1889 Double Barrel
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Re: 1889 Double Barrel
According to the serial number chronology produced by the late Charles Semmer, and published in his book Remington Double Shotguns, a Model 1889 with serial number 71724 would be of 1895 vintage. We really need to see some pictures before we can tell you much else.
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Re: 1889 Double Barrel
When I clicked on your link I get an error message from Photobucket that says the page doesn't exist. 
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Re: 1889 Double Barrel
You can drop them here, just hit the browse and then add the file, I *believe* I have a 3 picture limit post but there's not limit on posting...
Re: 1889 Double Barrel
The '89 was offered in three grades. #1 (cheapest) had decarbonized steel barrels, #2 (better) had twist steel barrels and #3 (best) had damascus steel barrels. Whereas grades 1 - 3 had plain color case hardened metal (action body etc.), grades 4 and higher were special order and would have various levels of engraving, better wood and checkering etc.
The grade is stamped on the water table next to the S/N and on the barrels just ahead of the locking lugs.
As far as restoration I cannot determine what you have for starting material. Be prepared to spend $$$. If you are interested -- there are several people I've worked with to properly restore the metal color case harden finish. I'd be happy to supply names offline. i've always refinished my own damascus and twist steel barrels -- a long process.
The grade is stamped on the water table next to the S/N and on the barrels just ahead of the locking lugs.
As far as restoration I cannot determine what you have for starting material. Be prepared to spend $$$. If you are interested -- there are several people I've worked with to properly restore the metal color case harden finish. I'd be happy to supply names offline. i've always refinished my own damascus and twist steel barrels -- a long process.