How old is my Remington 12A?
On Remington guns manufactured after 1920 there is a 2 or 3 letter code on the left side of the barrel near the receiver. The Model 12/12A was produced from 1909 to 1936. If there is not a code on your gun, it was made before 1921 and the only way to try to get the manufacture date is to contact Remington.
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Stock | American Walnut |
Sights | Beaded Front & Marble’s Semi-Buckhorn Rear / Groved Receiver |
Weight | 6lbs |
Cartridge | 22 Long Rifle |
When was the first Remington Model 12 made?
If you have serial #138,414, it was made in 1914. I have just inherited a Model 12 from my father. The serial number is in 793XXX range. Can anyone provide the possible manufacture date? Also I rember my Dad stating he bought the rifle at a pawn shop in the early 60’s for $25.
Where does the RW stand on a Remington 12A?
Later guns do not have the RW. I am not sure when it was dropped, probably when they moved the s/n to the side of the receiver. The letters “RW” stood for Remington Works. It was stamped above the serial # from the beginning (1909) until mid-1924. It was dropped when the serial # was moved to the side of the receiver.
Where is the barrel code on a Remington Model 12?
According to Remington records, you Model 12 was made in 1930. There should be a barrel code on the left side of the barrel, just ahead of the receiver. The last letter in that code should be a “Y”. If it a “X” or “Z” add or subtract a year.
When did Remington drop the RW from the serial number?
I am not sure when it was dropped, probably when they moved the s/n to the side of the receiver. The letters “RW” stood for Remington Works. It was stamped above the serial # from the beginning (1909) until mid-1924. It was dropped when the serial # was moved to the side of the receiver.