Original U.S. Remington Model 1889 Grade 1 Double Barrel 12 Gauge Shotgun Serial 42987 - Circa 1892 - 1893 Antique Remingtons Size maker 53 3/8 meaning

Size maker 53 3/8 meaning it was custom made

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5x13° sight is in good overall condition with almost all of the original black paint present

the knives had to receive a government stamp of approval and be serial numbered

Original U.S. Remington Model 1889 Grade 1 Double Barrel 12 Gauge Shotgun Serial 42987 - Circa 1892 - 1893 Antique Remingtons Size maker 53 3/8 meaningOriginal Item: Only One Available. Made prior to 1899, this very nice 12 gauge shotgun is Federally classed as antique ANTIQUE. The Remington Model 1889 Double Barreled shotgun was the last external hammer shotgun they would produce, and was really the last of the great side hammer shotguns. For most of the 19th Century, Shotguns had not been a big market for American gun makers, due to the well developed import trade coming out of England. However,