1894 repair parts - help

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Redbrushjack

1894 repair parts - help

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I have a Remington 12 gauge double barrel [side by side] shot gun that I am trying to locate information on repair parts.

The serial number of the gun is 117491. It has Damacus barrels.

There appears to be a part missing from the fore end. I have the gun at a gun shop in Houston, Texas [Briley’s] and they have told me I need to obtain a part or pattern for the parts needed so they can make parts.

From previous phone conversations I believe the gun is a Model 1894. How can I confirm that the gun is actually a1894 from the serial number? Or other model.

Do you know of someone that maintains a supply of the parts or patterns. A schematic of the exploded view of the fore end parts would also be helpful.

Any help in locating this information or a source to discuss where I could obtain this information would be deeply appreciated. If you have the parts could I connect you with the gunsmith at Briley’s to coordinate the repair? Or what would you suggest to be the best way for me to get the gun repaired?

It is great old gun and I am trying to restore it. I believe it has been in the family since it was bought.

Thank you for your time and assistance.
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Re: 1894 repair parts - help

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From your serial number your gun is a Model 1894. The Model 1900s had serial numbers in the 300000 range. The Model 1894s had serial numbers in the 100000 range, and yours would be from the year 1900. The Model 1894s had a Purdey-style push-botton on the tip of the forearm for removal, while the Model 1900s had a Baker-style J-spring snap-on/off forearm. Here is the parts diagram from the 1901 Remington Arms Co. catalogue --

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A few of the more commonly needed parts for Model 1894/1900 doubles are manufactured by Wisners --

http://www.wisnersinc.com/shotguns/remi ... ouble.html
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