From what I have come up with already I think my rifle was made in 1942 or 1964.The cerial number is C6289708 it is a short action 308 Win. There is a WI or a WL on the side of the barrel near the action.There is also a REP on the barrel near the action.Any help would be apreciated.Thanks in advance.

Hello;
1942 is out. the .308 didn't appear until the late fifties and I'm sure the 700 wasn't made till after the war.
Grizz

Yes you are correct.I also have found out that the ADL didn't come out until 1962.

I don't have my bluebook with me, but a section in the back provides what you're looking for. If I remember correctly, the barrel code (WI or WL)would indicate the month/year of manufacture. I can't remember if it's stamped when the barrel in manufactured or when the gun is assembled. Nevertheless, the month is based on the coding of B L A C K P O W D E R X, B being first month, X being twelth month. Therefore, W would mean your gun/barrel was manufactured in August, and the I or L will be your year code. Somebody out there look in the back of the Bluebook of Gun Values and fill in the blanks i've left here.



I suspect the L stands for 1964 based on your post. Good luck.



TJ

Remington got back to me yesturday and told me that my rifle was made in 1988.They traced it by the serial number.Thanks for all the replies.

I have a 700 .308 with a "C629..." serial number and it was made in late 1988 so Remington gave you good info.

Rick