Remington Society

Okay, I'm no expert, but I'll start the discussion. 1. The article calls the Remington Model 1889 the "Remington New Model 1889." While certainly it was a 'new' model when it was introduced, in my limited reading on the gun I've only seen it referred to as the "Remington Model 1889.&q...

Thanks Researcher, I hadn't heard that about SAAMI. While none of the double guns I own (the newest is a 1942 L. C. Smith) have the gauge or chamber length marked on them, nearly all my pre-WWII pumps and automatics have at least the gauge clearly marked. My oldest auto is a Remington M11 20 gauge f...

Thanks, dieNusse1. I guess the different ways they marked these old guns adds to their charm, although it would be nice to know what some of the marks mean. You're right about the stamping of gauge and chamber length. I don't think any of my pre-WWII double guns have that information visible, althou...

I just got a 12-gauge Model 1900 ejector gun, serial number 365xxx. The back section of the rear locking lug is stamped "27" on the left side and "MOD" on the right. I assume 27 means 327 pellets out of the 511 in the test charge went into the 30" circle, meaning the left ba...

I just joined the forum. I must have inherited my admiration for Remington guns from my father, he thought they were the best. I have several Model 31 pumps, a Model 11 20 gauge, a Model 17 pump and several Model 51 pistols. I just bought a 12 gauge Model 1900 SxS and will be posting some questions ...