I have a 742C from July 1970 that actually has a receiver that says 760 Gamemaster on it. The gun functions perfectly in most cases, with only an occasional FTF not unusual for the 742's.
Is this possible it's a modified 760 receiver, or is it possible that it's mismarked? How would the bolt handle slot get into the receiver without being cut in by a machinist? Doesn't make sense anyone would go to that much trouble.
Any help would be appreciated.
Are 742 and 760 Receivers Interchangeable?
Re: Are 742 and 760 Receivers Interchangeable?
"make sense anyone would go to that much trouble".
^ Agreed.
I remember asking the local Remington smith this same question 30+ years ago. I may be wrong but I believe he stated that there are slight internal machining differences for the area of the disconnect so the 742 cannot be used for a 760. I know the trigger mechanisms are not to be mixed and that may well be the reason. Actually, very few internal parts are interchangeable.
^ Agreed.
I remember asking the local Remington smith this same question 30+ years ago. I may be wrong but I believe he stated that there are slight internal machining differences for the area of the disconnect so the 742 cannot be used for a 760. I know the trigger mechanisms are not to be mixed and that may well be the reason. Actually, very few internal parts are interchangeable.