FINE REMINGTON MODEL 1885 DOUBLE BARREL DAMASCUS HAMMER SHOTGUN.

FINE REMINGTON MODEL 1885 DOUBLE BARREL DAMASCUS HAMMER SHOTGUN. SN 21148. 12 ga. 30” ribbed bbls. Marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N. Y” on top of the bbl rib. The bottom of each bbl has the number 5, 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. The gutta percha buttplate has the “ER & S” logo in a circle in the center of the checkering. CONDITION: Near excellent. 95% blue/brown on the Damascus pattern of the bbls, fading on the rib. 90% casehardening colors on the lockplates, hammers and upper tang, silvering out on the bottom of the action. Triggerguard only has traces of finish. Stock is fine with minor dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. 4-59436 FS636 (2,000-3,000)

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
	170	$3,105.00	FINE REMINGTON MODEL 1885 DOUBLE BARREL DAMASCUS HAMMER SHOTGUN. SN 21148. 12 ga. 30” ribbed bbls. Marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N. Y” on top of the bbl rib. The bottom of each bbl has the number 5, 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. The gutta percha buttplate has the “ER & S” logo in a circle in the center of the checkering. CONDITION: Near excellent. 95% blue/brown on the Damascus pattern of the bbls, fading on the rib. 90% casehardening colors on the lockplates, hammers and upper tang, silvering out on the bottom of the action. Triggerguard only has traces of finish. Stock is fine with minor dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. 4-59436 FS636 (2,000-3,000) 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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