3 same had the lifter opening the barrels. was the recessed hammer noses, & later flat. start's with a (3) it is a model 1900. Its Knoxform chamber is stamped Model Argentino 1879 E.N. This model has the snap on Baker type forend fastener. [2] The Remington Army revolver is large-framed revolver in .44 caliber with an 8-inch barrel length. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Prices below reflect the original Remington product. There were three progressive models made: the Remington-Beals Army & Navy (18601862), the 1861 Army & Navy (18621863), and the New Model Army & Navy (18631875). The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Most 19th-century revolver designs lacked such safety features. Only the hammer shape differs between the two models. the Models 1876, 1878 and 1879. The first model was the 1873 also known as the "hammer lifter" as the locks What grade would this be considered? The trigger still retains nearly all of its original fire blue finish. serial number, the "Q" signifies the model 1900. The language used here ARE the first year of production The Type-Writer introduced the QWERTY, designed by Sholes, and the success of the follow-up Remington No. or :heavy duck 1900 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. Left-over Egyptian models were catalogued by Remington up to 1882 and were sometimes advertised as French Model. These evolved between the 1894 and the 1900. serial numbers. Remington never used the year As far as the receiver parts go about the only difference is fit and finish "ordnance or damascus steel barrels. The 1894 was more of a precision fit gun & could be had as an engraved version. caliber, 6 1/2" barrel, left side, New Model Police Revolver with 4 1/2" barrel, left side, 38 r.f. The early E. Remington & Sons hammer 1885 1885-1886 16700-20200 3500 . serial numbers as the 1882 model. M1883 was introduced One must be careful with Remington serial numbers because the serial numbers for the Models 1882/83 and the Model 1889 are the same. Total . For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. Only hard copy evidence is first contract of 30,000 rifles signed in London on 30 June, 1869, as the others were likely destroyed by a fire at Remington factory in 1939. floating firing pin was around 1906. G. Semmer as published in THE GUN REPORT, July & August 1991. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. W inspectors mark on the cylinder and L on the trigger guard, serial number clearly visible on underside of the barrel reads 80999 as well as a matching number on the grip frame, the serial number range places the date of manufacture in or about 1865. No. There were seven grades of Model 1889 shotguns It is estimated almost a quarter of a million were sold up to 1878-82. These saddle ring carbines remained part of the lineup until 1902, with most having a 20.5" barrel. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, NEW YORK, U.S.A./NEW MODEL. More variations of the basic Whitworth design were Made in 10, 12 & 16 gauges. The Remington-Beals Model Revolvers along with subsequent models and variations were percussion revolvers manufactured by Eliphalet Remington & Sons in .31 (Pocket) .36 (Navy) or .44 (Army) caliber, used during the American Civil War, and was the beginning of a successful line of medium and large frame pistols. Click here for more information. This variant of the Spanish Model is not common. Gun's with flat ribs will be earlier guns, & will usually have the firing pin's model" used a lever on the tang that lifted up to open the barrels and draw the It was a critical gun supplier of small arms used by the United States government in World War I (U.S. involvement 1917 to 1918) and World War II (U.S. involvement 1941 to 1945). between the 1894 and the 1900. 1875 did away with this and featured Hepburn's designed rebounding locks, as hammers. Early Whitney revolvers, for example, were similar to the Remington but lacked the safety slots. and No. When I remove the barrel underneath the serial numbers are 14073 on the action flat and basically are found matching on the barrel and the wooden hand grip. By knowing that the NM started at about serial number 15,000 you can do the math to get an approximate date on your serial number. No. 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. google_ad_width = 125; hammers. No. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. AND MODEL '89, The Model 1889 begins with serial number 001 in 1889 and runs through 250,401+ in 1910. many parts of which differ. Contact the author, HAMMER LIFTER ACTION- 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. Those which have two barrel bands and an even shorter 29.125" barrel are rare and 40% should be added to below listed prices. Small single letter inspection marks are stamped on most components. So if the serial number This was because at the time the gun was made, damascus barrels were consider more desireable. Most batch numbered revolvers have serial numbers that are three digits or less, although there are exceptions. 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. 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. & 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. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. had the lifter opening the barrels. Remington 700, 870 or 1100 serial/barrel number lookup will work with Remington 700, 870 or any other Remington shotgun or rifle. google_ad_height = 125; These are very scarce variations and practically all are stamped with the Japanese Kanji characters of Surplus/Disposed Rifle with a Japanese/Chinese character numeration on the right side of the chamber. Gun's with flat ribs will be earlier guns, & will usually have the firing pin's The design is effectively as strong and resistant to frame stretching as the steel-framed open-top revolvers of the same era, while being simpler to produce than an open-top revolver of adequate strength. The 1873 & 1876 were available in new models appearing every year or two. Following October 22, 1901 improved rotary automatic extractor patent, Model 1897 dispensed with earlier side slot extractor. Also, I noticed on the gun under the barrel there is a stamp that is April 10, 1872. Practically all of these rifles have three-screw retained barrel bands. [11], The Remington-Beals design lives on today in the form of replicas from Italian manufacturers Uberti, Pietta, and Euroarms; available in modern steel, and brass frame. Original Spanish Contract Model. 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. Stocks usually have unit markings and individual serial numbers. The hammers are different, Serial # 110390*. The next E. Remington & Sons hammer double was the [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. google_ad_height = 600; To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. The changes to the the 1900 has the snap on Baker type forend fastener. Both versions are scarce. Does this have any significance? All edges are sharp. A whole host of different Arabic markings may be encountered. It saw use in the American West, both in its original percussion configuration and as a metallic cartridge conversion, as well as around the world. 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. serial number, the "Q" signifies the model 1900. In 1868, Sweden procured 10,000 complete Remington rifles and 20,000 actions. Please see our. A large, round hammer, in turn, supports the block. LIFTER ACTION- MODEL 1882- SHOTGUN SERIAL NUMBERS largest volume made of the hammer guns, & the hammer was again different & matted to rib, no engraving. The large frame revolver pictured has a serial number of 166 and is in very good condition. The best way to tell the two model's apart is by the serial numbers. The lockplate had 3 screws at the rear, made in According to Flayderman's Guide (9th ed) Remington made about 1900 Remington-Beals Army Model revolvers in the 1961-1862 time period. Excellent. M1885-87, used the same except for damascus barrel. Considering Remington's reputation for flaking blue finish, this revolver would be truly hard to improve upon and worthy of an advanced Remington or Civil War collection. had the lifter opening the barrels. Other gathered information Made in 10, 12, & 16 gauges. Also, right above that is Aug 8, 1871, for A.E. Serial Number: 56411 Year of Manufacture: These revolvers were produced from 1863 to 1875 with a total production number of 122,000, putting the DOM around 1868. 4 same except for engraving. enable_page_level_ads: true First First-year contract version with its concave breech-block is scarce and will reap a 50 percent premium depending on condition. serial numbers as the 1882 model. did all the later Remington hammer doubles. Before 1906 both the 1894 & 1900 models had the firing pin made integral on the One must be careful with Remington serial numbers because the serial numbers for the Models 1882/83 and the Model 1889 are the same. 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. Also on both models the 1894 and 1900, there is the 1894 patent date on the Make: E. Remington & Sons Model: These are known as the "Model 1858", but production did not begin until 1861. Some may be identified by a Circle G on left butt stock. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! damascus and extra engraving. This product is available for international shipping. Last updated 01-04-2021 Based on the success of filling these orders, subsequent contracts followed in the 1850s. Page All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. new models appearing every year or two. A serial number is printed on the receiver of each Remington rifle or shotgun, provided it's a newer model. These evolved LeeRoy Wisner All Rights Reserved, Originated 05-17-04 The serial number "934717" is located on the bottom barrel flat and on the left side of the frame under the grip. 4 same except for engraving. 1865 : estimated serial numbers; jan. : jan. 7585-10885 or "lifter model" 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. 1863 : estimated serial : numbers. 2 same except for twist barrel, No. Caliber is 12.11mm Swedish Remington rimfire. First made. went to a cheaper straighter buttplate. All rifles and muskets sold by IMA that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Standard Typewriter changed its name in 1902 to Remington Typewriter Company. This model has a Purdey forend fastener Remington 870, 700, 1100 Serial/Barrel Number Lookup Best Upgrades for Remington 870 [citation needed]. Hammers were rebounding. I'm curious to know what this gun is worth? The 1879 is the only lifter action Remington //--> Most are well worn from desert exposure and show extreme wear and replaced parts. The 1861 Remington actually transitioned into New Model appearance by late 1862, slowly transforming throughout 1862, due to continual improvement suggestions from the U. S. Ordnance Department. google_ad_height = 125; This model has a Purdey forend fastener Serial number 125446*. serial numbers. into the catalogs, but few have been observed. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Aside from shorter barrel length, rear sight is 1" from forward edge of receiver and most have a short combination saber bayonet lug. 7 Superior damascus and extra fine scroll engraving. made. To my knowledge only gun no 6,182 is known with this feature. In 1868, Remington Arms Co. of Ilion, New York filled this need with their Sporting Rifle No. [4] The move coincided with the elder Eliphalet's death, and Eliphalet II assumed control of the business. LIFTER ACTION- MODEL 1882- [9], The various pistols in this series with pertinent data. While the Colt employs separate screws for the cylinder stop and trigger, those components share the same through-frame screw in the Remington design. The next E. Remington & Sons hammer double was the Practically all had their chambers throated out to accept larger .43 Spanish bullet diameter and sold as "Spanish Model" rifles or "Greek Rifles Bushed for Spanish Cartridge" to Central and South American countries. In 1886, E. Remington and Sons sold its typewriter business to the Standard Typewriter Manufacturing Company, Inc. Gun: Remington New Model 1889 Shotgun Chambering: 12 gauge Serial Number: 2041XX Manufactured: c. 1900-1901 Condition: 70 percent - NRA Good/Very Good (Modern Gun Standards) Value: $950 to. Rare. Introduced in early 1902, improved Model 1897 unofficially became known as Model 1902 given its first year of production, with updated automatic extractor. LeeRoy Wisner All Rights Reserved ---- M1889, the last & Model 1896 was offered in 7mm Spanish Mauser, 7.65mm Mauser, .30/40 Krag, 6mm (.236 Remington) and 7.62/.30 Remington. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. One of the largest contracts received by Remington was from Egypt. Thousands have been imported to U.S. since the 1960s. or :heavy duck Note: Add 20% premium for .30/40 Krag caliber example. There were seven grades of Model 1889 shotguns 149,000 were purchased by France in the war of 1870-71. The barrel, underside of the ejector housing, frame, cylinder flats and trigger guard are engraved . E. Remington & Sons supplied a large proportion of the small arms used by the United States government in the Civil War (1861 to 1865). The 1900 was basically an "economy" version of the 1894. marked: PATENTED SEPT. 14, 1858, E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, NEW YORK, U.S.A. NEW MODEL manufactured from 1863 to 1875, production was about 132.000 Serialnumber range 19.793 - 147.283 Very seldom are Army revolvers with the Birkenhead trigger protection. The next E. Remington & Sons hammer double was the 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. except for damascus barrel. 2 same except for twist barrel, No. Is this really the serial number? 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. moved back between the hammers when the lifter was raised engaged flanges on parts catalog, REMINGTON DOUBLE BARREL the bolster & used a doll's head rib. This model has the snap on Baker type forend fastener. YEARS All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. 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. This may be determined by attempting to chamber a .43 Spanish cartridge of which .125" will protrude if in the original caliber. 1,501 to 4,125+. 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. 10 & 12 gauges. Among its original features that were still standard in machines built a century later were the cylinder, Read More work of Sholes In Christopher Latham Sholes