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by smokinbarrel
Wed Dec 07, 2022 9:35 am
Forum: RS / Pre - 1899
Topic: 1889
Replies: 6
Views: 1738

Re: 1889

This one has the grade stamped 2 above the serial number on the center relieved portion of water table. It also has a 17 stamped sideways a little further forward of the 2
by smokinbarrel
Wed Dec 07, 2022 5:16 am
Forum: RS / Pre - 1899
Topic: 1889
Replies: 6
Views: 1738

Re: 1889

There are still traces of case colors. The only screws that appear to have ever been touched are the firing pin retainers. It still has the original butt plate with screws still perfectly aligned. The stocks have never been sanded or refinished. Not a single pit in the bores. It has a few minor bump...
by smokinbarrel
Tue Dec 06, 2022 1:07 pm
Forum: RS / Pre - 1899
Topic: 1889
Replies: 6
Views: 1738

1889

I have just acquired a very early12ga. grade 2 1889 ser. # 3024* I've been researching in Semmer's book and find some oddities. The rib is flat with no border and it has absolutely no name markings on it at all. The locks both are stamped Remington Arms Co. but no other name stamping. The lugs on ba...