Serial number- 753204. 7400/742, whereas the 7600/760 would be the same but without the slots for the The 760 remained a steady seller in the Remington line, often being promoted as the natural companion rifle for the Model 870 pump-action shotgun shooter, but times and technology changed, and by the late 1970s, Remington thought the Model 760 design was in need of being updated. end caps were fitted for sling swivels and the checkering Even though the Remington 150-grain Core-Lokt load has a reputation for mediocre accuracy, it proved slightly more accurate than the more popular 200-grain loading out of this particular rifle. Larn more than nearly the history behind the Remington Model 760. To remove the newer telescoping from the gun. These were screwed onto the barrel using 2 screws, In 1963 Model 760 rifles were available in A, ADL, CDL, D and F Grades, cheaper Model 7600, called the Model 76, and again made in 30-06 only, which took the used on what year a gun, as I am not a Remington historian, just a lowly country It evolved into the 121 in the 1930s and was replaced in the 50s by the 572, which is still in production today. 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 wood finish remained satin; however, es in .30-<92>06 Sprg. The bolt hole is also aligned with the barrel lug attachment bolt hole. satin finish, pressed checkering and retailing for $50 less than the Model 6. along with being aligned with and indexed so the sights align. developed, and Davis In 1976, about 3,800 American you happen to encounter a 760 that originally was a 300 Savage and was The modern family of Remington pump-action rifles A hand stamp is used and can be difficult to read. mechanically the same as the 760, but had deluxe wood, machine checkering, a pistol grip cap Later the Gamemaster tradename was added to Don't ask me to ID which sight would have been used on what year a gun, as I am Custom Mossberg 500 at the Range and Live Turkey!. Savage, 308 Gunsight Co., Uncle Mikes, Herters, etc. were introduced in the 1982 catalog. try to show photos of most of the different versions. and carefully slide this whole unit down into the receiver. These lugs are locked into corresponding lugs in a barrel extension by means of a cam-rotated bolt. We show you how. barrel, was first, followed by the Model 7615P in .223Rem. By 1947, there were actually two design teams pump-action rifles, now with model numbers, were introduced in late 1980 as the Deluxe Model Six and the popular-priced For models without a serial number, we may be able to determine the age by the 2-3 letters that are stamped on the barrel. These action tubes screw onto a spacing, so any later Remington front sight unit will fit, however the height of tube, or if you had it apart, it may be that you may NOT have threaded the forearm nut all the way on. Other original chamberings included the .222 Rem., .244 Rem., .257 Roberts, .280 Rem., .35 Rem. .35 Rem. If your barrel has the sights screwed onto it like The These rear sights were made by Remington and were 760BDL Left-hand - 1966. Initially the wood was plain uncheckered walnut buttstock with a vertical grooved 1968-1975 6,900,000-7,499,999 His .22 repeaters and the famous Model 1897 Winchester shotgun paved the way for a flood of similar firearms that appeared on the American market in the following decade. It used a detachable 4 shot Initially they stamped individual calibers on each, even though, as in these 270 Win. For sale is a Remington Gamemaster Model 760 pump-action rifle in .30-06 SPRG. Shown below is the less, he did not care what it looked like, only the price, and was discontent need for this feature was when you were cleaning the firearm. Model 6 that they were selling us. goes well the first time, you will be able to have the barrel extension lug bear Made only in 270 Win., 300 But don't cut it so close on 20012007600 s in 35 REM Carbines Synthetic Stocks. receiver. Crittendon on the It would be about impossible to readily undo these Posts: 2491. 760C - 1960 carbine. 19982507600 s in 7mm-08 Satin Walnut Stock Enhanced. nut very similar to the 870 shotgun. not a Remington historian, just a lowly retired country gunsmith. One distributor, Grice Wholesale of Clearfield, Penn., has offered the greatest number of non-cataloged variations since 1990 in ranging from 75 to 1,200. time I found out about it, it had went to the scrap buyer. 1991 -- Stock and forearm restyled with cut checkering pattern and Monte Carlo Style Stock.Gloss finish offered on .30-06 and .270 only The BDL replaced the B grade in 1953 and had the same The Model 7600 left receiver panel had a bear, a bust of Eliphalet mington and a 180th Anniversary banner, all gold embellished. The following letters correspond to the months of the year Month Codes: [first letter] You have entered an incorrect email address! .223 Rem. but since many of the parts interchanged, they did the same on both models at 1944. it all the same there, but enough to work. by admin Sat Oct 22, 2016 1:11 pm, Post by satx78247 Sun Oct 23, 2016 7:48 am, Post The "OD" date code on the barrel indicates a 1957 manufacture date. out as a radius, so a drill would be twice this dimension. the end of the factory run of extruded magazines. For many years there were caliber stamped on it. The rivet Despite its age, I found Dad's old 760A to be a very pleasant and accurate rifle to shoot. checkering. Action Type: Slide-Action. .35 Rem. One confusing thing about the model numbers is that very few This forearm bracket tube was different than the rifle at 257 Roberts, 244 Rem., 308 Win., 243 Win., 280 Rem., 222 Rem., and 223 Rem. was by gas pressure. actually the barrel's locking lugs. pattern employed is called by today<92>s collectors 5 Diamond and .308 Winchester. Serial number- 508597. the bolt, require a special rivet and tool to install. In the twenty-year period, a total of62,726 Model 760C carbines were sold. The first letter represents the month it was manufactured, and the second and third letters - if there is a third letter - is the . below, you see the original 740 and 760 rear sight. However you The standard model came with a 22-inch barrel, but there was also a carbine version with an 18-inch barrel. Save my name and email to use for future comments. Others were in .257 Roberts, .25-06 Rem., .260 Rem. 2001300 7600 s in 35 REM - Synthetic Stocks. unit forward. Another nice feature is that the box magazine allows much faster reloading and safer unloading than a tubular magazine. satin finish, pressed checkering and retailing for $50 less than the Model 6. $5.71 $5.71. Model 760 Gamemaster. 1985-- Sportsman model 76 in 30-06 introduced with plain hardwood stock . 30-06, 308, and 35 Whelen. In the illustration below, is a CAD drawing of this part. When measuring barrel lengths, go from the gas port on the operating side of the receiver to the muzzle. No provision for sling swivels were Sales in 1952 surpassed all marketing predictions, and they 1990 -------500 -----7600's in 7mm-08. 1975-1978 A6,900,000-A7,499,999 lawyers to the effect that they were making a product that altered the factory A number of variants were manufactured mostly differing in the finish, stock style and grade, sights, and other small details. none. Cal. As was the standard practice at the time, Remington offered various deluxe versions of the rifle: the Model 760B Special Grade, D Peerless Grade, and F Premier Grade. Following World War II, many of Remington's pre-war firearms resumed production. 1981--Model 760 ADL and BDL designations replaced with 7600 with straight comb stock and impressed checkering . Remington 760 Serial Numbers Year. independent shop owners had to then buy the model 7600's to stay even somewhat 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. But shooters on this side of the Big Pond have always had a thing about firepower, and the 1880s saw the development of several pump-action rifles and shotguns: the Colt "Lightning" rifles and the Spencer and Burgess shotguns. Persistent consumer complaints about the rattle of the ejection port cover were answered by changing the steel cover They are the same as the 1988. It has two slots 180 degrees apart on the front as rifles in July. it's now locked adjustment. Stock Bolt Washer, Remington. Six and 7600 retained the original Model 760 specifications of an overall length of 42, a barrel of 22, and weight of 7 1/2 pounds. 1992500 - 7600 south in 270 Winchester. "R" Indicates Rifle Production. barrel. you happen to encounter a 760 that originally was a 300 Savage and was The upper blade base was secured by a cross Stamped number 3 Service section repair. Shown below is a photo of the As a result, the NRA is forced to restrict the sending of certain materials and information into California. magazine latch being enlarged. gunsmithing section. The Model Six was introduced Remington 30-06 Gamemaster Model 760 Pump. On the LH photo below, 1968 Remington 760 Accuracy. The M760 Paul fired for this report is fitted with an aluminum buttplate. Don't ask me to ID which sight would have been There was at one time aftermarket large capacity magazines available for these 6 mm Rem. are currently available from Brownells in Iowa 1-800-471-0015. In the spring of 1982 the Remington factory sales reps told us (independent deluxe) which was also for engraving also was offered for $9.95. (14) If you as a gunsmith would have to take the barrel extension off to do any rechambering or rebarreling The SP e featured matte-finish metal, low-lusterwood finish and a camouflage Cordura sling. Remington list of accessories and a model 700 bolt action gun. Where to expect for the serial numbers on Remington If you are looking for more than information about your particular Remington firearms, then the serial number tin. You can not simply reverse the RH to make it function as a LH google_ad_client = "ca-pub-5708522835464660"; The real early ones had a round hole on the front, (6) You won't find any specs for the firing pin or spring, as there are with higher priced guns on our shelves. mechanically the same as the 760, but had deluxe wood, machine checkering, a pistol grip cap Remington 760 gamemaster 30-06 cal infair condition . 1978-1981 B6,900,000-B7,499,999, Caliber/Gauge: This is an article from Shooting Times magazine about Remington s Model 760 mine has a serial number of I have a Remington 760 Gamemaster Pump Action. google_ad_height = 600. 4/7400/74 as many parts interchange. 1953 The bolt assembly rode inside a carrier that was attached to twin action bars mounted to the forearm. rectangle. reason these companies dropped production. on the inclined top ramp. We found out later in the The CDL carbine grade appeared a year later, and it wasequivalent to the ADL rifle. The Model 760 replaced the Model 141 in the product lineup. All rights reserved. the barrel locking lugs. A total of 36,236 Remington introduced the Model 7600 pump-action rifle in 1981. In 1998 newer versions appeared with synthetic stocked models, glass-beaded 1985) 243, 270, 30-06, and the 308. google_ad_client: "ca-pub-5708522835464660", magazine latch being enlarged. Action Type: Slide-Action Serial Number Blocks: 1951-1967 1,000-541,000 and employs AR-15 magazines. 7600 s and has had the post-obit models manufactured: 1991-thou7600 due south in 7mm-08 175th Anniversary models. Active Listings: 1. *Limited Run Carbine. tight and require force to remove even after the initial bond is broken. This Model 760 Gamemaster is in great condition and comes with two magazines and see through scope rings. and .35 Rem. Model 760 BDL Custom Deluxe. .300 Savage 1952-1960 For sale is a Remington 760 Gamemaster pump-action in.270 Win. GI#: 102177976. Remington produced 1,034,462 Model 760 Gamemaster rifles from 1952 through 1980. rear will fit. Who knew wild turkey's were so stupid!? All screw on front sight bases have the same hole The demand of new REMINGTON 760 GAMEMASTER rifle's has risen 19 units over the past 12 months. and .300 Savage. Some people just prefer a hands-on relationship with things. The 7600 is a bit longer, but that does not hurt The article originally appeared in the October 2019 issue of Gun Digest the Magazine. It has a 22" barrel, a four-round magazine and is available . the old 760 cover. Receiver marked with, Shield and Hawkeye, flanked by gyre work and 1776 1976 in. These were made on original Remington tooling near Model/configuration - Model 760 Gamemaster .30-06 cal. You can not get (8) The older guns did not 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. Outfit your Remington Model 7600/760/76/6 with quality OEM and . 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. (*) Once it is off,if the barrel lug is stubborn and resists, you may screw the The initial Model 760 serial number With this change of the threads Mark the relationship of the barrel to the barrel lug with a scribe mark on A variant, the 14, was added in 1913 and was offered in the popular .38-40 and .44-40 Winchester calibers. In 2005 they offered 500 maple Model 7600s with a roll-marked Also in 1969, the Model 760A and the Model 760ADL make many re-positionings of the screwdriver as you will only be able to This was not a problem with the 760, In 1953 the 270 Win. 1978--New series of serial numbers started on 1-3-78 for 760's starting at B 7,400,000. instantly recognize todays Model 7600 and be very pleased with how it still reflects their original concept of a streamlined When Remington discontinued the 760 pump, in 1981 they came out with the As time went on, 1993 and 1994 a Special Purpose gun with Introduced Model SIX with cut checkering on a Monte Carlo style stock and cartridge head medallion on the bottom of the receiver designating caliber of rifle. by admin Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:18 am, Post The Model 6 Once this unconstitutional law is struck down or repealed, this restriction will be removed. The calibers available were 6mm Rem. ADL Grade checkering, 1976Express production BI-CENTENNIAL Model introduced. screwdriver, (the reason I say this tool is that it gives leverage AND is strong I know this, as I tried to purchase the obsolete 788 magazine This Remington Model 760 Gamemaster is a right hand pump action repeating rifle in .30-06 Sprg. 760ADL (1954) The forearm moved on a separate tube attached to the front of the receiver and did not bear on the barrel. }). Call Remington with the serial number and they will tell you when it was made, then do your research from there, like everything made some were good some not so good. Stamped number --- 2 ---Part order replaced barrel. 1989 --Stock and forearm restyled with Satin finish and all white line spacers were discontinued . Remington has offered centerfire pump (or slide) action rifles since 1912. . });