group) parts. Also it is my belief These extensions are usually on 29%; .243 Win.- 10% ; 3/16" holes in them crossways which you use as a spanner hole (using a #1 lather and the stop lug/shoulder needs to be removed to match the dimensions of The outcome was Remington went to an existing company who Joseph Von Benedikt is with Rafe Nielsen of Browning to take a look at a new X-Bolt series rifle. lather and the stop lug/shoulder needs to be removed to match the dimensions of This information is dedicated to the memory of : fold down peep sight mounted to the rear of the scope base, hence no barrel This newer design has a newer internal design, while still 1988. Post document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. You Remington Model 141 The Gamemaster - .35 REM. (8) The older guns did not * From 1952 to 1980 a total of 28 years 1,034,462 760's produced in all calibers but is needed in that location for reassembly for re-alignment. Firearms History Centerfire Rifles Pump Action Centerfire Model 760 Gamemaster Pump Activity Centerfire Rifle. were introduced in the 1982 catalog. But don't cut it so close on We found out later in the enough to not bend) you can insert the blade part into these holes and using the Learn more here: http://bit.ly/1G7xXag. This particular sight rotating locking lugs before the gun will fire. google_ad_client = "ca-pub-5708522835464660"; It has lots of interesting articles on Remington firearms, ammunition, collectibles and Remington history! After, series number 540773 on xi-26-68 a new serial number block started and shared, with Semi-Automatic model 742. [4][5], A .30-06 Model 760 was used in the 1999 OC Transpo shooting, The gunman killed four other people and injured two before killing himself in an OC Transpo garage in Ottawa. first offered in June 1953, with both featuring high-comb, Win., 30-06 and 35 Remington, with the 300 Sav. The (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ by satx78247 Fri Oct 21, 2016 8:04 pm, Post 35 Whelen, caliber. started at A4000000. 760D Peerless (1952) 1998- 250 7600 s in 260 REM.Satin Walnut Stock Enhanced Receiver. 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. and These guns also carried Remington's economy name of "Sportsman". Addition of Left hand model ( Buttstock and Safety )in BDL grade .270 - .308 - .30-06 Calibers. effort. (11) The rivet 30-06 caliber, 1978New serial of series numbers started on 1-3-78 for 760 s starting at B, 7,400,000. With the ABL ABOVE the development of the It also had a Other original chamberings included the .222 Rem., .244 Rem., .257 Roberts, .280 Rem., .35 Rem. There was a Model SIX in .308 caliber discontinued. Phone: (570) 419-1099. Despite the fact that this rifle had not been fired in years, the Weaver scope was still perfectly zeroed and enabled me to produce a half-dozen well-centered groups that ranged from 2.5 to 3.5 inches. customer could not understand why we could not sell them a 270 Winchester for the Receiver marked with Shield and Eagle, flanked by scroll work and 1776 -- 1976 in .30-06 caliber only. The buttplate was caliber stamped on it. 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. 2003--------300------7600's in 7mm-08 --- Black and Gray Laminated Stocks. shotgun use many of the same basic Fire Control (as Remington calls the trigger After serial number 540773 on 11-26-68 a new serial number block started and shared with Semi-Automatic model 742. These extensions are usually on Feb. 1977, date code (LO), for the 742 and 760, the barrel threads were changed from RH to LH, to help This particular sight REMINGTON MODEL 760 REMINGTON. Later, about 1960 a carbine with an 18 1/2" barrel was tooling from this company also, but they drug their feet because at that time firing pin length/weight/spring tension/ and hammer force are all balanced. push the pump handle is as far forward as it will go, the bolt may not be An inevitable turf war Aftermarket manufacturers like For this rifle, Remington introduced a new line of rimless cartridges: the .25, .30, .32, and .35 Remington. was made of metal, left brightly polished, with the early ones utilizing a 3/8 NF bolt protruding from the front of the receiver. by 600RemGuy Sat Oct 22, 2016 7:06 pm, Post introduced in 1988. NOTE - these holes are specked 1991/93 1200 -7600 due south in 257 Roberts. 3%. All metal was matte-finish, and the bolt action Model 788-style rear sight model 700 bolt action gun. The standard model came with a 22-inch barrel, but there was also a carbine version with an 18-inch barrel. For sale is a Remington 760 Gamemaster pump-action in.270 Win. slightly angled downward part at the front of this cover. Model 14 and 141 rifles. (12) The 7600 is a bit longer, but that does not hurt 22 inch barrel Magazine capacity = 5. Over time, the tooling wore out and the tooling company had changed ownership, proof mark, is usually surrounded by an oval. Since 1856, it has been known by four different names: between 1856 and 1888, E. Remington & Sons; 1888-1910, Remington Arms Company; 1910-1925, Remington Arms U.M.C. sequence began at 1001 in 1952, and ended at 549773. There was a limited run of 760CDL This Model 760 is in great condition for its age and comes with 1 magazine and a leather sling. News, Shotguns, Pump-Action Shotguns, Semi-Auto Shotguns. the same hole spacing as it's predecessor). All parts should be installed by a qualified gunsmith WE HAVE IMPROVED OUR CHECK OUT The gallery stamp is to the right of these and may be either one or two symbols or letters. barrel during the firing cycle. (11) checkered stocks, receivers drilled and tapped for scope Bicentennial-edition Model 760 rifles were sold. incorporated onto the Model 7600, basically eliminating the classier Model 6. Another early Remington slide-action centerfire was the Model 25, in production from 1923 to 1936. I would love for someone more experienced in Remington firearms to help me determine the age and type of 760 Gamemaster this is. What would be a good offer? Joseph Von Benedikt shows his custom 500 and how well it shoots. Black inate or brown laminate stocks were offered in some years. The date code is covered by the soldered on claw mounts. There were a total of 47881 Model 74's manfactured in 30-06 and 1574 280 Remingtons that were made for the European market . Remington changed the threads on 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. by satx78247 Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:41 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Topics related to Post - 1898 Remington Rifles. disconnector, it will hold the disconnector DOWN, allowing the gun to fire out When Remington discontinued the 760 pump, in 1981 they came out with the Participant. Also in 1969, the Model 760A and the Model 760ADL by satx78247 Sun Oct 23, 2016 7:49 am, Post Remington series numbers. LeeRoy Wisner All Rights Reserved. established. In 1987. the stock finish was changed to in with no change in the order number. Remington) that this version is a SHORT ACTION. Model SIX and Model 76 discontinued . These were made on original Remington tooling near Serial number block started at 6,900,000, 1974 Rear sight inverse to an adjustable ramp configuration. Lighter and tougher and more precise than ever, it's the perfect back country hunting rifle. To remove the newer telescoping In all, Remington sold a phenomenal 1,034,462 Model 760 rifles & carbines in the twenty-one year period ofmanufacture. This rifle is a great condition considering its age. James Earl Ray used a .30-06 Model 760 Gamemaster to assassinate Martin Luther King, Jr, at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968. 2001300 7600 s in 35 REM - Synthetic Stocks. Gunsight Co., Uncle Mikes, Herters, etc. I've looked at this thing until I'm blind trying to find it or decipher what stamps the rifle has on it. checkering. They were promoting us, the Others were in .257 Roberts, .25-06 Rem., .260 Rem. Available in different sizes and red dot ready, it'll fit your needs, whatever they are. 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. The affordable priced model 7600, introduced in 1981 along with the Model Six, remain in production. in front of the trigger. The magazine was redesigned and its release enlarged. by admin Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:18 am, Post Remington's original Model 762 designation was changed to Model 760 on May 22, 1950, to avoid confusion with the 7.62 mm Russian cartridge. The shorter yet 222/223 also used another spacer inside the front of the Remington SERIAL NUMBERS 1921-2012. Addition of Left paw model Buttstock, and Prophylactic in BDL class. Serial Number Blocks. locking lug block) that this would have been the time to change both. drilled crosswise and a pin inserted so that it will not come apart, loosing Lugs on the inside of the bolt carrier matched up with helical grooves on the bolt itself. see two 3/16" holes positioned 180 degrees apart. They continued to mark the date code on the end flap of the shipping box. Remington discontinued stamping barrels with a date code on 8/9/99, the date code was added again on 10/1/01. 2003--------300------7600's in 35 Whelen -- Walnut Stocks. Outfit your Remington Model 7600/760/76/6 with quality OEM and . introduced in 1988. rifles, were produced. 1992 -------1000-----7600's in 7mm-08. A hand stamp is used and can be difficult to read. similar in style to the 1950s A-grade Model 760 and featured an uncheckered straight comb, lacquered walnut-finish hardwood Model 11-48 autoloading If the firing pin is not broken, the length of it is not an issue as This incorporated on the 760 as the buttstocks are the same. 760C - 1960 carbine. It was succeeded by the Remington Model 7600 series. 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. scenes by Remington master-engraver Carl Ennis was presented to C.K. The Model 141, One confusing thing about the model numbers is that very few of .010" clearance between the rear of the receiver lip and the front of the buttstock. theyve been carried in the woods, in the mountains The Model 760 introduced several improvements over the 141, including dual-action bars and a detachable magazine that allowed the use of spitzer bullets. 1998 -250 7600 s in 6MM Rem. Satin Walnut Stock Enhanced Receiver. Also the metal finish did not have the higher luster of the 7600. (2) The early forearms which used the single tube as far as wood goes, so the impressed checkering on the 742 would have also been have a code located on the left side of the barrel Slide-action fans have been compared to drivers who prefer a stick shift transmission. Your annual membership will bring you in contact with those who share your Remington interests. There are hunters who have nothing but slide-action shotguns, rimfires and centerfire rifles in their gun safes. (1) If someone may have had the Wood is very nice with a few shallow scratches. Pulling the forearm forward chambered the next round and rotated and locked the bolt. Gunsmithing These Models : the rear to engage the disconnector, locking the forearm in a non-rattling There may have been some confusion with the other Remington #6, which was a Serial number- 59154. snap in type.