I'm confused as to how to date this gun. I used to know a lot about guns and hunted all the time with my father, he fell ill some five years ago and passed away, before then he just randomly gave me this gun and gave the rest of them to my stupid brother I guess he figured the 1100 would be a good gurly gun and I used to shoot skeet with my little gurly 410.
Here's another list with some of the letter codes for the serial numbers. If you can't figure it out, maybe some of the 1100 gurus might chime in with some thoughts. Or, maybe you could post some pictures. Den REMINGTON SHOTGUN SERIAL NUMBER STRUCTURE M/870 LETTER PREFIX 1950 TO APPROX 1968: NO SERIAL NUMBER PREFIX. Date of Manufacture for Remington 1100 Serial # N566363V thanks. Joined Jan 29, 1998 25,277 Posts #2. Jan 25, 2012. Unfortunately the serial number tells you. Since the serial number doesn't have a letter prefix, an 'A A' date code COULD mean 'March 1954' But.maybe these will help you figure it out. Den REMINGTON SHOTGUN SERIAL NUMBER STRUCTURE M/870 LETTER PREFIX 1950 TO APPROX 1968: NO SERIAL NUMBER PREFIX 1968 TO PRESENT: LETTERS USED (IN SEQUENCE) S-68, T-74, V-78, W-84, X-90, A-91, B-94, C-97, D.
What I know it's a 12 gauge, 2 3/4 with a full ribbed barrel. I'm unsure as to how you get the exact length of the barrel. If I pull it out it measures at 33in.
I've come across some info that indicates the prefixes tie the serial number to 1/2 a decade (A was early 70's, B was late 70's early 80's, C was late 80's etc.) I'm trying to uncover what block of time or serial numbers were tied to the specific prefix, along with if that change meant a change or upgrade in factory equipment, or whatever. Lw magnum (also includes m/1100 “lt”) j 28 ga. H.410 bore (2 ½” or 3”) m/1100 letter prefix 1963 to approx. 1968: no serial number prefix 1968 to present: letters used (in sequence) l-68, m-74, n-78, p-85, r-90 letter suffix same structure as the m/870 m/1187 letter prefix 1987 to present: “pc” 12 ga., 1999 “tl“ 20 ga., 2000 “sm” super mag.
What I'd like to know is how old it is. I know my father purchased it before 1980.
The receiver has the serial 491**V, I understand V to mean 12 gauge. There aren't any prefix codes to the serial.The barrel has the code AFKI or AFK1, I'm unsure as the stamping is messy.