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- Fri Dec 06, 2019 7:07 am
- Forum: RS / Pre - 1899
- Topic: Michigan resources for Model 1882 SXS high grade 12 GA
- Replies: 2
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Re: Michigan resources for Model 1882 SXS high grade 12 GA
ANY attempt at a clean-up, done wrong, will substantially diminish the value and collectability of the gun. Simply wipe down the metal parts with RemOil at this point. Bachelder in Grand Rapids could give you an idea as to the cost of a check and clean vs. a full restoration, and then do the work. ...
- Mon Dec 02, 2019 3:14 pm
- Forum: Remington Advertising
- Topic: "Tribute to a Dog"
- Replies: 0
- Views: 52
"Tribute to a Dog"
1929 Remington-U.M.C. poster by Lynn Bogue Hunt http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1373/6511424/17554609/414306054.jpg The closing argument by George Graham Vest (later a U.S. Senator) in the 4th trial of Lon Hornsby for shooting "Old Drum", the coonhound of his brother-in-law Charles Burden, held ...
- Sat Oct 05, 2019 4:10 pm
- Forum: Remington Advertising
- Topic: "And Now For The Traps!" 1915
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1632
- Sat Oct 05, 2019 4:08 pm
- Forum: Remington Advertising
- Topic: The Remington "Cubs" Series
- Replies: 3
- Views: 413
Re: The Remington "Cubs" Series
This is the latest "Cubs" ad I've found; Breeder and Sportsman, April 14, 1917


- Thu Oct 03, 2019 11:48 am
- Forum: Remington Advertising
- Topic: The Remington "Cubs" Series
- Replies: 3
- Views: 413
Re: The Remington "Cubs" Series
Breeder & Sportsman, Sept. 28, 1912


- Sun Sep 29, 2019 2:27 pm
- Forum: Remington Advertising
- Topic: The Remington "Cubs" Series
- Replies: 3
- Views: 413
Re: The Remington "Cubs" Series
Also signed "Kemble"

There were lots of "Cubs" ads, and pamphlet covers. Please add any images that you have to the thread.

There were lots of "Cubs" ads, and pamphlet covers. Please add any images that you have to the thread.
- Sun Sep 29, 2019 2:22 pm
- Forum: Remington Advertising
- Topic: The Remington "Cubs" Series
- Replies: 3
- Views: 413
The Remington "Cubs" Series
There were (at least) two variants of the "Cubs" advertising series about 1912-1917; one by Lynn Bogue Hunt, who provided cover illustrations for Boys' Life, Field & Stream and other sporting magazines, and advertising illustrations for Remington-U.M.C., Winchester, DuPont and others This was in "Ou...
- Sun Sep 29, 2019 1:56 pm
- Forum: Remington Advertising
- Topic: F.X. Leyendecker American Marksmen & Sportsmen Series
- Replies: 3
- Views: 823
Re: F.X. Leyendecker American Marksmen & Sportsmen Series
The Leyendecker illustrations were also used for envelopes




- Sun Sep 29, 2019 1:49 pm
- Forum: Remington Advertising
- Topic: Remington's 1929 "Tribute To A Dog"
- Replies: 0
- Views: 677
Remington's 1929 "Tribute To A Dog"
http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1373/6511424/17554609/414306054.jpg Illustration by Lynn Bogue Hunt. The quotation is from the closing argument by George Graham Vest (later a U.S. Senator) in the 4th trial of Lon Hornsby for shooting "Old Drum", the coonhound of his brother-in-law Charles Burde...
- Wed Sep 11, 2019 9:05 am
- Forum: RS / Pre - 1899
- Topic: In need of info on a Remington 1889 model
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1393
Re: In need of info on a Remington 1889 model
Indeed
1 1/4 oz. 3 1/2 Dr. Eq. BULK Smokeless was about 11,500 psi
1 1/4 oz. 3 1/2 Dr. Eq. DENSE Smokeless was 12,500 psi
SAAMI allows the maximum average pressure for 2 3/4” and 3” shotgun shells to be 11,500 psi +/- 900 psi.
1 1/4 oz. 3 1/2 Dr. Eq. BULK Smokeless was about 11,500 psi
1 1/4 oz. 3 1/2 Dr. Eq. DENSE Smokeless was 12,500 psi
SAAMI allows the maximum average pressure for 2 3/4” and 3” shotgun shells to be 11,500 psi +/- 900 psi.
- Sat Sep 07, 2019 4:27 pm
- Forum: RS / Pre - 1899
- Topic: Remington 1894 16ga Grade B from Argentina
- Replies: 4
- Views: 722
Re: Remington 1894 16ga Grade B from Argentina
¡Bienvenido Jose! Steel barrels were introduced on the Remington Hammerless Model of 1894 in the Remington Arms Co. April 1897 catalogue. If Ordnance steel, it should be so marked. It appears that the metal parts have been polished and the top lever blued when the barrels were blued. If done with ho...
- Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:22 am
- Forum: RS / Pre - 1899
- Topic: The Grand
- Replies: 3
- Views: 764
Re: The Grand
1912 W. E. Phillips, Chicago Amateur, captured the Grand American Handicap after Shoot-Off of Tie with H.D. Duckham of Kenton, Ohio.; using a Remington pump


- Mon Aug 26, 2019 10:45 am
- Forum: Remington Advertising
- Topic: F.X. Leyendecker American Marksmen & Sportsmen Series
- Replies: 3
- Views: 823
Re: F.X. Leyendecker American Marksmen & Sportsmen Series
Full page ads also appeared. The October duck hunter


- Sun Aug 25, 2019 12:57 pm
- Forum: Remington Advertising
- Topic: F.X. Leyendecker American Marksmen & Sportsmen Series
- Replies: 3
- Views: 823
Re: F.X. Leyendecker American Marksmen & Sportsmen Series
American Sportsmen July http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1373/6511424/17710152/414283372.jpg August http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1373/6511424/17710152/414283359.jpg "Lunchtime" http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1373/6511424/17710152/414283358.jpg September https://books.google.com/books...
- Sun Aug 25, 2019 12:52 pm
- Forum: Remington Advertising
- Topic: F.X. Leyendecker American Marksmen & Sportsmen Series
- Replies: 3
- Views: 823
F.X. Leyendecker American Marksmen & Sportsmen Series
Remington commissioned F.X. Leyendecker (younger brother of J.C. Leyendecker) in 1919 to produce an "American Marksmen" series (6) and "American Sportsmen" series (6). The theme was "Remington UMC For Shooting Right". The ads appeared in sporting magazines including Outing, Outers' Recreation, Hunte...