REMINGTON WHITMORE MODEL 1878 DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN.

REMINGTON WHITMORE MODEL 1878 DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN. SN 2026. 12 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”. The forearm is attached with a key. Straight, plain stock with plain iron buttplate. The bottom of each bbl has the number 0, apparently the grade. “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. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina overall with scattered light pitting. There is some silvering on the action and traces of casehardening color where protected by the hammers. Stock is fine with minor handling marks. Mechanically fine. 4-59418 FS638 (1,000-1,500)

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
	164	$1,035.00	REMINGTON WHITMORE MODEL 1878 DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN. SN 2026. 12 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”. The forearm is attached with a key. Straight, plain stock with plain iron buttplate. The bottom of each bbl has the number 0, apparently the grade. “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. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina overall with scattered light pitting. There is some silvering on the action and traces of casehardening color where protected by the hammers. Stock is fine with minor handling marks. Mechanically fine. 4-59418 FS638 (1,000-1,500) 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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