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I've heard that the only stupid question is the one not asked so here goes. There is limited loading data for sabots and slugs in general. Assuming that either a rifled or smooth bore deer barrel is used is there any reason to believe there is any difference in pressures developed whether equal weig...

To NO DEAR - I'm always looking for suitable loads for my early Remingtons and I'd like to try yours. You posted your "recipe" but did not indicate which hull you used. Can you please supply?

Thanks in advance,

If the gun has been checked and is safe I'd go ahead and have a bit of fun. I normally use brass shells as they are easy to reload and last forever. The rule of thumb is an equal VOLUMN of BP to shot. I use 11 gauge wads in the 12 gauge brass shells. Plastic hulls work as well but won't last as long...

The 870 was introduced about 1951 and since then some 11 million have been placed in service. We normally don't provide valuations since condition is so important. However since yours seems to be NIB I would say it would be worth $400 more or less. Although NIB, it does have wear and damage and I do...

Your '89 was made in 1901. I don't believe shipping records still exist.

My first guess would be to look at 44 S&W brass also known as the 44 Russian. I don't know how available the 44 S&W is but the 44 S&W Special is a longer version of the 44 S&W and could be cut down and used. However, you may want to make a cast of the chamber to get a better idea. Good luck and enjoy.

I assume the load for a C&B pistol would be the same for a cartridge load. For a 44 cal. C&B load I use about 22 - 28 gr and 15 - 20 gr. for 36 cal. depending on the weapon. The load does affect accuracy so bit of experimentation may be needed. In both cases I use FFFG. As far as BP substitutes I've...

I assume there are loading manuals available in France that will provide the information you need to produce low pressure loads. Here, many powder and bullet manufacturers publish recommendations which usually include pressure and velocity data.

The '89s were advertised as being suitable for the smokeless powders of the day. That being said, many of us do hand load low pressure rounds. I keep mine below 5000 psia. In any event, you may want to have your '89 checked by a knowledgeable smith before loading rounds. On the other hand shooting B...

Well that's a real bummer. I don't know how French customs would treat a package marked "antique shotgun part".

If interested I have a 32" grade 3 barrel (243704) of 1904 vintage. Left barrel stamped 41 or almost Full while right is stamped 25 or IM. Reseacher is correct - have a qualified smith check the weapon before firing. The '04 barrel was made well within the smokeless era and many of us still shoot lo...

First, as to ammo I would stick to BP loads.

Restoration? The pistol appears to be in good mechanical condition and safe to fire. I think the cost to restore it would be excessive. I'd enjoy it as is but you may want to consult with Turnbull or others to get an estimate.

Good luck and enjoy!

If, as you insist, this is not a conversion, why did Remington retain the frame loading cutout?

Nice find. Too bad it's not in shooting condition. Army models were usually 44 Cal while Navy models were 36 Cal.

Remington would usually stamp three character numbers on the lugs to indicate degree of choke. If only two numbers are stamped a leading 3 is assumed. Remington used a load of 1 1/4 oz of #8 shot (511 pellets) to target a 30" circle at 40 yds. So divide your stamped number by 511 and you will have t...