Remington factory conversions

[Kanketchum]

Can anyone tell me if there is a source available for serial numbers and corresponding manufacturing dates for Remington new model navy factory conversions.

[ehull]

The latest RSA journal, 2nd Qtr 2018, has a long article from the late Don Ware specifically on on these Navy large frame revolver conversions.

[Kanketchum]

Thanks for the response. How might I gain access to the article on Navy conversion by Mr. Ware.

[ehull]

You might join RSA for the nominal fee, which includes 4 journals a year and access to lots of info, or look elsewhere on this website for purchasing back issues.

[Kanketchum]

Thanks, I will join up for the journals.

[CALIBRE44]

Kanketchum: Look close at the display. You will see a nice Navy, and some others, Army, SA Belt, Police and Pockets..........Jim

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[ForumAdmin]

Journal search (no 2018 yet getting to it
https://www.remingtonsociety.org/journa ... urnals.php

[Kanketchum]

Thanks for the photo. I have a nickel plated thirty eight rim fire ass. no. 744 serial no. 408C7 like the one in the display. It is a part of my gun's that won the west display.

[CALIBRE44]

What model is the .38rf..Never saw a Rem serial number with a "C", you sure it is not a "0". Pictures would help....Jim

[Kanketchum]

It's a New Model Navy and it looks like a "C" to me. I think I have heard of an R7 but not certain. I will try to post a picture.

[Kanketchum]

My try at a photo of the serial number under the grip.

[CALIBRE44]

Sure looks like a "C".. Maybe one of the experts will have a answer for us....Jim

[billt]

Does the serial number under the barrel match the one on the frame?

Bill

[Kanketchum]

Yes it does. It is stamped lightly but the 08C7 and 744 are clearly visible. This gun is completely original except for the possible replacement of the ejector rod.