I've decided it's what I want. But, how old is old enough? Any one got a range of years I should be looking for?
And worse, how do I tell that it *is* old enough? Apparently, Remington wants you to call or email with the serial #; and it seems they're sometimes wrong (http://goo.gl/sg5v8). Is there a serial number code or pictoral wiki somewhere that shows stock checkering by years?
I found this: http://www.remingtonsociety.com/questions/BLACKPOWDERX.htm
Which is the same as this: http://oldguns.net/sn_php/remdates.php
But, it only goes up to 1972. Maybe that will become moot once my range of years question is answered. I'm not worried about how to tell if it's in good condition in this thread. (I read the sticky) Thanks Dave.
Intent is clays. But it will probably see use for other stuff as well (possibly w/ barrel changes) so I don't want the receiver limited by heat treating like some of the original 1911s are.
Thanks in advance!
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And worse, how do I tell that it *is* old enough? Apparently, Remington wants you to call or email with the serial #; and it seems they're sometimes wrong (http://goo.gl/sg5v8). Is there a serial number code or pictoral wiki somewhere that shows stock checkering by years?
I found this: http://www.remingtonsociety.com/questions/BLACKPOWDERX.htm
Which is the same as this: http://oldguns.net/sn_php/remdates.php
But, it only goes up to 1972. Maybe that will become moot once my range of years question is answered. I'm not worried about how to tell if it's in good condition in this thread. (I read the sticky) Thanks Dave.
Intent is clays. But it will probably see use for other stuff as well (possibly w/ barrel changes) so I don't want the receiver limited by heat treating like some of the original 1911s are.
Thanks in advance!
1894
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