New to this forum so apologies if I have missed something already posted.
I just bought a new-to-me and
apparently unfired Remington 700 Classic in .223 Rem. with Leupold 1-piece base and rings.
Ser. # is E6647XXX On right side of barrel is a triangle with J inside it. Then an oval with REP inside it followed by an F just to the right of the oval.
The rifle has the key-lock gizmo on the left of the bolt shroud.
How can I figure the date of mfg.? It doesn't seem to follow the pattern I have read in other posts.
Forgive my ignorance and thanks for any replies.