Remington SbyS Identification Help

[Keupa]

Good morning! I am looking for some help with a gun that I recently inherited from my wife’s grandfather’s house. I’ve done as much digging I can to identify a year for it based on the SN which I believe is 77613. It is a Remington Double Barreled Shot Gun, Grade 3, with Damascus steel barrels, and exposed hammers. The stock is missing the end plate, has a chunk missing from the bottom, and is split from end to the grip. Besides the stock, the gun is in good condition with no damage that I can see to the barrels. It would need a really good cleaning, but at this point, I’m not sure if it would be wise to shoot it or not. I’m not sure how much it would cost to have a gun shop clean it up and get it shot ready.

I think I found the year being 1897, but I am curious on finding any other information that would be good to have on hand for conversation.

[dieNusse1]

You are correct, your gun entered service in 1897. It's a model 1889.

The numbers 30 and 36 stamped on the barrel lug indicate choke. As I recall, Remington used a 1 1/4 oz load of #8 shot (512 pellets) fired at a 30 inch circle from 40 yards to determine choke. A leading 3 is assumed so 330/512 = 0.64 and 336/512 = 0.66. Both barrels are IM.

The 1889 was rated for the smokeless powders of the day. After having the gun checked by a smith, loads under 7500 psi should be safe. I usually shot BP which more fun but a messy clean-up.

[Researcher]

With the Damascus barrel your gun is a No. 3. From the 1898 Remington Arms Co. catalog --

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