Lots of numbers, not sure what they mean

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EvilTweety
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Lots of numbers, not sure what they mean

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Hello,

I have what I think is an 1889 shotgun that I inherited from my father. There are lots of numbers stamped in various places. I've attached images of each. Can someone help me understand what each means? Thank you!
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Brian in SLC
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Re: Lots of numbers, not sure what they mean

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From my limited knowledge...

The 59XXX number is the serial number, indicating an 1894 date of manufacture.

The "2" would indicate grade 2...?

"38" and "55" would be the pellet count from each barrel for a relative choke.

Rest might be assembly numbers...
dieNusse1
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Re: Lots of numbers, not sure what they mean

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The 2 stamped on the barrels and to the left of the S/N on the water table does indicate Grade 2. The '89 was offered in three off-the-shelf grades. #1 has decarbonized steel barrels, #2 (better) has twist steel while #3 (best) has Damascus steel. Also the wood quality increased slightly as the grade increased. Grades 4 - 7 were special order only.

The numbers on the lugs indicate degree of choke. Remington used 1 1/4 oz loads of #8 shot (511 pellets) to determine choke so your numbers indicate about 66% & 69% or Improved Modified and almost Full.
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