{"product_id":"original-u-s-antique-remington-model-1894-grade-a-double-barrel-12-gauge-hammerless-shotgun-made-in-1897-serial-104883","title":"Original U.S. Antique Remington Model 1894 Grade A Double Barrel 12 Gauge Hammerless Shotgun Made in 1897 - Serial 104883","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Made prior to 1899, this very nice 12 gauge shotgun is Federally classed as antique ANTIQUE. The Remington Model 1894 Double Barreled shotgun was the first \"hammerless\" shotgun they would produce, and is really a \"Forgotten Classic\" American Shotgun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most of the 19th Century, Shotguns had not been a big market for American gun makers, due to the well-developed import trade coming out of England. However, in 1883, U.S. Congress imposed a 35% on imported firearms, and the American arms industry was quick to respond. Remington was America's oldest gunmaker, and had in fact been making top-break double shotguns since 1874, so they were already in production at this watershed moment, and quickly produced a number of different models. After the model 1889, it was clear that the days of external hammer shotguns was over, and they quickly developed the model 1894 to supplant it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemington offered it in six grades, lettered from A (the lowest) to F (the highest). These would have increasing levels of engraving and decoration, for someone who wanted a gun that was just as much of a showpiece as a functional item. This fine shotgun does not have any engraving on the frame, which indicates that it is a grade \"A\", the only one without engraving, and it has the standard \"damascus\" steel barrels. Both barrels are marked \u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e on on the bottom, and there is also an \u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e over the serial number, so this is definitely a grade A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach side of the receiver frame is marked \u003cstrong\u003eREMINGTON ARMS CO.\u003c\/strong\u003e, as standard, and it is also marked \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION N.Y. U.S.A\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e on the center strap between the barrels. It has a brown \"Gutta Percha\" hard rubber checkered Butt plate with the \u003cstrong\u003eR.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e script monogram in the center. The shotgun is overall in very nice condition, good markings under the barrel, including Serial number \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e104883\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, which is also marked on the receiver \"water table\", the trigger guard tang, and on the fore stock fittings. This indicates it was produced in 1897, which ran from serial number 104,145 to 106,916. Production eventually ended in 1910 with approximately 42,000 being made, so this example is quite early and production, and definitively considered a \u003cstrong\u003ePre-1899 Antique Firearm by the BATF\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gun breaks down as it should, and is fully functional as best we can tell. The ejector presents properly when the action is broken open, and both sides are cocked, with the safety moved to the SAFE position. Moving the safety to the firing position allows both sides to dry fire. The 12 gauge barrels have 3 inch chambers, and are in good condition, with some wear and powder fowling present, which has been mostly cleaned away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is quite nice, with a nice finish on the metal and wood. The metalwork was originally case colored on the frame, which is now only retained inside the barrel joint, and on the attaching iron for the fore stock. The Damascus barrels still show a lovely pattern, with some areas darker than others due to handling and oxidation. There are not any signs of major cleaning or restoration to the metalwork, giving it a lovely \"rested\" look. The stocks are in good shape, showing moderate wear, which has made the checkering on the pistol grip area of the butt stock and fore grip a bit faint due to dirt and old wax. There is no damage such as repairs and cracks, and they have a lovely aged color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery nice and fully cleaned, ready to research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of Manufacture: 1897\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: 12 Gauge\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: 12 Gauge Shotgun Shells\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 30 inches with 3 inch chambers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 46 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Hammerless Side by Side.\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Top Break Single Shot - two barrels\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44655674589253,"sku":"ONAC261052","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC261052.jpg?v=1771449805","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-antique-remington-model-1894-grade-a-double-barrel-12-gauge-hammerless-shotgun-made-in-1897-serial-104883","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}