Remington Info

[kelso]

My father has given me a Remington autoloader 878 and cant find any info on this shotgun. It has beautiful etchings around the action and shoots like a dream. He said that he thought he bought it in the 50's. How long was it in production, when did it stop, is it worth anything. I'm just curious, because I cant seem to find anything on it .


Thank you!!

[TonTo]

I did a quick search and got this,nothing on value,but production appears to be '59-'63 and 63,500 produced.Hope it helps or is atleast a start.

Firearm Model History

Model 878

Description:Lightweight, gas operated, autoloading shotgun "The Automaster"Introduction Year:1959Year Discontinued:1963Total Production:63,500+/-Designer/Inventor:L.R. Crittendon with design team of Ellis W. Hailston and Harold L. HameisterAction Type:Gas operated autoloadingCaliber/Gauge:12 gaugeSerial Number Blocks:1001-65,000 approximate# of Grades Offered:A Grade – Field gun
D Grade
F Grade
Skeet D & F gradesVariations:ADL – roll engraved receiver & checkered wood
ADX field gun
BDL
SA skeet – ventilated rib barrel, roll engraved receiver, checkered wood
SX skeet – Sun grain stock and fore-end

[baltz526]

blue book lists a 100% gun at $265 so value is as a shooter. barrels are interchangable with model 58

[kelso]

Thank you gentlemen for the ifo. It was nice of you to take the time to look it up.:Christmas: