the barrel ( the part that goes into the receiver ) is long, just like a 12ga 1100. The first 1100 20ga's produced were made on the 12ga frame. Let me share what I remember about the 1100 20ga, someone please correct me if I am wrong. you stumped Zippy, ( he's my hero by the way, one of the smartest shotgun guys on this site in my opinion ).

Look up remington 870 serial numbers