Remington model 12 serial number 163xxx serial numbers#
Remington model 12 serial number 163xxx code#

Is it, or was it mistakenly miss-marked at the factory? I haven't seen that on another model 8, nor did I notice that until tonight on the 1906 #59ħ.) Is that indeed a ' miss-marked patent number ' on the barrel jacket?Ĩ.) Another thing that I take into consideration on this rifle is that its the 59th rifle that they produced, and it could have some markings that were unique to this rifle. On the 1906 #59, the Jstamping is missing and the 1906 #59 is marked with JULY 3, 1902 all have the same Browning patent numbers, as listed above. and 1928 / 35 Rem.) They have the following patent numbers listed on the barrel jacket The 1913, 1926 & 1928 are all stamped as follows: OCT.

There is another very unique stamping on the 1906, #59.ĥ.) I took a look at some of our other model 8's: (1913 / 35 Rem. It is stamped as follows: MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTON ARMS CO. That marking is one that we have only seen on the very early models and the higher grade model 8's and it does not appear on my 1913 model 8 or any of the others.Ĥ.) The barrel is period correct is that the patent numbers on the barrel jacket are only stamped / noted through July 3, 1902. stamping on the top of the barrel, where it meets the receiver.

Remington model 12 serial number 163xxx serial numbers#

The 19, both have the serial numbers on the barrel underside.ģ.) The top of the barrel has a unique style 35 Rem. The comments in this section were submitted by Jeff after I raised the question about the barrel replacement.ġ.) It appears to have the original high post front sight.Ģ.) The barrel was not marked with a 059 or 59, on the underside of the barrel jacket, where it meets the receiver, like the later models. #59 looks like it may have them, but the pictures don't look the same as other rifles I have'. I was shown by Eric Hutchins years ago that some very early rifles were not made with stripper clip guides milled into the receiver. Hardrada55 had this comment: 'Compare your #59 rifle's stripper clip guides to the stripper clip guides on your other rifles. That would explain the original barrel jacket, sights, and the missing serial number on the barrel'. Seeing as this rifle has a repair code, there's a very good chance that the barrel was a replacement done by Remington with a. You can easily retain the original barrel jacket with sights and swap out the barrel inside. Remington did not roll stamp the caliber on barrel extensions until sometime in 1907, prior to that they were all hand engraved on the top of the barrel jacket head only. 'I will point out that the barrel being a replacement is fact, not speculation. The bore is bright and shiny.Ĩ1police commented about the barrel being a replacement. This rifle has some finish wear, minor freckling and wood wear. The stock and forearm are original to the rifle and they sport the normal wear, dings, bumps, chips and scratches for a rifle of this era. The rifle is fitted with a rear sight blank, a Redfield rear-tang peep sight and factory front sight as well. The Butt-Stock is 'Factory Stamped' with the serial number (59) serial number (59) on the inner side of the trigger plate/receiver assembly of the rifle. There is also the (R E P) stamped on the barrel.

It is 'Factory Stamped' on the barrel extension with (35 REM) and a 'Diamond Shaped' mark as well. stamped on the top of the barrel jacket head, where it meets the receiver.

Remington model 12 serial number 163xxx code#

The barrel code is stamped with the(X PP 3). The serial number is (59) has a letter 'J' with a circle around it, above and below the serial number on the bottom of the receiver. The previous owner took great care to take down the rifle and took more than 100 photographs. Jeff Pajtas of the 'S and S HuntClub' and his brother Bob for their assistance in getting me the rifle. Please note the issues about the barrel stamping and give me your thoughts and opinions.