Remington Model 11 Serial Number Date Chart

FIREARMS INFORMATION

I got an email back from Marlin about my 336 manufacturing date. The guy said there is no chart he could send me but he did say the serial number: MR22xxxC signifies a manufacture date in 2012. No other information was given. My guess is that it was manufactured in February 2012. The rifle's serial number contains two letters that denote the month and year of manufacture. The first letter corresponds to the month. Each of the 12 months of the year correspond to a letter in the word 'blackpowderx.' For example, 'b' represents January and 'x' represents December. Founded in 1816 by Eliphalet Remington. Company has distinction of being oldest firearms manufacturing firm in United States. Since 1856, it has been known by four different names: between 1856 and 1888, E. Remington & Sons; 1888-1910, Remington Arms Company; 1910-1925, Remington Arms U.M.C. Company (Union Metallic Cartridge Company); and 1925 to present, Remington Arms Company.

Remington never (*) (**) used serial numbers to identify the date of manufacture of it's firearms, they however stamped a date code (spelled out below) by the first letter meaning the month and the last letter the yearof manufacture.

BARREL DATE CODE - stamped exposed on LH top rear of barrel after 1920

the following will only be stamped where applicable

#2 Part order barrel (not originally assembled to firearm)

#3 Service section received

#4 Return as received

#5 Employee sale

R.E.P. On the RH side of the barrel will be a Magnaflux, Remington proof & a test mark

If a gun is returned to the factory as a fire damaged, or blown up firearm, the factory will stamp it as a prefix to their date code with a #4 on the barrel and return it un-repaired. Then if the gun is ever subsequently returned to a warranty center or the factory by ANYONE, they will refuse to work on it as an unsafe firearm.

REMINGTON MANUFACTURING DATE CODE

stamped on LH top rear of barrel, 2 or 3 digit, (month first, year after) these will normally only be the last letters as seen below,

with the whole list shown here ONLY if it had been returned for repairs
The anchor shown here with the date code is just a symbol, as many different inspector marks will be seen

The above information was taken from Remington's own information sheet, so if your gun may not conform, then I am also at a loss in explaining.

The factory says all barrels are date code stamped, well I have found some that are not, or if they are, are so erratic stamping that trying to decipher them is impossible.

The photos below may help a bit. Both were taken off Remington 760s, with the one on the left, a 30-06 that I bought new October 10, 1954. This has been rebored to a 35 Whelen Improved. The one on the right again a 30-06, but with a shorter barrel that I made into a knock around quad rifle with pivot mounts.

Here the R represents November, & the ZZ would be 1953. The fourth digit being a 3 is inconsequential being an assembly number. There is no inspector mark on this side.

Here the first (LH) mark is the final inspector mark, the O represents July, the R would be 1968. And the F again being an assembly number.

JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC
B	L	A	C	K	P	O	W	D	E	R	X

1920 = L	1930 = Y	1940 = J	1950 = WW
1921 = M	1931 = Z	1941 = K	1951 = XX
1922 = N	1932 = A	1942 = L	1952 = YY
1923 = P	1933 = B	1943 = MM	1953 = ZZ
1924 = R	1934 = C	1944 = NN	1954 = A (JAN. AA)
1925 = S	1935 = D	1945 = PP	1955 = B
1926 = T	1936 = E	1946 = RR	1956 = C
1927 = V	1937 = F	1947 = SS	1957 = D
1928 = W	1938 = G	1948 = TT	1958 = E
1929 = X	1939 = H	1949 = UU	1959 = F

1960 = G	1970 = T	1980 = A	1990 = K
1961 = H	1971 = U	1981 = B	1991 = L
1962 = J	1972 = W	1982 = C	1992 = M
1963 = K	1973 = X	1983 = D	1993 = N
1964 = L	1974 = Y	1984 = E	1994 = O
1965 = M	1975 = Z	1985 = F	1995 = P
1966 = N	1976 = I	1986 = G	1996 = Q
1967 = P	1977 = O	1987 = H	1997 = R
1968 = R	1978 = Q	1988 = I	1998 = S
1969 = S	1979 = V	1989 = J	*1999 = T

(*) Typically from the beginning, they NEVER used serial numbers to DATE their long firearms, but date codes. That does not preclude them from also assigning serial numbers. However for factory purposes, serial numbers were not the primary method of dating a firearm. Long guns made before 1941 (WWII) were serial numbered, even the 22 calibers. After the war with numerous new 22 caliber models being introduced, serial numbers were not assigned to ALL GUNS until the Federal Gun Control Act of 1968.

(**) On 8/9/99, they stopped stamping the barrels with the date code. They however continued to mark the date code on the end flap of the shipping box for shotgun barrels however. They planned on using just the serial numbers to tell when the gun was manufactured. So there was a 2 year gap in rifle date coded barrels and the normal consumer, or gunsmith would have to contact the factory for this information. They then saw the error of their ways apparently because of being inundated by phone calls and resumed stamping the date code on the barrel on 10/1/01.

*2000 = U	2006 = A	2012 = G	2018 = M
*2001 = V	2007 = B	2013 = H	2019 = N
2002 = W	2008 = C	2014 = I	2020 = O
2003 = X	2009 = D	2015 = J	2021 = P
2004 = Y	2010 = E	2016 = K	2022 = Q
2005 = Z	2011 = F	2017 = L	2023 = R

You will notice the year code repeats itself, but over 20 years difference. in this instance, you will need to know when each model was manufactured. To find general manufacturing dates it may be best to go to the Blue Book of Gun Values, which does give manufacturing dates of most models. So even if it (the code stamping) was used on the same model that could have been production over MANY years, in all likelihood sights or stocks would be different which would indicate the different date.

You will also notice the month code spelling out BLACKPOWDERX, this is a common code in the firearms industry. Also some letters were left out if there was a chance of misidentifying a date. Also they jockeyed year letters to a new starting point in 1980.

Also for the 870 and 1100 series shotguns there was a code to identify caliber/size of the actions.
M/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

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”)
MODEL 1100 LETTER PREFIX
1964 TO APPROX. 1968: NO SERIAL NUMBER PREFIX
1968 TO PRESENT: LETTERS USED (IN SEQUENCE) L-68, M-74, N-78, P-85, R-90
LETTER SUFFIX
SAME STRUCTURE AS THE M/870

If you find marks on the underside of the barrel, they will more than likely be fitters or assembly marks, which mean nothing as to dating the firearm.

I have seen one EARLY 740 S/N 54,9XX that has a barrel date coded May of 1969, which apparently had been sent back to the factory and rebarreled with a original 740 barrel instead of a 742 which was in production at that time.

An issue that people need to be aware of, is that many Remington firearms such as the 870 series of shotguns can have their barrels easily changed or replaced. So, if the barrel is not original to the specific firearm in question the barrel date code may be meaningless. Also if there is a custom or aftermarket barrel installed it will not have these factory codes.
Compunding the issue a bit may be the fact that Remington Arms stamps their final inspector stamps and assembly (product) codes in the immediate area of the date codes. So it may be difficult at times to determine exactly what is what. With that in mind, and considering a lot of variables. If a specific Remington firearm has a serial number, Remington Customer Service is always the first source which should be checked for date of manufacture as they would be the definitive source. There are no publically accessible databases for Remington serial numbers.

With the hundreds of different Remington models produced over the past 200 years, it can sometimes be difficult to determine the age of your firearm.

Overview
Since serial numbers were not required until 1968, your firearm may not have a serial number. For models without a serial number, we may be able to determine the age by the 2-3 letters that are stamped on the barrel. If your firearm does have a serial number, if you will call or email to the address below, the serial number and model number we can determine the approximate age of your firearm.
Contact Remington through their Help Center by e-mail at info@remington.com or call their historian at 1-800-243-9700 Mon-Fri 9-5 EST. (this number may not be operationa since Remington moved to the deep south).

Back to the Main Ramblings Page

Originated 01-29-2007, Last updated 02-24-2021
Contact the author

MODEL 11-87 SERIES

Model 11-87 Premier

A 3' 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun, with 26' to 32' ventilated rib barrels having screw-in choke tubes. Blued, with checkered walnut stock. Weight about 7.75 lbs. Introduced in 1987. In 1999, offered in a left-hand version.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Premier 20 Gauge

Introduced in 1999. Built on a small frame receiver. Will chamber both 2.75' and 3' shells. Available in both 26' and 28' ventilated rib barrels, with twin beads. Barrels are built for RemChokes. Stock walnut, with gloss finish. Weight about 7 lbs.

Remington Model 11 Serial Number Date Chart

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Dale Earnhardt Tribute

Introduced in 2003 to honor Dale Earnhardt. This 12-gauge fitted with 28' ventilated rib barrel and walnut stock with checkering. Engraved on receiver is a likeness of Earnhardt, his signature and scroll work inlayed in gold. Serial numbers start with 'DE3.' Weight about 7.75 lbs.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Upland Special

Offered in 12- or 20-gauge, with 23' barrel and twin bead sights. Chambered for 3' shells. Stock walnut, with straight-grip. Choke tubes standard. Weight about: 7.25 lbs. 12-gauge; 6.5 lbs. 20-gauge. Introduced in 2000.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Premier Cantilever Scope Mount Deer Gun

Semi-automatic has a Monte Carlo stock. Option of barrel-mounted scope (not included). Optional with fully rifled barrel 21' long, with 1-in-35' twist. Also available in 21' non-rifled barrel, with Rifled and IC RemChoke tubes. Available in 12-gauge only. Sling swivel studs and camo are standard.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Premier Trap

Available in right-/left-hand models. Straight or Monte Carlo comb. 2.75' chamber, 30' ventilated rib overbored barrel and special Rem. Trap choke tubes. Model set up to handle 12-gauge target loads only.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Premier SC (Sporting Clays)

Features special target stock, with 3.16' length of pull longer than standard and .250' higher at heel. Butt pad is radiused at heel and rounded at toe. Receiver top, barrel and rib have a fine matte finish on the blueing. Ventilated rib is a medium wide 8mm, with stainless steel mid bead and Bradley-style front bead sight. Gun supplied new with these RemChoke tubes: Skeet, Improved Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified and Full. Supplied from factory with a two-barrel custom fitted hard case.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 SC NP (Sporting Clays Nickel-Plated)

Same as above, with nickel-plated receiver.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 SPS-BG Camo

12-gauge fitted with rifle sighted 21' barrel, with brown camo finish on stock and metal parts. Introduced in 1993.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 SPS-T Camo

Same as above, but supplied with 21' ventilated rib barrel with IC and Turkey Super Full RemChoke tubes. Camo finish is green. Introduced in 1993.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 SPS

12-gauge furnished with 26' or 28' ventilated rib barrel, with IC Mod. and Full RemChoke tubes. Stock black synthetic material and metal finished in black matte. In 1997, a camo version was introduced.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 SPS-Deer

Same as above, with 21' rifled sighted barrel. First introduced in 1993.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Waterfowl

12-gauge gun fitted with 28' ventilated rib barrel with choke tubes and Hi-Viz sights. Camo pattern is Mossy Oak Shadow-grass. Weight about 8.25 lbs. Introduced in 2004.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 SPS-T

Same as above, with 21' ventilated rib barrel with IC and Turkey Super Full RemChoke tubes. In 1997, a camo version was introduced.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 SPS-T Camo NWTF 25th Anniversary

Model has 21' barrel, with special fiber optic sighting system. NWTF logo on left side of receiver. Introduced in 1998.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 SP Super Magnum

Introduced in 2000. Chambered for 12-gauge 3.5' Magnum shell. Fitted with 26' or 28' ventilated rib barrel. Walnut stock, with flat finish. Recoil pad. Matte black finish. Weight about 8.25 lbs.

Remington Model 11 Serial Lookup

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 SPS Super Magnum

Same as above, with black synthetic stock. Introduced in 2000. Weight about 8.25 lbs.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 SPS-T Super Magnum (NWTF Edition)

Introduced in 2005. Features 12-gauge 3.5' chamber, 23' barrel with choke tubes and iron sights. Mossy Oak Obsession camo stock, with Monte Carlo comb. Weight about 8 lbs.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Police

Offered chambered for 12-gauge shells. Features synthetic stock, 18' barrel with bead rifle or ghost ring sights and 7-shot magazine extension. NOTE: Add $20 for rifle sights; $60 for ghost ring sights.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Custom Grade

Custom Shop model available in three levels of engraving, gold inlay, wood grade and finish, metal work finish, recoil pad/buttplate and dimensions.

Model 11-87 Custom Grade

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Custom Grade

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Custom Grade

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Sportsman Synthetic

Introduced in 2005. Features black synthetic stock, with choice of 12- or 20-gauge 3' chambers; 26' or 28' barrels with Mod. choke tube. Weight about 7.75 to 8.25 lbs. depending on gauge and barrel length. Compact model 83626 has 21' barrel and adjustable LOP.

Remington model 11 serial number date chart pdf

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Sportsman Super Magnum

In 2008, Remington added this 3.5' version of 11-87 Sportsman. Has 28' barrel. Weight 8.25 lbs.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Sportsman Rifled

A 12-gauge 3' gun, with 21' rifled barrel with cantilever scope mount. Black synthetic stock, with black metal finish. Weight about 8.5 lbs. Introduced in 2005.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Sportsman Youth

A 20-gauge 3' gun, with 21' ventilated rib barrel and choke tubes. Black synthetic stock. Length of pull 13'. Weight about 6.5 lbs. Introduced in 2005.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Sportsman Compact Synthetic

Similar to Model 11-87 black synthetic, with reduced overall dimensions.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Sportsman Youth Camo

Same as above, with full coverage in Mossy Oak Break-Up camo.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Sportsman NRA Edition

This 12-gauge 3' model fitted with 28' ventilated rib barrel, with choke tubes. Synthetic stock, with Mossy Oak New Break-Up camo. NRA logo on left side of matte black receiver. Introduced in 2005.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 SP Thumbhole

Laminated thumbhole stock 12-gauge slug gun, with 3' chamber and 21' fully rifled cantilever barrel.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 SPS-T Super Magnum

Similar to above, with pistol-grip stock and ventilated rib barrel.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 SP-T Thumbhole

This 12-gauge with 3.5' chamber is made specifically for turkey hunting. Camouflaged in Mossy Oak Obsession, with R3 recoil pad and thumbhole stock. The 23' barrel has fiber-optic adjustable rifle sights and drilled and tapped for scope mounting. Includes a Turkey Super Full choke tube and sling/swivels. Introduced 2006.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Sportsman Camo

New in 2007. Camo version of Sportsman comes in 12- and 20-gauge, with 26' or 28' barrel. Finished in Mossy Oak Break-Up camo.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Sportsman Camo Rifled

Camo 12-gauge slug gun, with 21' barrel and cantilever scope mount.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Sportsman Camo Youth

Youth model in 20-gauge, with shorter length of pull. Introduced in 2007. Weight about 6.5 lbs.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Sportsman Field

Semi-automatic shotgun chambered in 12- and 20-gauge, 2.75' and 3' shells. Features include 26' (20-gauge) or 28' (12-gauge) barrel; ventilated rib; RemChokes (one supplied); satin-finished walnut stock and fore-end with fleur-de-lis pattern; dual sights; nickel-plated bolt and trigger.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Sportsman Super Mag Synthetic

Semi-automatic shotgun chambered in 12-gauge, 3.5' shells. Features include black matte synthetic stock and fore-end; rubber overmolded grip panels on stock and fore-end; black padded sling; HiViz sights featuring interchangeable light pipe; 28' ventilated rib barrel; SuperCell recoil pad; RemChoke.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Sportsman Super Mag Shurshot Turkey

Similar to above, with ambidextrous ShurShot pistol-grip stock; full Realtree APG HD coverage; 23' barrel with fully adjustable TruGlo rifle sights. Wingmaster HD Turkey Choke included.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 SPS Super Magnum Waterfowl

This 3.5' 12-gauge finished in Mossy Oak Duck Blind camo. Has 30' barrel and includes three chokes. Weight 8.25 lbs.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Sportsman Super Mag ShurShot Turkey

New in 2008. Specialized turkey shotgun, with ShurShot stock is a 3.5' chamber 12-gauge with 23' non-ventilated rib barrel. Comes with fiber-optic rifle-type sights and synthetic stock and fore-end. Gun fully covered in Realtree APG HD camo. Weight about 7.6 lbs.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Sportsman Super Magnum Waterfowl

Full coverage in Mossy Oak Duck Blind camo. Shell-holding Speedfeed stock and three choke tubes.

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-87 Sportsman ShurShot Cantilever

Dedicated slug gun in 3' 12-gauge features 23' fully rifled barrel, with cantilever scope mount. Is matte black, with synthetic stock and fore-end finished in Realtree Hardwoods HD camo. Weight about 8 lbs.

Remington Model 11 Serial Number Date Chart 2020

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000

Model 11-96 Euro Lightweight

Introduced in 1996. Based on Model 11-87 action. Two ventilated rib barrel lengths are offered: 26' and 28' supplied with three RemChokes. Fine line engraving on receiver and checkered Claro walnut stocks are standard. Blued finish. Weight about 7 lbs. Made for one year only.

Remington Model 11 Serial Number Date Chart

NIB	Exc	V.G.	Good	Fair	Poor
^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000	^$0000