I have a model 1100, 12 gauge. The number on the barrel is L002388V. I called Remington for the manufacture date and was told 1964, possibly in April.
I know there are a zillion model 1100's on the market. Since it was introduced in 1963 does the early date affect it's value? It's in excellent condition, is all original and works great.
Any help would be welcome. Thank you.
Early manufacture of 1100 affect value?
Re: Early manufacture of 1100 affect value?
Your letter confirms what I have suspected. Either, some people at Remington are getting tired of the phone calls and are passing out erroneous information. Maybe by carelessness, maybe from an "I don't care" attitude, but I am to the point I would not put too much faith in anything not in writing on a Remington letterhead. And even then, who knows.
Or, that longstanding information that the 'L' prefix on Model 1100 serial numbers began in 1968, and 'M' succeeded it in 1974, and a bunch more stuff, is not really correct. That is information that has been in publication for a long time. From that I would say that puts your gun as a 1968 edition. Small difference, but there you go. I do not know how you tell for sure what information is "right", anymore. I have a '63 and a '66; I know when they were bought, and neither has any prefix number.
I am not aware of any lesser value associated with the older guns, in fact some people like me prefer them, for the 'style' and apparent workmanship. Value is strictly dependent on condition, as far as I am aware, on all "First Generation" guns from 1963 up until 1979, and most people don't even draw any distinction there, from a value standpoint. They have not improved the steel in the intervening years. The only changes I can recall offhand to the original design, excepting cosmetics and the G3, are two changes to the forend support (on some of the originals the spot weld was prone to fail), the operating handle detent location was moved, and the extractor was made wider/thicker after 24 years, and they introduced and have changed the method of forend wood "reinforcement" at the rear a couple of times.
Take care of it. Mine still shoots as good as it did 45 years ago. I almost do.
Oh yeah. The newer gas system piston/seal is not as good as the originals.
Or, that longstanding information that the 'L' prefix on Model 1100 serial numbers began in 1968, and 'M' succeeded it in 1974, and a bunch more stuff, is not really correct. That is information that has been in publication for a long time. From that I would say that puts your gun as a 1968 edition. Small difference, but there you go. I do not know how you tell for sure what information is "right", anymore. I have a '63 and a '66; I know when they were bought, and neither has any prefix number.
I am not aware of any lesser value associated with the older guns, in fact some people like me prefer them, for the 'style' and apparent workmanship. Value is strictly dependent on condition, as far as I am aware, on all "First Generation" guns from 1963 up until 1979, and most people don't even draw any distinction there, from a value standpoint. They have not improved the steel in the intervening years. The only changes I can recall offhand to the original design, excepting cosmetics and the G3, are two changes to the forend support (on some of the originals the spot weld was prone to fail), the operating handle detent location was moved, and the extractor was made wider/thicker after 24 years, and they introduced and have changed the method of forend wood "reinforcement" at the rear a couple of times.
Take care of it. Mine still shoots as good as it did 45 years ago. I almost do.
Oh yeah. The newer gas system piston/seal is not as good as the originals.
What could have happened... did.
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Re: Early manufacture of 1100 affect value?
Just for comparison; my 1100 was purchased new in late-1974 and has an "M" prefix before the s/n, which number is 428xxxV. Due the fact I rarely take it out of the case, it is in perfect condition. One question: Are there grade marks on these guns and where do you find them?
Thanks.
Thanks.