870 serial number

[P0WERWAGON]

the number on my gun is V428### and there is "V" slightly after it. so it looks like V428### V, now on my old LGR papers it doesnt list the "V" at the end. i am going to go shooting south saturday. i just pulled off the shell holder so they can look at the number of the gun compared to the Form6.

now is this last "V" a frame identifier suffix that denotes 12ga 2 3/4 frame? or is it a suffix that is part of the serial number.

i just dont want more of a hassle from CBP than i normally get.

 

[noway123]

kidding, right.

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[P0WERWAGON]

kidding about what?

 

[The Kurgan]

If memory serves be correctly, the suffix 'V' represents 12 gauge.
Do you remember, approximately, what year your 870 was made?
The prefix 'V' is the date code. I think.

 

[J.P.]

If memory serves be correctly, the suffix 'V' represents 12 gauge.
Do you remember, approximately, what year your 870 was made?
The prefix 'V' is the date code. I think.

I know letters are date codes on older barrels. My memory could be wrong, nut I was thinking the letter prefix is finish (wing, police, express).

Anyways, if you really want to know call Remington. I phoned in once to get a receiver dated and they were really nice and helpful.

 

[VLT79]

DECODING REMINGTON SERIAL NUMBERS

Model 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-01, AB-05, RS-09???

Model 870 LETTER SUFFIX (DESIGNATES GAUGE)
V 12 GA. (2 3/4”)
M 12 GA. MAGNUM (3”)
A 12 GA. “SUPER” MAGNUM (3 ½”)
W 16 GA. ( 2 ¾” )
X 20 GA. “HEAVY FRAME” (DISCONTINUED)
N 20 GA. “HEAVY FRAME MAGNUM” (DISCONTINUED)
K 20 GA. “LIGHT WEIGHT” (“LW”) (ALSO INCLUDES M/1100 “LT”)
U 20 GA. LW MAGNUM (ALSO INCLUDES M/1100 “LT”)
J 28 GA.
H .410 BORE (2 ½” OR 3”)

That being posted...some "V" suffix stamped receivers were assembled at the factory with the 3" ejector and ejector spring.