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Thanks for the additional info.

So if I am not hunting with it, can I remove it? Is it that easy or is there something else to do to increase the number of shells it will hold?

Thanks for the info.

I removed the barrel and did not find any other markings. I did find two other interesting things....

When I pulled the barrel and removed the retainer cap I found a piece of wood in it. At first I was like, that is odd. I pulled it out and it actually has Remington markings ...

New Member - I have, what appears to be a very early Model 17. It is marked "The Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge Co Inc" Model 17 (top of barrel) with low 4 digit serial number (21xx) and no reciever side markings. patent date June 15, 1915 with B0 above the serial number. It is marked "FULL ...

New Member - I have, what appears to be a very early Model 17. It is marked "The Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge Co Inc" Model 17 (top of barrel) with low 4 digit serial number (21xx) and no reciever side markings. patent date June 15, 1915 with B0 above the serial number. It is marked "FULL ...