REMINGTON WHITMORE 1875 HAMMER GUN GRADE “6” OR “SPECIAL ORDER”.

REMINGTON WHITMORE 1875 HAMMER GUN GRADE “6” OR “SPECIAL ORDER”. SN 1500. Cal. 10 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Fine Damascus bbls. With more detailed engraving and game scenes than any other grade 5, Whitmore illustrated in Charles Semmer’s book, REMINGTON DOUBLE SHOTGUNS, this is undoubtedly a specially ordered gun. Or, what Mr. Semmer’s refers to as a Grade 6. Possibly it was specially done because of the milestone reached at its SN of 1500. Rib is engraved “E. Remington & Sons. Ilion. N.Y.” Action of this gun shows the typical pattern of open shaded scroll used on most grade 5 guns, but is considerably more elaborate than that on what he describes as an 1875 grade 6. Lockplates are engraved with finely detailed game scenes of dogs, rabbits, and birds fore and aft of the hammer, in very detailed backgrounds. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut scrolled pistol grip with horn inlay buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered hard rubber buttplate, as found on most grade 5 and higher Whitmores. Point pattern borderless checkering is at 18 LPI. Splinter forend with horn tip, attaches with side nail through recessed engraved steel escutcheons. Bore diameter: left -.774, right -.773. Bore restrictions: left -.017, right -.017. Wall thickness: left -.050, right -.052. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of their orig black and white Damascus finish over some light spotting and freckling. Action is mostly silver with traces of case hardening color in protected areas with considerable amount of color on fences and top lever. Lockplates retain 40 – 50% of their orig color, vivid where protected. Stocks retain most of their orig finish over many minor marks and rubs from normal wear. Checkering is very fine, with slight wear. Horn inlay at grip shows considerable moth damage. Inlay at forend tip is chipped with another small piece missing from right side in wood, some extra finish has been added. Bores are very fine, with a few scattered minor pits and slight frosting. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. Left hammer screw appears to be a well done replacement, and is polished bright. A very fine high grade example of this American classic. 4-42454 MGM182 (4,750-6,750)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

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	1258	$0.00	REMINGTON WHITMORE 1875 HAMMER GUN GRADE “6” OR “SPECIAL ORDER”. SN 1500. Cal. 10 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Fine Damascus bbls. With more detailed engraving and game scenes than any other grade 5, Whitmore illustrated in Charles Semmer’s book, REMINGTON DOUBLE SHOTGUNS, this is undoubtedly a specially ordered gun. Or, what Mr. Semmer’s refers to as a Grade 6. Possibly it was specially done because of the milestone reached at its SN of 1500. Rib is engraved “E. Remington & Sons. Ilion. N.Y.” Action of this gun shows the typical pattern of open shaded scroll used on most grade 5 guns, but is considerably more elaborate than that on what he describes as an 1875 grade 6. Lockplates are engraved with finely detailed game scenes of dogs, rabbits, and birds fore and aft of the hammer, in very detailed backgrounds. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut scrolled pistol grip with horn inlay buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered hard rubber buttplate, as found on most grade 5 and higher Whitmores. Point pattern borderless checkering is at 18 LPI. Splinter forend with horn tip, attaches with side nail through recessed engraved steel escutcheons. Bore diameter: left -.774, right -.773. Bore restrictions: left -.017, right -.017. Wall thickness: left -.050, right -.052. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of their orig black and white Damascus finish over some light spotting and freckling. Action is mostly silver with traces of case hardening color in protected areas with considerable amount of color on fences and top lever. Lockplates retain 40 – 50% of their orig color, vivid where protected. Stocks retain most of their orig finish over many minor marks and rubs from normal wear. Checkering is very fine, with slight wear. Horn inlay at grip shows considerable moth damage. Inlay at forend tip is chipped with another small piece missing from right side in wood, some extra finish has been added. Bores are very fine, with a few scattered minor pits and slight frosting. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. Left hammer screw appears to be a well done replacement, and is polished bright. A very fine high grade example of this American classic. 4-42454 MGM182 (4,750-6,750) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

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