Wondering about 110 differences

[neohiojohn]

I am new to getting really involved with my firearms and I just purchased a 110E .308 Win from an individual and he knew nothing about the gun (apparently it was left to him when his dad passed). I have been reading about the 110 and am curious as to the differences between the 110E Series J and K and what does the Series designate. My serial number is E539747.

[savman]

I am no expert, but what I have been told that the letter starting the serial number pertains to the year of manufacture. I'm sure someone with more knowledge will chime in.

[mousemotors]

The "E" refers to the economy model I believe that was specifically built for discount stores. This actually saved the company from going out of business at one time. I had one in the .223. It was a no frills model. Short action of 308 started production in 1959. Is it actually stamped 110E on the barrel or are you saying it is a "E" because the serial # starts with a E? By the serial # it was made after 1995.

[sharpshooter]

The E prefix tells me it was made from 1982-89. If it's stamped series"J" or "K", it tells me that it is an intermediate action with a 4.522 action screw spacing.

[neohiojohn]

Sorry took so long to reply been out of town. yes it is stamped "110E" and the serial number starts with an "E".