Remington stamps a 2-letter code on their barrels (left side, just forward of the receiver) that indicates the month and year of manufacture of the barrel. Caveats: - If the barrel on your 1100 is not the original one that came with the gun, then all youll find out is when the barrel was made.
What years were Remington 1100 made?
Remington Model 1100Remington 1100Produced1963–presentSpecificationsMass8 lb (3.6 kg) (28 barrel)LengthVaries with model14 more rows
When did they stop making Remington 1100?
1995 410 and the 20-gauge Youth Gun with short length of pull and a 21-inch barrel made the cut. By 1995 most field-grade Model 1100s had been discontinued although others would continue to be occasionally offered on a limited basis.
Where is the serial number located on a Remington 1100?
Check the serial numbers located on the left side of the barrel on your Remington shotgun. They can be decoded to find out when your shotgun or rifle was manufactured.
Will Remington make the 1100 again?
After the 870 and 700, our next priorities are to bring back our revered model 1100 and the revolutionary V3 and VersaMax shotguns. We continue to evaluate the many other products and will make timely decisions on the direction to take as core products are up to top capacity.
When did they stop making the Remington 1100?
1995 410 and the 20-gauge Youth Gun with short length of pull and a 21-inch barrel made the cut. By 1995 most field-grade Model 1100s had been discontinued although others would continue to be occasionally offered on a limited basis.
What does LT stand for on Remington 1100 shotgun?
We dont know what the LT means. LT is the second version of 20 gauge 1100 built on a smaller, lighter, receiver.
Whats the difference between a Remington 1100 and 1187?
The main difference is that the 1187 has a gas compensation system that allows everything from light 2-3/4 shells to heavy 3 loads like buckshot and slugs to be fired from the same barrel. For the 1100 youd need two different barrels.
How much does a Remington 1100 LT-20 weight?
Model 1100 LT-20 Weight 6.75 to 7 lbs. depending on barrel length.
Will Remington continue to make ammo?
Following Remington Outdoors bankruptcy in 2020, Vista Outdoor, parent company of Federal Premium, purchased the Remington ammunition facility in Arkansas, along with most of Remingtons trademarks. American manufacturing is about to roar, and Remington ammunition is back.
Is Remington making a comeback?
Having secured a federal license to manufacture guns, the US Roundhill Group, which had purchased the Remington brand a few months ago, has announced that firearms production will resume at the historic plant in Ilion.
Will a Remington 1100 Barrel fit an 1187?
Your 1100 fore end may not fit the 1187 barrel. The contours of the gas cylinders are different. Older 1100 fore ends usually wont fit the 1187 barrel. At some point in production Remington changed the inletting and most later 1100 and 1187 fore ends are interchangeable.
How good is Remington 1100?
A used Remington 1100 is an excellent choice for clay pigeon practice or competition for the budget. Recoil is somewhat lower due to the gas system and lower recoil really helps when youre firing many boxes of shotshells in a day.