Lot 1201 Detail
12 gauge Remington Model 1885-87 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun
Serial no. c, 12 gauge, 30-inch damascus barrels marked: E. Remington & Sons.,
Ilion, N.Y. Case-hardened action and bar-action locks. Low-profile hammers. Extractors.
Checkered half-pistolgrip stock of figured walnut. Hard rubber buttplate.Checkered
splinter fore-end.
Condition: Good. Metal with grey age patina and scattered light
pitting. Bores show heavy frosting and light pitting. Traces of case-hardening remaining
on frame in protected areas. Action/barrels show looseness. Wood with wear, dents and
bruises. Checkering shows some filling. Buttplate chipped at toe.
Data: Barrel dimensions: Bores: 0.731/0.731 inches. Chokes: 0.026 /0.027inches
(Improved Modified). Chambers: 2 3/4 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/8 inches. Drop
at comb: 1 7/8 inches. Drop at heel: 3 1/8 inches. Weight: 7 pounds, 9 ounces.
Estimate: $100 - $200
