Hello, I have my wife's grandfather's old Remington and I'm trying to find out some info, if anyone can help. It's stamped Remington Arms Co on the side and in-between the barrels it says the same with Ilion,NY added...serial number 328698 stamped on trigger guard and under wood for handle. Under the forhandle the barrels are stamped on both sides with what looks like a $ followed by letter KF6. I'll try and post a couple pics. Any info on model yr, possible grade and caliber would be appreciated.
Carsx
Hello, I have my wife's grandfather's old Remington and I'm trying to find out some info, if anyone can help. It's stamped Remington Arms Co on the side and in-between the barrels it says the same with Ilion,NY added...serial number 328698 stamped on trigger guard and under wood for handle. Under the forhandle the barrels are stamped on both sides with what looks like a $ followed by letter KF6. I'll try and post a couple pics. Any info on model yr, possible grade and caliber would be appreciated.
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First, Welcome!
Second, Congratulations!
Remington Serial #’s references are NOT infallible (we’re fortunate to have at least one resident Remington expert (albeit I am sure he’d bristle at that) whose “quote” used to be something much more direct about how some Remington serial # references can be dubious.
Anyhoo, here’s a possible start - and Congratulations, AGAIN!
One question I have for the other, more knowledgeable members is,
Is this a Model 1900?
If so @Carsx , your serial number appears to fall in the 1902 year of Mfr … (but, I’ll defer to particular other members…)
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Second, Congratulations!
Remington Serial #’s references are NOT infallible (we’re fortunate to have at least one resident Remington expert (albeit I am sure he’d bristle at that) whose “quote” used to be something much more direct about how some Remington serial # references can be dubious.
Anyhoo, here’s a possible start - and Congratulations, AGAIN!
One question I have for the other, more knowledgeable members is,
Is this a Model 1900?
If so @Carsx , your serial number appears to fall in the 1902 year of Mfr … (but, I’ll defer to particular other members…)
The Remington Society of America
An organization dedicated to the collection and study of Remington firearms, ammunition and history
Shotgun serials: Serials Shotgun - Remington Society of America
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I’d be a happy camper, that’s fer sure!
Heres a ten year old SFW.com discussion on the Remington sxs: https://www.shotgunworld.com/threads/remington-sxs.391051/
Heres a ten year old SFW.com discussion on the Remington sxs: https://www.shotgunworld.com/threads/remington-sxs.391051/
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Man, I came across this regarding the different Grades of 1900 and was hoping the stamped letters on your gun were actually a “K E” and not ”K F”
But, looking at your excellent photos I def read that as you do - as an ”F” and not an “E”
Im wondering if the “F” was a particular Grade designation (I.e., May auto safety or something?) but, as another member is quick to point out, the fact Remingtons own website is missing the info could be par for the course …
MODEL 1900
Description: Lower priced version of Model 1894 - (Remington's first hammerless double barrel shotgun).
Introduction Year: 1900
Year Discontinued: 1910
Total Production: Approximately 99,000
Designer/Inventor: Remington Arms
Action Type: Break action
Caliber/Gauge: 12, and 16 gauge
Serial Number Blocks: 300,000 – 399,000
Grades:
K – Remington steel barrels
KE – Remington steel, auto ejectors
KD – 2 stripe Damascus barrels
KED – 2 strip Damascus, auto ejectors
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But, looking at your excellent photos I def read that as you do - as an ”F” and not an “E”
Im wondering if the “F” was a particular Grade designation (I.e., May auto safety or something?) but, as another member is quick to point out, the fact Remingtons own website is missing the info could be par for the course …
MODEL 1900
Description: Lower priced version of Model 1894 - (Remington's first hammerless double barrel shotgun).
Introduction Year: 1900
Year Discontinued: 1910
Total Production: Approximately 99,000
Designer/Inventor: Remington Arms
Action Type: Break action
Caliber/Gauge: 12, and 16 gauge
Serial Number Blocks: 300,000 – 399,000
Grades:
K – Remington steel barrels
KE – Remington steel, auto ejectors
KD – 2 stripe Damascus barrels
KED – 2 strip Damascus, auto ejectors
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Wondering is the “6” on each barrel, adjacent to the Grade designators, are a choke designation (more n likely Full and Full)
Here are a passel of Remington SxS up for sale, fwiw: Remington Shotguns - SxS for sale
Here are a passel of Remington SxS up for sale, fwiw: Remington Shotguns - SxS for sale
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