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Remington 1900 question
Don McManus
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Picked this up yesterday.
S/N is in 301,000, so I would guess manufacturing date is 1905 -1906, but cannot find any firm information. If anyone has a link or knows, help would be appreciated.
Secondly, is there a limit on what type of ammo can be used in these? I wouldn't be using anything more than bird shot, the action is remarkably tight, and it locks up very solidly.
Lastly, pivoting the release lever puts on the safety. Didn't realize this until I brought it home. Seems to be an inconvenient feature. Is this something that is found on other shotguns of this era?
Thanks in advance for any input.
Don
S/N is in 301,000, so I would guess manufacturing date is 1905 -1906, but cannot find any firm information. If anyone has a link or knows, help would be appreciated.
Secondly, is there a limit on what type of ammo can be used in these? I wouldn't be using anything more than bird shot, the action is remarkably tight, and it locks up very solidly.
Lastly, pivoting the release lever puts on the safety. Didn't realize this until I brought it home. Seems to be an inconvenient feature. Is this something that is found on other shotguns of this era?
Thanks in advance for any input.
Don
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Brad Steele
Brad Steele
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This might help. I didn't read it all. Good luck.
It is blued steel, and the finish looks to be original or a very old refinish. There are a few dings, but no pitting inside the barrels or on the surface of the shotgun.
After reviewing what comes up online, I am a little surprised to see that there is nothing stamped on that barrels anywhere, nor are there any letters on the frame underneath the barrels.
Being as the 1900 was kind of a bargain basement version of the 1894, I can understand why records may not have been as complete as with other models.
That said, for under $ 250.00 it is not a steal, but seems to be a reasonable value. Once the temperature gets above 40 I will have to see how well it shoots.
Brad Steele
Are they replacement barrels ???
I have never seen unmarked barrels on a Remington.
Don't know. The rib top has 'Remington Arms, Ilion NY' stamped into it, so if someone replaced the barrels, they transferred that from the original barrels, and did a great job of fitting the whole thing back together. There are plenty of worn and browning areas on the barrels as well, and if they are replacements, I would think it was done a long time ago.
Brad Steele
Don, keep in mind when it was made, only brass and paper shells were being made. The paper shells had a roll crimp holding a cardboard seal. Chambers may be 2.75", but not the same length as modern 2.75". Modern plastic shells with a star crimp will open up the crimp into the forcing cone, causing a pressure spike. Not enough to go blow it up, but it sure beats the hell out of the action.
Yes, you sent me some 410 inserts for mine. I still have yet to shoot it. Don
quote:Originally posted by TRAP55
Don, keep in mind when it was made, only brass and paper shells were being made. The paper shells had a roll crimp holding a cardboard seal. Chambers may be 2.75", but not the same length as modern 2.75". Modern plastic shells with a star crimp will open up the crimp into the forcing cone, causing a pressure spike. Not enough to go blow it up, but it sure beats the hell out of the action.
Yes, you sent me some 410 inserts for mine. I still have yet to shoot it. Don
Well dammit, was I supposed to send the ammo too?[:0] I'll see if I still have your snail mail addy and fix that oversight, so you won't have anymore excuses.[:)]
quote:Originally posted by dcon12
quote:Originally posted by TRAP55
Don, keep in mind when it was made, only brass and paper shells were being made. The paper shells had a roll crimp holding a cardboard seal. Chambers may be 2.75", but not the same length as modern 2.75". Modern plastic shells with a star crimp will open up the crimp into the forcing cone, causing a pressure spike. Not enough to go blow it up, but it sure beats the hell out of the action.Yes, you sent me some 410 inserts for mine. I still have yet to shoot it. DonWell dammit, was I supposed to send the ammo too?[:0] I'll see if I still have your snail mail addy and fix that oversight, so you won't have anymore excuses.[:)]It might be better it you took the ammo to him and shoot it for him too!
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Y'all realize I can read this crap!DonReally? I figured someone read it to you and explained it.
If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!
quote:Originally posted by dcon12
Y'all realize I can read this crap!DonReally? I figured someone read it to you and explained it.
That hurts! I may never be the same. Don
Don, keep in mind when it was made, only brass and paper shells were being made. The paper shells had a roll crimp holding a cardboard seal. Chambers may be 2.75", but not the same length as modern 2.75". Modern plastic shells with a star crimp will open up the crimp into the forcing cone, causing a pressure spike. Not enough to go blow it up, but it sure beats the hell out of the action.
Thank you for this, Trap55. I probably won't shoot this a whole lot, so it sounds like it would be worth it to purchase the 'vintage' shot shells for it.
Brad Steele
Here is some info that may help. Your barrels may have been replaced. Mine had matching serial #'s on the frame, barrels and stock. It has 2-1/2" chambers, so use either 2-1/2" loads or paper 2-3/4" with discs.