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1232
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$5,175.00
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*MODEL 1894 REMINGTON GRADE C PIGEON GUN. SN P.134659. (1907) Cal. 12 Ga. 3-1/4″ Chambers. 32″ Ordnance steel bbls with broad matted high concave rib, have two ivory bead sights (high sighting plane; bbls are almost unnoticeable when gun is mounted). Bbls are engraved “Remington Arms Co. Ilion. N.Y. U.S.A.” and “Ordnance” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped “C” “P” and SN. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “3-1/4” and “O E Y 12”. Bottoms of lumps are stamped “29” “53” “250” and “318”. Case hardened boxlock action has automatic safety (SAFE relief engraved) and double triggers. Water table is stamped with patent information, “C”, “P.134659, and “F”. Action is engraved with about 60% coverage of well cut scroll and “Remington Arms Co” is on each side. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Nicely streaked and figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over Silvers type pad with “widow’s peak.” 22 LPI point pattern checkering has line border. Vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release, with SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.018, right -.036. Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 15-1/2 oz, LOP 14-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Jay Huber Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their high quality re-black. Engraving and edges remain sharp. Action retains 80 – 90% orig case color, silvered on fences and bottom edges. Top lever and trigger guard retain most of what is probably their orig blue, which is turning to brown. Screw slots show considerable use. Stocks retain nearly all of an older rubbed oil finish, edges slightly rounded. Checkering is slightly worn and dirty, and has not been re-cut. Pad is a relatively new replacement. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. A fine American target gun. 4-41189 MGM40 (3,000-5,000)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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. |