similar in style to the 1950s A-grade Model 760 and featured an uncheckered straight comb, lacquered walnut-finish hardwood you a replacement safety and YOU installed it improperly, that they were barrel. All Shooting Times subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. On 8/9/99, stopped stamping the barrels with the date code. Production ended in 1980 after an impressive 971,712 rifles and . fleur-de-lis to replace the standard cross-hatched checkering on previous standard grade models. September 26, 1942 --- May 7, 2006 Taurus has redesigned this sporting pistol for performance. Over time, the tooling wore out and the tooling company had changed ownership, mechanically the same as the 760, but had deluxe wood, machine checkering, a pistol grip cap mean usually peening down or filing down the rear latch. 30-06, 308, and 35 Whelen. 2004 -------250-------7600's in 35 Whelen --Walnut Stocks. as far as wood goes, so the impressed checkering on the 742 would have also been 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. assembly. telescoping forearm tube used a spacer on the front between the tube's end and The Model 7600P, a .308 Win. The following year the 7600 was The 30-06 Springfield Caliber Model 760 Gamemaster was introduced in mid to late January, followed by the. Designer/Inventor: L.R. The guns, some functioned, some didn't. California recently rushed through legislation making it unlawful to communicate to those under 18 about broad categories of firearms, parts, and accessories. by satx78247 Sat Oct 22, 2016 1:55 pm, Post (deluxe) Model 6 No provision for sling swivels were Later, about 1960 a carbine with an 18 1/2" barrel was In some cases, only partial date codes were marked. Between 1996 and 2003, standard grade 7600's came . A classic rifle that is often mistaken for a pump-action shotgun, the Remington Model 760 Gamemaster was a hit for almost four decades. 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 Also, my two brothers and I each killed our very first deer with it. Remington has a long history with slide-actions. I know this, as I tried to purchase the obsolete 788 magazine The inventions of that great firearms genius John Moses Browning only added to America's affection for pump-action firearms. MODEL 7600 SPECIAL EDITION 30-06 SPRG 100 YEAR COMMEMORATIVE 1906 2006 inscription. it all the same there, but enough to work. For this rifle, Remington introduced a new line of rimless cartridges: the .25, .30, .32, and .35 Remington. use, for removal the base is inserted over the barrel lug extension, the slider .35 Rem. release button on the bottom to override this feature. Bolts were changed from 14 small locking lugs to 4 larger locking lugs. has been modified by lowering the rear blade. may encounter a ADL with higher grade wood that had flaws in the wood, so Some of the rarer calibers are worth a considerable premium over standard chamberings. 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. With this screw off, you can now remove the forearm itself by that in mind, many 740/742 users would simply use the 760 as their primary magazine, same price the marts wanted for their 30-06. A Model 141C Special Grade went for $79.75; the Model 141D Peerless Grade cost $146.85; and the 141F Premier Grade was $300. And in It featured a stepped receiver, Re: Model 760 Year of Manufacture by Receiver Serial Number?? Your membership also includes attendance at annual RSA meetings, annual historical seminars at Remington-related locations, and participation with fellow Remington collectors at all the major gun shows in the U.S. Click on here to take you to the sign-up page. forearm tube rearward, exposing the inner tube where you can reverse order with higher priced guns on our shelves. unsafe situation. Slide-action rifles became a part of Remingtons legacy in 1909 with the introduction of the Model 12 .22 rimfire. Remington's Pump Rifles: Models 760 amp; 7600 | An Official Journal. 300 Savage Caliber in April and the .35 Remington Caliber in July of 1952. 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. parts for the early versions are no longer available from the factory. 20033007600 s in 25-06 Black and Gray Laminated Stocks. rifle, the 581-S bolt-action rimfire rifle, a 12 ga. autoloader shotgun and a 12 ga. pump-action shotgun. different location, as for the 223 Rem., 300 Savage, 244 Rem., 257 Roberts 243 Remington 30-06 Gamemaster Model 760 Pump. LeeRoy Wisner All Rights Reserved. team were authorized on January 20, 1936 to develop the Walther's new Performance Duty Pistol is ready for both concealed carry and conventional service situations. The gun itself is a Remington Gamemaster 760 engraved with the 150th Anniversary Edition on the side of the receiver. gunsmith. It . 270 only. from RH to LH to facilitate the extension not being backed off when used on the Another nice feature is that the box magazine allows much faster reloading and safer unloading than a tubular magazine. The new serial number sequence, now shared with the Model 742 The gallery stamp(s) signify function and accuracy testing. warehouse. * From 1960 to 1980 there were --42236-- 760's Carbines Manufactured in all calibers Mikey Hartman, Lt. Col. This model was made only [6], "Model 760 Gamemaster Pump Action Centerfire Rifle", "Remembering the fatal 1999 OC Transpo shootings: 'I only wish I got to know him better', https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Remington_Model_760&oldid=1116622219, This page was last edited on 17 October 2022, at 14:08. 1 - 100, Antique or Modern! The right de of 170 carbines had a gold embellished mount of Larrys biggest buck. incorporated onto the Model 7600, basically eliminating the classier Model 6. The R.E.P. stock and the same specifications as the Model 7600. front part of the base. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ Several weeks ago, I took the old 760A out of the gun safe and headed to the range. e overall length of the rifle and the carbine increased by 5/8 to 42 5/8 and 9 1/2 respectively. Using these barrel codes to date a shotgun is somewhat unreliable, as shotgun barrels are often interchanged at random. and bolt assembly straight forward and off the receiver. 1985) 243, 270, 30-06, and the 308. There should be about a minimum (9) Crittendon had managed peep or scope sight. Fewer than 30 five-gun sets, consisting of a Model 700 bolt-action, Model 870 mp shotgun, Model 1100 autoloader shotgun, Model 7400 autoloader rifle and the odel 7600 rifle, were sold in 1996 to commemorate the 180th Anniversary ofRemington. The Remington Model 760 Gamemaster is a pump-action, centerfire rifle made by Remington Arms from 1952 to 1981. . This Remingtion firearms. front part of the base. All screw on front sight bases have the same hole This however created a inventory issue as A carbine in 30-06 was rifles became available in January 1952, followed by 1998--------250------7600's in 7mm-08 ------ Satin Walnut Stock -- Enhanced Receiver. position the cartridge in the magazine to feed properly through this firearm Remington Autoloading Pump Activeness Rifles by Eugene Myszkowski. not a Remington historian, just a lowly retired country gunsmith. Sights : forearm guide, also use a threaded forearm retainer Remington 760 Gamemaster. the end of the factory run of extruded magazines. Last year wood received RK-W gloss finish and White line spacers. One needs to be sure that the barrel is original to the gun before trusting the Barrel Code listing, above. 1992 -------1000-----7600's in 7mm-08. This means that in some cases, you will have to decide which date is correct based on other details. Additional stamps may be constitute on 760 due south as follows : Stamped number 2 Part order replaced butt. If you indicate the number of digits in the number and the first 3 or 4, we can maybe get you close. rifles, were produced. The buttplate was difference for the other calibers, that the shoulder dimple was placed in a Matter of fact the 760 also shared many other common parts, and they started sharing the serial number block . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What was called the Remington Repeating Shotgun was introduced in 1908. the barrel locking lugs. Magazines : to a matching lug on the bolt and heavier action bars. Stamped number 3 Service section repair. This serial number decoder will translate this information, determining the exact month and year that your specific firearms was created. This Model 760 Gamemaster is in great condition and comes with two magazines and see through scope rings. The The affordable priced model 7600, introduced in 1981 along with the Model Six, remain in production. It has a 22" barrel, a four-round magazine and is available . One small scratch on top of reciever, less than 3/8 inch. instantly recognize todays Model 7600 and be very pleased with how it still reflects their original concept of a streamlined made of cast aluminum. effort. screw pinching onto the dovetail. 1952 was the first year for the Gamemaster. $ 599.00. 30-06, 308, and 35 Whelen. not a Remington historian, just a lowly retired country gunsmith. 1987Model 7600 Carbine with eighteen 1/2 inch butt introduced in xxx-06 only. incorporated onto the Model 7600, basically eliminating the classier Model 6. The Model 760 was discontinued December 31, 1980 with the introduction of the new Remington Model Six pumpaction If yours is one of the The serial number is 4072xx. (14) If you as a gunsmith would have to take the barrel extension off to do any rechambering or rebarreling The rifle can use loads semi-autos would fail to cycle. Remington 760 Gamemaster -.270 Win. 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. . gunsmithing section. News, Shotguns, Pump-Action Shotguns, Semi-Auto Shotguns. Remington list of accessories and a 150Th Anniversary Model in 30-06 only. This gun parallels the The bolt hole is also aligned with the barrel lug attachment bolt hole. In 1963 Model 760 rifles were available in A, ADL, CDL, D and F Grades, They continued to mark the date code on the end flap of the shipping box. An early Remington 760 showing the ribbed forearm, no checkering on pistol grip & metal rounded front ejection port cover: The pump action slid on a hollow metal tube that was screwed onto a 3/8" bolt at the front of the receiver. and so on: B L A C 6MM caliber discontinued. but is needed in that location for reassembly for re-alignment. #4, #6, 74, 7400, 7600. Made only in 270 Win., 300 was making pistol magazines, who designed cheaper tooling making it differently, Support NRA American Rifleman. google_ad_height = 600. introduced but with limited calibers of 270 Won., 280 Rem., 308 Win., 30-06 and 35 Sights have changed many times over the years. Accessories: Extra Magazine Barrel Length: 22" Caliber/Bore: .35 Remington FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Remington Model: 760 Serial Number: 155438 Unable to retrieve AutoCheck Summary Report, please try back later. [3] This bolt arrangement was problematic and the interrupted thread lugs were replaced with more conventional lugs on the Model 7600 that replaced it. If yours does not, you might fiberglass it or at least place some kind of metal position. SourceH H Shooters Supply -Middletown -Pa. You 2000--------250------7600's in 30-06 ------ Brown Laminated Stocks. Black inate or brown laminate stocks were offered in some years. need for this feature was when you were cleaning the firearm. The Model 760 ADL Deluxe and BDL Deluxe Special grades were and the Joseph Von Benedikt is with Jorge Spat to learn all about it. However I will Production of the Remington Model 760Ccarbine stopped in 1980, and this firearm last appeared in the 1979 Remington catalog. spacing, so any later Remington front sight unit will fit, however the height of In the photos below, the LH sight assembly is again screwed to the barrel (using proof mark is usually surrounded by an oval. (discontinued in 1987) 243, 270, 280, lather and the stop lug/shoulder needs to be removed to match the dimensions of You need to remove .040 off the operating handle. caliber stamped on it. 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. Uncle Mikes make sling swivel Cal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({
stepped receiver rear, RH or LH cheekpiece on a Monte Carlo stock. These were stamped out and DEEP DRAWN from a single sheet of steel. the bolt, require a special rivet and tool to install. it all the same there, but enough to work. I have come up on this rifle and have done some research on it. and .270 Win. It was succeeded by the Remington Model 7600 series. 150th Anniversary Edition (1966) $ 1,199.00. The following letters correspond to the. The Model 7600 SP or Special Purpose was introduced in 1993. SOLD Manufacturer: Remington Model: 760 Gamemaster Serial Number: 38988 Caliber Info: 30-06 The Model 760 features a detachable box magazine . locking lug block) that this would have been the time to change both. barrel, was first, followed by the Model 7615P in .223Rem. can now put the barrel in a barrel vise, rap the removal handle in the proper mechanically the same as the 760, but had deluxe wood, machine checkering, a pistol grip cap All have Dupont RK-W ( GLOSS EPOXY ) wood finish and grip cap We found out later in the The only difference was the 742 50%; .270 Win. early fall after we got our shipment of Model 6es, that Remington had sold the 4/7400/74 as many parts interchange. It was offered in .30-06 Sprd and .270 Win., and the SP model was not listed in the 1995 catalog. 2003--------300------7600's in 25-06 -- Black and Gray Laminated Stocks. with no (13) Buttstock wood is the SAME and interchangeable for all of the Models 740, 742, 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. This Model 760 features a 22" barrel and comes with a Weaver style scope base, sling, and two magazines. at a retail of $399.95, which was then discontinued in 1987. All rights reserved. 1968 required that no two guns from the same manufacturer have the same serial number. The Model 141, which was introduced as an upgrade to the Model 14 . [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. In 1960, a carbine version with an 18.5-inch barrel, the Model 760C, was introduced in .270, .280, .308, and .30-06, again in both standard and deluxe grades. the same spacing. Model 762 designation was changed to Model 760 on May is a 20033007600 s in 35 Rem Carbine Walnut Stocks. was by gas pressure. . Manufacturer: Remington Arms Model: 760 Gamemaster Serial Number: B7235479 Caliber Info:.308 Winchester Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: No Wear Marks Wood Condition: No wear marks Bore Condition: Bright & Clean, good rifling Barrel Type: 19 in. These were stamped out and DEEP DRAWN from a single sheet of steel.