Lot 1146 Detail
12 Gauge Remington & Sons Model 1873 Whitmore Grade 3 Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun
Serial no. 1978. 12 gauge. 28-inch Damascus barrels. Concave smooth rib with maker's
name and address. Case-hardened top lever lifter action with non-rebounding bar action
locks engraved with shaded bold foliate scroll. Percussion fences. Finely checkered
straight stock of slightly figured walnut. Steel buttplate. Finely checkered splinter
fore-end with wedge fastening and horn tip.
Condition: Fine, as partially redone. Barrels show 85-90% older
rebrowned finish. Bores show light frosting. Action shows a silver-brown patina with
traces of case colors in protected areas. Barrel release needs adjustment. Stock shows
nicks, scratches and areas of losses to finish. Well defined checkering on stock. Splinter
fore-end shows nicks and impressions. Fore-end checkering shows some wear.
Bores: 0.752/0.739 inches (Bores have been enlarged). Chokes: 0.029/0.034 inches
(Improved Modified). Chambers: 2 5/8 inches. Pull: 14 inches. Drop at comb: 1 5/8 inches.
Drop at heel: 2 7/8 inches. Weight: 8 pounds 7 ounces.
Estimate: $1500 - $2500
