Serial # on Nylon 66
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climbnjump
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If I recall correctly (and if not, I'm sure someone else here will 
) serial numbers were not required on .22 rifles prior to 1968. I also have a .22 purchased prior to that that has no serial number.
) serial numbers were not required on .22 rifles prior to 1968. I also have a .22 purchased prior to that that has no serial number.Gun Master
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I had a Nylon 66 years ago and can't remember where the serial # is located.
Got rid of mine when it started slam firing 3 round bursts (full automatic).
Guess the nylon parts weren't as reliable as touted back then, and why they are no longer made. Think R51, etc...
Got rid of mine when it started slam firing 3 round bursts (full automatic).
Guess the nylon parts weren't as reliable as touted back then, and why they are no longer made. Think R51, etc...
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Serial numbers were not required before the GCA of 1968. Remington didn't start until 1967.
http://www.nylonrifles.com/wp/2009/11/datecodes/
http://www.nylonrifles.com/wp/2009/11/datecodes/
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EGD-- You said:
As correctly pointed out, it probably doesn't have a serial # at all. Many .22's made prior to GCA '68 did not have numbers.
If you need it for identification purposes, you'll just have to use a minutely accurate description of the weapon. Photographs of all relevant surfaces would help. If you have to record the serial number somewhere, the S/N for your weapon is: NSN. Insurers and the like, have to deal with this problem from time to time, and they will have a mechanism in place.
I got a chance to fire a Nylon 66 back when they were "the latest thing." I was shooting 4-position .22 at the time, with a big heavy target rifle. So I found the 66 'way too jumpy, and never wanted one.
My response is DON'T!!! The rule with the Nylon 66's is, NEVER disassemble. You'll never get it re-assembled. Clean bore from the muzzle. Any disassembly requires the services of a qualified gunsmith.
As correctly pointed out, it probably doesn't have a serial # at all. Many .22's made prior to GCA '68 did not have numbers.
If you need it for identification purposes, you'll just have to use a minutely accurate description of the weapon. Photographs of all relevant surfaces would help. If you have to record the serial number somewhere, the S/N for your weapon is: NSN. Insurers and the like, have to deal with this problem from time to time, and they will have a mechanism in place.
I got a chance to fire a Nylon 66 back when they were "the latest thing." I was shooting 4-position .22 at the time, with a big heavy target rifle. So I found the 66 'way too jumpy, and never wanted one.
Just follow the instruction in the .pdf this link downloads and it's a snap to disassemble and reassemble: www.nylonrifles.com/Nylonpdf/66DIS.pdf
OK, thanks guys. yeah, I'm finally getting off my butt and recording serial #s on guns and stuff for just in case insurance purposes. This was the first gun my dad bought for me as a kid. That's why I still have it. I haven't fired it in years. I still have the "instruction folder" that came with it. There are some basic takedown and cleaning instructions in there, but the pdf ku4hx sent is much more detailed. I saved it too. Thanks again.
kBob
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IIRC once Remington did start putting serial numbers on Nylons they at least initially put them on the removable metal receiver cover on the lower left side. I always wondered how the ATF felt about that. Maybe they decided the cover could be the registered part.
As long as you follow the directions and lay your parts out orderly there is no big deal to stripping a Nylon or GR8 if you prefer a Brazilian accent. I had to take apart a GR8 that was very new looking and clean, appeared un fired, and was entirely missing its ejector from its slot in the left side of the actual plastic receiver. If a guy with all left thumbs for fingers like me can do it, so can most folks.
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As long as you follow the directions and lay your parts out orderly there is no big deal to stripping a Nylon or GR8 if you prefer a Brazilian accent. I had to take apart a GR8 that was very new looking and clean, appeared un fired, and was entirely missing its ejector from its slot in the left side of the actual plastic receiver. If a guy with all left thumbs for fingers like me can do it, so can most folks.
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benEzra
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I had a 1966 model (150th anniversary edition) and it was unnumbered, as I recall. I did have to disassemble it for cleaning once when it became so gunked up from 50 years' worth of .22 that it began to fail to cycle.
Sounds like your firing pin was stuck in the forward position from powder residue, or something like that. AFAIK there are no nylon parts on the gun that could cause a slamfire. The receiver was nylon and incredibly durable, and the bolt and internal fire control parts were steel.
Catpop
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I once had a Mohawk brown 66. The serial # was on the left lower rear of the cover as Kbob said. I wish I had kept it, we gathered many squirrels together and it never malfunctioned.
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Hunterdad
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The number on mine is on the left side of the receiver
Bottom Gun
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I had one that had the serial number on the receiver and another had the serial number on the underside of the barrel. Both were Apache Black models.
351 WINCHESTER
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Easy to take apart for cleaning contrary to what lots of folks have heard. Just don't take the whole thing apart as it is not necessary. Easy as pie to take the barrel off for cleaning.
highlander 5
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I've a well used 66 and the serial number is on the sheet metal cover.
If you didn't know 2 66s were used to set a Guinness world record,the gentleman's name escapes me but he shot at 100,010 wooden blocks thrown into the air and missed 10.
If you didn't know 2 66s were used to set a Guinness world record,the gentleman's name escapes me but he shot at 100,010 wooden blocks thrown into the air and missed 10.
Catpop
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Tom Frye, exhibition shooter for Remington in 1962 or 1966.
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351 WINCHESTER
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Tom Frye couldn't hold a candle to Herb Parsons who shot for Winchester. Frye had boys toss those wooden blocks and reload his rifles. It's pie easy to hit an object in the air that's thrown properly, with a rifle.
Catpop
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351 Winchester, who is herb parsons? Did he set a record with the 66 also?
By the way, I have a rifle that shoots a cartridge named after you. You must be famous!
Haha, catpop
By the way, I have a rifle that shoots a cartridge named after you. You must be famous!
Haha, catpop
351 WINCHESTER
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Catpop - Herb Parsons was Winchester's trick shooter. I had a video of him for a while and he was truly amazing with anything he shot. I think his family still sells videos - google him.
I was famous once, but that was a long time ago lol.
I was famous once, but that was a long time ago lol.
Old judge creek
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The nylon 66s were not serial numbered initially, but were following the 1968 GCA. My youngest son still has his and it is serial numbered and my Remington Nylon 76 Trail Rider
(nothing more than a Remington LEVER ACTION Nylon 66) also wears a serial number.
I hafta admit the old shooter still does a fine job... you can see how badly I've abused it
(nothing more than a Remington LEVER ACTION Nylon 66) also wears a serial number.
I hafta admit the old shooter still does a fine job...
you can see how badly I've abused it AStone
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Wish I'd kept mine. Took lots of squirrels in the late 60s and early 70's.
I was a fool to sell it.
About to buy another Remington with "nylon" furniture.
I was a fool to sell it.
About to buy another Remington with "nylon" furniture.
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