Rem742
Re: Rem742
Comes out to Aug. 1967. The "U" is likely a final inspection mark as it doesn't line up with the month. It "may" be part of a symbol as well. Sometimes the stamping, done by hand at that point, wasn't always completely identifiable.
Re: Rem742
Only reliable for fixed barreled shotguns as the different models that have interchangeable barrels may not have the barrel that came with the gun unless you know for sure.
1st letter is the month. Uses the word BLACKPOWERX for the 12 months. Then the next letter or group of letters is the year. So the P stands for 1967 on your rifle. N is '66, R is 68 and so on.
1st letter is the month. Uses the word BLACKPOWERX for the 12 months. Then the next letter or group of letters is the year. So the P stands for 1967 on your rifle. N is '66, R is 68 and so on.