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Thanks for the pics.

In my opinion your 870 is worth about the same as a similar new 870 at Bass Pro. Maybe a bit less since yours doesn't have a Rem Choke barrel which was offered beginning in '86 as I recall. It's just a plain Jane 870 and age does not increase the value in this case.

Great gun ...

You haven't told us what it is. 12Ga? Trap grade? Field grade? Unless it is high grade gun or rare gauge such as 410 or 28 Ga it is most likely best to try to sell it locally. The shipping and auction fees will eat up proceeds in my opinion.

Interesting. I have a conversion also. It's 6 shot 45LC. Center fire of course.

It has the addition to the recoil shield similar to yours but that's where the similarity ends. Other than milling the groves mounting the recoil shield addition and the mounting screw there is no further milling to the ...

Since it was made in 1898 you do not need to go through a FFL dealer to ship across state lines as far as federal laws are concerned if you decide to sell. Of course there are several states that may require a FFL and/or FOID card.

I was a bit in error as there is some engraving. The serial number on the trigger guard should be engraved rather than stamped.

You indeed have an A Grade Model 1894. The A Grade did not have any engraving - the Remington Arms Co. on the sides of the receiver was roll stamped. What you referred as engraving on the barrels is actually the Damascus pattern. This pattern can be restored through a chemical process. However ...

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 ...

One additional comment.

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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