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by Gene Myszkowski
Mon Jul 06, 2015 10:05 am
Forum: RS / Post - 1898
Topic: HELP with a 3200
Replies: 1
Views: 1347

Re: HELP with a 3200

Remington had a 1 of 500 International and Pigeon Grade variation. 116 of these were engraved by Fissette of Belgium with a few having gold inlays. No serial numbers were listed in the records. The 4th Q 2008 RSA Journal had an article on engraved Remingtons and had a table showing 3 3200s engraved ...
by Gene Myszkowski
Thu Mar 06, 2014 3:03 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: First breach fired rolling block found ?
Replies: 16
Views: 6510

Re: First breach fired rolling block found ?

I am a member of the Remington Society Research Team that found the 1920 Museum catalog and have a copy. The entry reads 66 Rem B L rifle 50 RF cal 39" bbl Case 21 12-4 . The listing was put together 11.1.20 by Melbourne Chambers. The guns were listed in rack order as tag #1 reads Rem rep shotg...
by Gene Myszkowski
Wed May 18, 2011 8:03 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Help with Remington-Lee 45-70 (Navy)
Replies: 2
Views: 2150

Re: Help with Remington-Lee 45-70 (Navy)

Hi Jim, My emails were hacked a while back but I found one of your messages. The Remington serial number should be 50803. The highest Model 1885 serial number to turn up so far is 54958. WW Kimball inspected the first 1,950 Navy rifles with US Navy numbers from 1001 to 2950. The first 1,650 rifles w...
by Gene Myszkowski
Thu Apr 08, 2010 9:13 am
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: 721 Premier 300 H&H...doesn't look right to me
Replies: 10
Views: 3985

Re: 721 Premier 300 H&H...doesn't look right to me

If you go to the second page of this forum and look at WesF's post - model 721F and model 8 grade 5 questions - he has a nice Model 721F pictured. The F after the Model is clearly pictured. The style of the engraving scrolls is a bit different from later Runge and Ennis work but little is known abou...
by Gene Myszkowski
Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:30 pm
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: 721 Premier 300 H&H...doesn't look right to me
Replies: 10
Views: 3985

Re: 721 Premier 300 H&H...doesn't look right to me

One of the keys to IDing factory engraved arms is whether the serial number, Remington logo and model designation are engraved or if there is a "D or F" after the Model . The serial number looks engraved as the factory lightly stamped them on production rifles. I would like to see the Remi...
by Gene Myszkowski
Sun Mar 14, 2010 6:02 pm
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: Remington 180th Anniversary - Number of 5 gun sets
Replies: 32
Views: 12963

Re: Remington 180th Anniversary - Number of 5 gun sets

The sets were a special order out of Canada. We know the original asking price but aftermarket sales have been nil. I agree - my 7400 has spectacular wood. As to price it might be worthwhile to contact Tim (Playtimefun) to find out what Cabelas - Canada is asking for their sets. Special orders are a...
by Gene Myszkowski
Sun Mar 14, 2010 2:49 pm
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: Remington 180th Anniversary - Number of 5 gun sets
Replies: 32
Views: 12963

Re: Remington 180th Anniversary - Number of 5 gun sets

As noted above very few change hands so pricing is difficult. I have a Model 7400 serial number ER028 and paid a small premium in 2002 over a regular 7400 as the dealer wanted to move it. His original price was in the range of a Model Four Anniversary rifle. Most interesting that serial number 29 ha...
by Gene Myszkowski
Sat Feb 27, 2010 3:35 pm
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: mod 721F and mod 8 grade 5 questions
Replies: 11
Views: 4690

Re: mod 721F and mod 8 grade 5 questions

Wes - No sooner that I posted I remembered that the 1950 Remington High Grade catalog showed a 722F. The statement is correct as the production summaries do not show any high grade M722s sold. I have added a picture of the 722F from the catalog as well as pics of the Ennis and Runge signatures. RPR7...
by Gene Myszkowski
Sat Feb 27, 2010 3:00 pm
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: mod 721F and mod 8 grade 5 questions
Replies: 11
Views: 4690

Re: mod 721F and mod 8 grade 5 questions

Wes - The 721F is very nice and rare. According to the chart on p. 72 of Lacy's book on Model 700s only 13 high grade (D & F) Model 721s and no Model 722s were made. Production of the 721Fs were: 1951 - 3, 1952 - 2 and 1953 - 2. Yours is the first that I have seen with a gold inlay. I was not ab...
by Gene Myszkowski
Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:43 pm
Forum: RS / Post - 1898
Topic: Sportsman 48F
Replies: 5
Views: 2040

Re: Sportsman 48F

Is it the 11-48 auto 12 1954 Premier offered by GP Firearms? If so you would need close ups of both sides, bottom and top of the receiver as well as pictures of the stock. The detail of the engraving is not clear on the website. The 12 gauge barrels were normally 26" to 32". I have a recor...
by Gene Myszkowski
Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:24 pm
Forum: RS / Post - 1898
Topic: Sportsman 48F
Replies: 5
Views: 2040

Re: Sportsman 48F

Factory hand engraved firearms start with a clean receiver and the Remington logo, Model, grade and serial number are hand engraved either on the side or bottom of the receiver. See attached auction catalog pictures. Typical factory "F" grade engraving is 3 game scenes on each side but the...
by Gene Myszkowski
Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:43 am
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: 760 magazine question
Replies: 7
Views: 3052

Re: 760 magazine question

Richard Pearson of The Clip Joint PO Bx 67, Centerville, PA 16404 helped me a great deal with getting a number of the early magazines shown in my Autoloading & Pump Action book. He has tables at the Syracuse Gun Show and a number of PA shows. Very helpful. A smooth side, no ribs, magazine would ...
by Gene Myszkowski
Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:34 am
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: 760/7600 stock question
Replies: 2
Views: 1471

Re: 760/7600 stock question

I have used an aftermarket synthetic stock on my 7600 that was listed for both the 760 and 7600 with no problems.

Gene
by Gene Myszkowski
Sun Dec 27, 2009 9:14 pm
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: 760 magazine question
Replies: 7
Views: 3052

Re: 760 magazine question

Caliber .270 Winchester was added to the line in the March 31, 1953 Remington catalog. The magazine with holes was used up to late 1953 or early 1954 when the side hole was dropped and the feed lips were slightly changed. The third version with the vertical side ribs was introduced in mid to late 19...
by Gene Myszkowski
Sun Dec 27, 2009 8:05 pm
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: 760 magazine question
Replies: 7
Views: 3052

Re: 760 magazine question

That post still stands as the RSA Research Team has not found any additional information in the archives or from chatting with long time employees.

Gene