Rem. 700 181XXX: When was it made?

[stmcelroy]

Looking to see when my Remington 700 was made.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks,
Steve

 

[browningwgm]

Is there a 2 letter date code on the left side of the barrel?

 

[stmcelroy]

Yep, XM. Finally figured out it is December 1965.

Six years older than me.

Steve