Help finding info about a gun?

[Digger]

hello everyone, I have come across a old remington shotgun, Not knowing much about them the only info I can find on it is as follows,
Remington Firearms
Ser# 125950
then on barrel looks like a "A11A" with out quotes of course. anyone know where I can find out any info on this gun,
Thanks, Digger

[Digger]

Forgot to post its a hidden hammer or do they call that hammerless gun

[Researcher]

If you are talking about a hammerless double barrel shotgun marked Remington Arms Co. on the sides of the receiver, with a serial number of 125,950 then it is a Model 1894 made circa 1902. The Model 1894 was made in 10-, 12-, and 16-gauges in a variety of barrel lengths and in grades from A-Grade (the cheapest) to EEO-Grade (the most expensive), from 1894 to 1910. The first letter in the grade designation is the grade. An A-Grade would be a plain gun with extractors and Damascus barrels. If an E is appended to the grade designation the gun has automatic ejectors, that kick out the fired shell casing when the gun is opened. If an R is appended to the grade the gun has Remington Steel barrels and if an O is appended to the grade it has Ordnance Steel barrels. In 1902 the A-grade had a catalogue list price of $45 while an EEO-Grade was listed at $230. If you removed the forearm by pushing the button at the tip, then open ther gun, removing the barrels from the frame, the grade letter should be stamped on the flat part of the receiver the barrels close down on. Give us all the nimbers and markings and we may be able to tell you more.

You need to check out Charles G. Semmer's book "Remington Double Shotguns." It is available from the author 7885 Cyd Drive, Denver, CO 80221, for $60 plus $5 shipping and handling. It is invaluable if you are going to shoot, invest, collect or play in the Remington double gun field.