RARE REMINGTON WHITMORE MODEL 1878 DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN.

RARE REMINGTON WHITMORE MODEL 1878 DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN. SN 764. 10 ga. 30” ribbed bbls. Marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N. Y.” on top of the bbl rib. This action is also known as the “Lift Lever”. . “PATENT. / AUG.8.1871 / APR.10.1872” on the water table. These patents were issued to A. E. Whitmore and covered the locking system. There are other numbers and initials on the water table and bottom of bbls. This is a late shotgun with the latch type forearm release. The semi-deluxe walnut stock has a checkered pistol grip and forearm and a smooth iron buttplate. The factory letter says that no factory data is available, but indicates that this is a very late gun. CONDITION: Good. Some finish remaining on the bbl mixed with spots of surface rust and pitting. Finish on the action has mostly turned to a gray patina with light pitting. Wood has been refinished with a few dents and scratches remaining. Mechanically fine. 4-59420 FS639 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	169	$1,150.00	RARE REMINGTON WHITMORE MODEL 1878 DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN. SN 764. 10 ga. 30” ribbed bbls. Marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N. Y.” on top of the bbl rib. This action is also known as the “Lift Lever”. . “PATENT. / AUG.8.1871 / APR.10.1872” on the water table. These patents were issued to A. E. Whitmore and covered the locking system. There are other numbers and initials on the water table and bottom of bbls. This is a late shotgun with the latch type forearm release. The semi-deluxe walnut stock has a checkered pistol grip and forearm and a smooth iron buttplate. The factory letter says that no factory data is available, but indicates that this is a very late gun. CONDITION: Good. Some finish remaining on the bbl mixed with spots of surface rust and pitting. Finish on the action has mostly turned to a gray patina with light pitting. Wood has been refinished with a few dents and scratches remaining. Mechanically fine. 4-59420 FS639 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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