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Inherited Remington Arms Co. 30" Double Barrell
pschreck
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Just recently inherited an antique Remington 30" two barrel lever action shot gun from my Father in Law. He said it was his Uncle Eugene Lefebvre who used to hunt and and trap and shoot wolves with it in Alberta Canada in the late 1800s early 1900. I have a serial # Q 366914 and it is in good shape. Also the french canadian must have been very short as the wooden stock is very short and looks like it was sawed off for his size.
Wanted to see if anyone has any history of this relic and what kind of value ranges would it be worth or where would one go to find out value.
Thanks for your response and time. Pat
Wanted to see if anyone has any history of this relic and what kind of value ranges would it be worth or where would one go to find out value.
Thanks for your response and time. Pat
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We're going to have to work on your gun termology a bit. There ain't so such thing as a double barrel lever action shotgun. And if there was, they weren't made by Remington. Winchester made a few single barrel lever action shotguns but not Remington. Now is the gun a outside hammer type and if so what is the serial number or is it a hammerless type? Look o the flat part of the frame for the serial number and look on the bottom of the barrels for any numbers. Given that information, we can tell you a bit more about your gun.
Patquote:Originally posted by Ned Fall
pschrek
We're going to have to work on your gun termology a bit. There ain't so such thing as a double barrel lever action shotgun. And if there was, they weren't made by Remington. Winchester made a few single barrel lever action shotguns but not Remington. Now is the gun a outside hammer type and if so what is the serial number or is it a hammerless type? Look o the flat part of the frame for the serial number and look on the bottom of the barrels for any numbers. Given that information, we can tell you a bit more about your gun.
Thanks for your response and expertness for a neophyte gun termology. I know it is a 12 guage, both 2 3/4 shells fit as well as 3' 12 guage shells. Not sure how heavy a load would be safe to shoot this gun but will have a gun smith look at it. It looks to me that the firing striker pins ar integral to the hammer and the tightness of the lock and the bore is steel blue clean. Thanks for your help.
Patquote:Originally posted by Barzillia
You have a Model 1900, made circa 1910 or later. You do not mention what gauge the shotgun is chambered for, they did come in both 12 and 16 gauge versions, the 16 gauge version is scarcer and more desirable to many.
The later production guns had the firing striker pin integral to the hammer, so it may not be replaceable without gunsmithing or replacing the hammer. Neither approach should affect the value of the gun.
With either steel or damascus barrels, a decent one can usually be obtained for $300 to $400, or therabouts.
The tightness of the lockup, condition of the bores, remaining case coloring and bluing/finish on the barrels, and condition of the forearm will all contribute or detract from the value.
In good condition, they are reliable guns and have 2 3/4 chambers,if 12 gauge, 2 9/16 if 16 gauge, and suitable for use with low pressure and/or lightly loaded modern ammunition.
If you do not have a butt pad on the gun, that could add an inch or so and not detract from the value of the gun, since the stock is already cut.
Thanks,
Patquote:Originally posted by Barzillia
You have a Model 1900, made circa 1910 or later. You do not mention what gauge the shotgun is chambered for, they did come in both 12 and 16 gauge versions, the 16 gauge version is scarcer and more desirable to many.
The later production guns had the firing striker pin integral to the hammer, so it may not be replaceable without gunsmithing or replacing the hammer. Neither approach should affect the value of the gun.
With either steel or damascus barrels, a decent one can usually be obtained for $300 to $400, or therabouts.
The tightness of the lockup, condition of the bores, remaining case coloring and bluing/finish on the barrels, and condition of the forearm will all contribute or detract from the value.
In good condition, they are reliable guns and have 2 3/4 chambers,if 12 gauge, 2 9/16 if 16 gauge, and suitable for use with low pressure and/or lightly loaded modern ammunition.
If you do not have a butt pad on the gun, that could add an inch or so and not detract from the value of the gun, since the stock is already cut.
Just recently inherited an antique Remington 30" two barrel lever action shot gun from my Father in Law. He said it was his Uncle Eugene Lefebvre who used to hunt and and trap and shoot wolves with it in Alberta Canada in the late 1800s early 1900. I have a serial # Q 366914 and it is in good shape. Also the french canadian must have been very short as the wooden stock is very short and looks like it was sawed off for his size.
Wanted to see if anyone has any history of this relic and what kind of value ranges would it be worth or where would one go to find out value.
Thanks for your response and time. Pat