Looking for info on an 1889

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Howard
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Looking for info on an 1889

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I’m looking to help my dad find out info on what we think is a 1889..
I have found the serial number, barrel numbers and various other single and triple digit numbers. It is a Remington Arms co. Ilion NY double hammer. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Numbers on barrels are 38 and 43, number on forearm has serial and 262
dieNusse1
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Re: Looking for info on an 1889

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It's an '89. All previous doubles were stamped E. Remington & Sons. The company went broke in about 1887 or 1888 and was reorganized as the Remington Arms Co. in 1888.

If you supply the S/N, we can determine the year it left Ilion.

I assume the 38 & 43 on the barrel lug are pellet counts. Remington used 1 1/4 oz of #8 shot to test pattern their guns. There are 511 pellets in 1 1/4 oz and a leading 3 is assumed in the pellet count --- so -- 338/511=66% or improved modified choke.

There is another number stamped to the left of the S/N on the water table which indicates grade. Remington produced three off-the-shelf grades. #1 has decarbonized steel barrels, #2 (better) has twist steel barrels and #3 (best) has Damascus steel barrels. Grades 4 - 7 were only available via special order.
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