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You have a Grade 2 with twist steel barrels. I consider twist steel a form of Damascus steel but in this world Damascus steel barrels have fancy patterns. Many, many variations.

There is no known difference between a 85 and 87 - why Remington designated a difference will never be know. S/N less ...

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Remington offered seven grades with the non engraved versions grades 1 - 3. Grade 1 came with decarbonized steel barrels. Grade 2 offered twist steel and Grade 3 came with Damascus barrels. Of course the price would increase as the grade increased.

You say it's Damascus ...

Your gun seems to fall within the Model1885 S/N range (16700 - 20200). Probable late 1885 or early 1886 date of production. Hammers appear to match 1885 vintage.

Two points. First, according to Semmer's book, Remington Double Shotguns, the 16 Ga was not offered until the 1885 model. Second, due to the sale and reorganization in 1888, Model 1889 barrels would be stamped Remington Arms Co. Since Remington would use all parts there may be a few 1889s out there ...

No indication of cartouche on left grip?

Both the trigger and trigger/stop spring are available from Dixie Gun Works if replacement is needed.

The numbers are the serial number. Sadly when the armory repaired or refreshed weapons they did not always match parts to the original weapon. They just grabbed the part needed.

Civilian models offen did not have the S/N stamped. Somestimes a letter was used. Given that, I feel yours is a civilian ...

Sorry about poor photo quality. I think it reads 63432 and unfortunately does not match frame.

Can you send photo of name and address line on top of barrel?

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Very NICE! I don't see a final inspectors cartouche on the left grip so I assume it was sold on the civilian market. To determine if all serial numbers match you need to remove the trigger guard to observe the serial number stamped on the tab.

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If it was accepted by the Army it should have a final inspectors cartouche stamped on the left grip.

Pictures would help.

The Eddystone Arsenal was a subsidiary of Remington during WW1 so I guess it qualifies.

Need pics and other identifying features to be able to help you.

As I recall Remington stopped cut checkering and started stamped checkering about 1963 or so. If your guns do indeed have cut checkering they may be higher grades which would increase value. More info and photos would help determine what you have.

Thanks for the pics. I don't see percussion fences so you have a '78 or '79. Remington converted to the lever style in '82.

The '79 was generally produced in 12 Ga. but there may be some 10 Ga. out there. The S/Ns for the '78 and '79 are mixed so that doesn't help with the ID. Most likely you have ...