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Pictures would help. Photos of the tang area as well as any other marks or stamps.

As long as it's for a novel I don't think it really matters. A good smith could chamber and time a NMA for any of the rounds mentioned. Also, have you ruled out rimfire rounds available during this time period?

As I recall the 44 Colt started life in 1871 and the 44 Rem in 1875. The Colt lasted until about 1940 while the Rem only until 1890. Both were heeled bullets with similar characteristics. I believe either would work in a NMA.

You are correct, your gun entered service in 1897. It's a model 1889.

The numbers 30 and 36 stamped on the barrel lug indicate choke. As I recall, Remington used a 1 1/4 oz load of #8 shot (512 pellets) fired at a 30 inch circle from 40 yards to determine choke. A leading 3 is assumed so 330/512 ...

It would help if you posted in the correct subject area and included a subject line.

Will be going to an auction next week. A 725 in 30-06 is on the docket. Any comments about general pros/cons.

Who is dmitriy and why are his posts still on the site?

There's an interesting article on muzzleloadingforum.com showing a half stock rifle. The barrel, lock and patch box are stamped Remington.

I believe that Remington started about 1816 making barrels. These I assume were sold to gunsmiths.

Pictures would be helpful.

Wow! My first impression is that the frame is fresh out of the mold.

What is the S/N located on the frame under the left grip? The S/N on the bottom of the barrel? The S/N on the trigger guard tab?

How is the address on top of the barrel marked?

In any event, we need more pictures.

I don't see the final inspectors cartouche on the left grip. Has it been refinished and is now too faint to read? It should be located right below the mounting screw.

I'm by no means an expert on these models but here goes.

Your NMA seems to date from Jan or Feb 1864.

The w and p are sub-inspector stamps. LF appears to be added by a former owner at some point.


Is there a final inspector cartouche stamped on the left grip?


Has the gun been chromed or nickel ...

You might try Garland Jackson @ 330-669-2138. If he can't help any competent gunsmith should be able to make a spring. I don't recall if there is a right and left hand spring. If you still have the original that would help. 1900 & 1894 springs should interchange.

Should be easy to fabricate if necessary. Suitable bolt should be found at local hardware store.

I have an extra 1889 barrel which has a front sight. I assume it's the same as found on a 1900. If I can remove it safely you can have it.

Suggestions for removing it. Heat?

Yes it was placed in service in 1910.

Is the hole for the front sight present or have the barrels been shortened? I don't think an original sight can be found unless you can take one off a scrape barrel from another 1900 or 1894. However, you might try Dixie Gun Works for a sight that can be ...