A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and Mossberg shotguns brands. Essentially a Spanish Model rifle, with two bands and 30.5" barrel, all chambered for .43 Spanish cartridge. The next E. Remington & Sons hammer double was the hammers back to half cock. John Gross L limestone1863 Private Joined Sep 19, 2019 Sep 29, 2019 #6 Remington paid a royalty fee to Smith & Wesson, owners of the Rollin White patent (#12,648, April 3, 1855) on bored-through revolver cylinders for metallic cartridge use. REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY . Due to the large volume of these pistols, individual gunsmiths also produced cartridge conversions (from cap and ball versions) in a variety of calibers such as .44-40 and .45 Colt. practice to do so. damascus and extra engraving. MODELS 1882, 1883, 1885 AND 1887 . Most batch numbered revolvers have serial numbers that are three digits or less, although there are exceptions. didn't automatically rebound and protrusions on the side of the slide that While the Colt employs separate screws for the cylinder stop and trigger, those components share the same through-frame screw in the Remington design. You have a Model 1883 Remington Double Barrel shotgun. This model has the snap on Baker type forend fastener. manufacture. damascus and extra engraving. 1-steel barrel, pistol grip stock, rubber butt plate and 4 same except for engraving. Few of these have survived and no more than three have been viewed by the author, but it is certain there are more in circulation. Before 1906 both the 1894 & 1900 models had the firing pin made integral on the MODEL 1885 AND 1887-MODEL 1889, The above illustrations taken from an old Remington 1902 Remington ceased production of the Army revolver at the end of the Civil War. for each named type. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. gun"; lockplate had flat faced hammers, no rudimentary fence at the bottom of The Model 1882/3 starts with serial number 001 in 1882 and runs through 15,000+ in 1884. The next model the Many were sold to Cuban volunteer regiments serving Spain, with most found thus far with a number stamped on the wood at the front tang of the buttplate. From 1888 until the end of production, REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY marked on tang which reflects the reorganization of the company. the bolster & used a doll's head rib Mode 1874 (Hammer Lifter) 001 to 1,500. Other gathered information Named after the Spanish Civil Guard, but never been proven to be issued to them. Many, if not most, of the independent gunsmiths in the Mohawk Valley purchased completed (but not rifled) barrels from Remington and assembled them into firearms custom ordered by their customers. google_ad_height = 600; To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Even with the reduced cost, the Army, by the end of March 1862, had taken delivery from the Remington factory of only 7,250 .36-cal. The Remington revolver permitted easy cylinder removal, allowing a quick reload with a spare pre-loaded cylinder; this being an advantage over other revolver designs of the time. 149,000 were purchased by France in the war of 1870-71. The Model 1889 begins with serial number 001 in 1889 and runs through 250,401+ in 1910. Called a rolling block," it rotates at its breech a large round block behind a cartridge. that got the new Deeley lever forearm. Excellent. Major difference being M 1896 had a 1x.25" sight base which used a pinned sight blade. Practically all of these rifles have three-screw retained barrel bands. Another difference is the 1894 has a Purdey forend fastener (push button) and only. made in 10 & 12 gauges. Year starting serial number . They are otherwise identical to the original second and third Spanish contract rifles, aside from the 12.11mm chambering. SHOTGUN SERIAL NUMBERS [2], Eliphalet II forged his first rifle barrel as a young blacksmith in 1816 and finished second place in a local shooting match with it. No. largest volume made of the hammer guns, & the hammer was again different & 1885 1885-1886 16700-20200 3500 . Prices for these three-band rifles are basically high in any condition. In 1881, about 978 rifles were sold to the Kingdom of Korea with the remainder sold as surplus to Hong Kong in 1885. model" used a lever on the tang that lifted up to open the barrels and draw the The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. caliber with Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. Gun's with flat ribs will be earlier guns, & will usually have the firing pin's 1875 did away with this and featured Hepburn's designed rebounding locks, as 1-steel barrel, pistol grip stock, rubber butt plate and Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. or :heavy duck 1894 google_ad_width = 125; Many fell victim to the re-barreling vise and re-chambering craze in the 1960s to rebuild them into sporting-type rifles for more common .45-70 cartridge. parts catalog By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. LeeRoy Wisner All Rights Reserved The 1873 & 1876 were available in revolvers. You can do so through the following steps: The receiver of your Remington firearm is where you'll find the serial number. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. google_ad_height = 600; To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Numbers appear limited and were advertised in factory catalogs dated as late as 1882. Those Remington Spanish Model rifles of the Third and final contract were overproduced by several thousand more than Spain had originally ordered for the 1873 contract. The following serial number information is for Remingtion firearms manufactured after 1921 Remingtons manufactured after 1921 have a code located on the left side of the barrel near the frame that identifies the year and month of manufacture. and No. Courtesy of Terry Deem did all the later Remington hammer doubles. Remington action was fitted to surplus .58-caliber muzzle-loading Springfield parts that were transformed into a breechloader. Model 1896 was offered in 7mm Spanish Mauser, 7.65mm Mauser, .30/40 Krag, 6mm (.236 Remington) and 7.62/.30 Remington. Also on both models the 1894 and 1900, there is the 1894 patent date on the M1900, hammerless, made 10 gauge Shortly after, Remington took over a defaulted contract (by John Griffith of Cincinnati) for 5,000 U.S. Model 1841 Percussion Mississippi rifles. Remington Army and Navy Revolvers 1861-1888, Remingotn Army and Navy revolvers considers all belt models, and the Navy models as large frame, "Lot 44094 The Most Important William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody Gun Extant. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, NEW YORK, U.S.A./NEW MODEL. model" used a lever on the tang that lifted up to open the barrels and draw the The 1879 is the only lifter action Remington or :heavy duck Locally applied markings such as a Crown over RV (Regiment of Volunteers) on Spanish/Cuban versions will add 10% to 20%, depending on the condition. Remington Model 1100 Serial Number Lookup: Please know that after 1921, Remington shotguns have a code located on the left side of the barrel near the frame that identifies the year and month of manufacture. According to Flayderman's Guide (9th ed) Remington made about 1900 Remington-Beals Army Model revolvers in the 1961-1862 time period. parts catalog, REMINGTON DOUBLE BARREL Note: Add 100% for those Model 1879 Argentine rifles and carbines showing 80 to 100 percent case colors and all original raised grain wood and deep blue finish. 1882 with a conventional top lever that pushed to the right. I have collected Remington model 1894 and 1900 double for over 40 years. later gun's sometimes there is a "P" ahead of the serial number, The "P" Those in original condition with both un-refinished metal and wood bring significantly higher prices as they are not common. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Thanks for allowing me to explain. Last updated 01-04-2021 The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Among the known purchasers of the surplus Spanish Model rifles was Meiji Era Japan, which since 1868 had made at least three sizeable orders of the surplus Remington rolling block rifles of the 1868 Swedish contract. However, it is believed Remington had large numbers on hand and kept them in the catalog hoping certain customers would eventually buy them out. All markings are crisp and clear. All grades had 1/2 pistol grip stocks, hard rubber butt plates and plain Top Ribs. the 1900 has the snap on Baker type forend fastener. 1894 serial number's start with a (1) and the model 1900 serial number's start First April, 1897 catalog listed Remington's new Smokeless Powder Small Bore Military Rifle as Model 1896 until end of the year when it became Model 1897. Based on the success of filling these orders, subsequent contracts followed in the 1850s. The Beals-Remington Revolver was produced between 1861 and 1862. The early E. Remington & Sons hammer Made in 10, 12 & 16 gauges. There were seven grades of Model 1889 shotguns U.S.A./ NEW-MODEL". barrels. The first model was the 1873 also known as the "hammer lifter" as the locks The Remington revolver owes its durability to the "topstrap", solid-frame design. 1882 with a conventional top lever that pushed to the right. the Models 1876, 1878 and 1879. moved back between the hammers when the lifter was raised engaged flanges on google_ad_client = "ca-pub-5708522835464660"; Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. U.S.A. do repair and restoration on them. barrels. Exceptional Factory Engraved Gold and Silver Plated Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver with Rare Two Digit Serial Number and Incised Pearl GripsApproximately 25,000 Model 1875s were manufactured between 1875 and 1889. the bolster & used a doll's head rib. This variant of the Spanish Model is not common. Overall condition is excellent, though this revolver has been refinished. 1900 Thousands have been imported to U.S. since the 1960s. only. 36,000. shotgun with exposed hammers. pinned forearms were used, later Deely & Edge latch was used. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. 2 of 1878 the first typewriter to include both upper and lower case letters via a shift key led to the popularity of the QWERTY layout. Later Model 1897 was not catalogued in these two scarce chamberings. made. The original selling price was around $75.00 which was a high price for the time. agent whereas Eliphalet Jr. assumed the direction of the office. What grade would this be considered? 1885/87-1889 This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. [10] Accompanying the sale of the pistol were personal artifacts of Cody's including seventeen handwritten letters. 7 Superior damascus and extra fine scroll engraving. The Remington Model 51 semi-auto pocket pistol was produced from 1918 through 1926. These estimates are based on monthly deliveries to the Ordnance Department plus an allowance for defective revolvers. 134200 . The hammer exhibits 98% original case colors still retaining the deep factory blue luster. 10 gauge The best way to tell the two model's apart is by the serial numbers. Remington pressured Greece into canceling their contract to reap a higher price from the French. serial numbers as the 1882 model. on top flat, and equipped with an Austrian Werndl type rear sight, three screw retained barrel bands and long saber bayonet lug. start's with a (3) it is a model 1900. This model has a Purdey forend fastener First advertised in late 1896. No FFL, C&R or any license is required to posses, transport, sell or trade Antique guns. Single carbine barrel band with two-position 100-, 300- and 500-yard sight. Send . of the first production as a model number, however it has since become common Made in 10, 12 & 16 gauges. Get New and Used REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, INC. Firearms at GUNS.COM Choose your Firearm According to the research published in Remington Army & Navy Revolvers 1861-1868 by Donald L. Ware, Remington revolvers through serial #149,000 were accepted prior to the end of the Civil War. 300,000 - 395,000 went to a cheaper straighter buttplate. Made in 10 They were No. Also on both models the 1894 and 1900, there is the 1894 patent date on the ---- floating firing pin was around 1906. The language used here ARE the first year of production Also on the 1894 especially on These later versions may often be found in practically new, unissued condition with bright case colors. or :heavy duck Eliphalet Remington Sr. dies in 1861. As demand increased, the Remingtons added other parts to their inventory, first percussion locks made in Birmingham, England but marked with their stamp "REMINGTON", and later sets of brass gun furniture, including trigger guards, butt plates, and patch boxes. Could have been had in "ordnance or damascus steel M1889, the last & [5], In 1839 Eliphalet was joined by his oldest son, Philo Remington (to make the business "E. Remington & Son"); in 1845, his second son, Samuel, also joined the company, afterward called "E. Remington & Sons". The date your firearm was made can be deduced from these two letters. [3] The three models are nearly identical in size and appearance. Your gun appears to be well worn with most of the original finish on metal and wood gone and the checkering on the wood and engraving on the metal well worn. Is this really the serial number? with a (3). The Remington revolver was a secondary, supplemental issue firearm for the Union Army until the Colt factory fire of 1864. Model Years ser. Small single letter inspection marks are stamped on most components. Advertised until 1882. Though an obsolete, low-powered, short-range number, it still remained popular. [8], Remington, in addition, was one of the most successful gun manufacturers in the world arms trade between 1867 and 1900, specifically through the export of the Remington Rolling Block action rifle. This single-shot, large-caliber black-powder cartridge rifle was exported in the millions all over the world, including shipments to France, Egypt, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, Argentina, Mexico, and the Papal States. Remington supplied the U.S. Army with rifles in the MexicanAmerican War (1846 to 1848). double shotguns. Contact the author, HAMMER LIFTER ACTION- lockplate, made in 10 & 12 gauges. both guns. As far as I know the grade was not marked on the gun, The difference was the barrel material and the engraving. Despite not winning the match, he proceeded to make barrels to meet the growing demand for flintlock rifles in the Mohawk Valley. only. This product is not available for shipping in US state(s). made in 10 & 12 gauges. The milled slot positively secured the hammer between chambers for safe carry by placing the hammer's firing pin where it did not rest on a percussion cap, eliminating the risk of an accidental discharge if the gun was dropped or the hammer struck. ILION NEW YORK. 1-5600 didn't automatically rebound and protrusions on the side of the slide that by Mike Strietbeck Wed Jun 17, 2009 3:36 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Topics related to Pre - 1898 Remington Pistols. [7] A downside in the design of the 1858 is that the barrel and receiver are a single piece, making it more difficult to clean the barrel, as it cannot be removed. Equipped with the improved rotary extractor, this configuration accounts for a majority of sales for the next 36 years. The model E. Remington and Sons (18161896) was a manufacturer of firearms and typewriters. Extraordinary Factory Engraved, Early Production, Two-Digit Serial Number 81 "First Type, First Issue" E. Remington & Sons Model 1875 Army Single Action Revolver with Pearl Grips This revolver from c. late 1874 or early 1875 is one of the first 100 Remington Model 1875 revolvers off the line and is certainly one of the finest extant today both in terms of condition and its embellishment. No. Offered as late as 1882, this .58-caliber Berdan centerfire was one of the early ventures of Rolling Block. Please see our. There were three progressive models made: the Remington-Beals Army & Navy (18601862), the 1861 Army & Navy (18621863), and the New Model Army & Navy (18631875). 3 same by comparing their hammers with the following drawings: Due to the value and delicacy of the original revolvers, they are not recommended for modern shooting purposes.[14]. 36,000. One holds that the younger Remington wanted to purchase a rifle and lacked the money to buy one, so he made his own. Remington Serial Number and Manufacturing Data Rem-Rand Serial Numbers Data from Remington Rand Corporation Records of Advertising and Sales Promotion archived at Hagley Museum and Library Return to Machines of Loving Grace G. Semmer as published in THE GUN REPORT, July & August 1991. or "hammer lifter 100,000 - 140,700 Click here for more information. All edges are sharp. The special powder and minimal charge reduced black powder fouling, allowing revolvers to be fired as much as possible before cleaning was necessary.[5][6]. Actions on this contract had serial numbers as well and date of 1868. [4] Remington's third son, Eliphalet III, would later join the company as well. On March 7, 1888, ownership of E. Remington & Sons left possession of the Remington family and was sold to new owners Hartley and Graham of New York, New York, and the Winchester Repeating Arms Company of New Haven, Connecticut, at which time the name was . As far as the receiver parts go about the only difference is fit and finish 1865 : estimated serial numbers; jan. : jan. 7585-10885 of the first production as a model number, however it has since become common Ironically, records show Argentina procured a small number of them. 1,501 to 4,125+. Produced under license in Denmark, original Remington-made version is not commonly encountered. M1873 or "hammer lifter hammers. 10 & 12 gauges. On March 7, 1888, ownership of E. Remington & Sons left possession of the Remington family and was sold to new owners Hartley and Graham of New York, New York, and the Winchester Repeating Arms Company of New Haven, Connecticut, at which time the name was formally changed to the Remington Arms Company. I also 80% bright original high polish blue finish remains on the barrel showing isolated patches of blue flaking concentrated on the top two barrel flats with a noticeable scratch on lower right side, near lever catch. These saddle ring carbines remained part of the lineup until 1902, with most having a 20.5" barrel. Model 1897 was modified to use a more practical .25x.25" barleycorn type front sight. 1-2200 Model 1882 /1883 001 to HAMMER LIFTER ACTION- Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! 1882 15,000. It is very easy to use, it uses information from the Remington company. caliber, revolving rifle, conversion, 26" octagon barrel, converted in the 1880s, right side, 16gauge Any Argentine Model without the stamping over the chamber, and having a short saber bayonet lug is one of 2,500 ultra-rare Honduran contract rifles, which were nothing more than modified surplus Argentine variants. /* RSA 160 wide tower */ Another innovative feature (first appearing in the 1863 Model production series) was "safety slots" milled between chambers on the cylinder. 1894 serial number's start with a (1) and the model 1900 serial number's start Most are encountered in well used condition, however, they are easily identified. The former is the scarcer of the two and 30% should be added to the below-listed prices for the Long Transformed variant. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. M1883 was introduced M1885-87, used the same Whitmore Patent No. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. This was the first of the Remingtons that we often call a "1858". It will show you date of manufacture of your firearm. It was possible to lower the Whitney hammer between cylinder chambers for safe carry, but without the Remington milled slot, the Whitney cylinder could possibly slip and rotate, allowing the hammer to strike a loaded, capped chamber and cause an accidental discharge. The quick way to different between year models is by hammer shape and Original Item: Only One Available. Therefore, all of IMA's Antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world. by JoeMayo Fri Jun 05, 2009 4:31 pm, Post The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. These are difficult to price, but normally reap a far higher tag than the standard 1879 Argentine model.