Remington 10 guage Value
Hi, I'm new to these forums. If I may ask, Does anyone know the value of a Remington 10 guage / lever action/ stamped 1886 on the makers stampings.I cant find any information on this gun. Thanks for any inputs. Regards, Richee
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Remington??? How about Winchester?
Nord0 -
nord, thanks for your interest. No it is a Remington. I saw it in a book once. They made a plain and an engraved model. This thing is stamped for pat. in 1886 but the book said they were made in 1887.I dont know why the book didnt have the correct date.Its a big old thing. Very long ,heavy ,and looks alot like the gun Arnold used in the movie Terminator 2, except its as long as an elephant gun.Like I mentioned, I cant find any info on it ,just that publication I saw it in a few years ago.It has a unique story behind it ,family wise. I'll explain later. My family got it from the very corner of nw Minn. Regards, Richee 0 -
Richee-
When you state lever action I assume you mean a repeater. If so, then I would ask you to double check your information because Remington wasn't guilty of making such a product. Winchester was. The M-1887. It was built in 10ga and would seem to fit your description.
Remington made a pretty much forgotten falling block single at the time. Is this what you mean by lever action? If so, the gun will have somewhat limited value and interest among scattergun collectors unless highly embellished or in new condition.
Just as a footnote... Neither of the above guns are designed for modern ammunition. Both are considered somewhat unsafe even with low power black powder loads. The Winchester has come into its own lately as a piece of cowboy history. UGLY, but distinctive and well made.
A photo might clear things up a bit.
Nord0 -
Thanks Nord, I'll get some photos on and I'll double check all the marks.You're right about one thing,its definitly ugly.Richee[;)] 0 -
Remington Lever?[?]
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quote:Originally posted by richee
nord, thanks for your interest. No it is a Remington. I saw it in a book once. They made a plain and an engraved model. This thing is stamped for pat. in 1886 but the book said they were made in 1887.I dont know why the book didnt have the correct date.Its a big old thing. Very long ,heavy ,and looks alot like the gun Arnold used in the movie Terminator 2, except its as long as an elephant gun.Like I mentioned, I cant find any info on it ,just that publication I saw it in a few years ago.It has a unique story behind it ,family wise. I'll explain later. My family got it from the very corner of nw Minn. Regards, Richee
Richee... Your memory has failed you. As Nord said in his polite way, you either have a WINCHESTER Model 1887 or Model 1901 lever-action shotgun. This shotgun were designed and patented by John M. Browning in the year 1886 (which is why that date is stamped on the lower tang under the lever. Approximately 64,000 Model 1887s were made before being replaced by the Model 1901 lever-action shotgun. The serial number on your shotgun will tell us which Model it is. If it is a Model 1887, do NOT shoot it with modern ammo... it was designed for BLACKPOWDER shells only. The Model 1901 was made for smokeless powder, but not for modern shells (also, the chamber length on both the 1887 and 1901 is considerably shorter than modern 10 gauge shotguns).
Bert H.
Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!0 -
There was also the Bannerman, wasn't there? 0 -
OK OK ,I'm the #1 Choice for the dumb-ss award. ITS A WINCHESTER . It says pat. Feb 16 and July 20, 1886. New Haven ,Conn. # 51276. Should I post some pictures of this thing? [:p]I would have bet my left nut this thing was Remington, guess I forgot since its been awhile.More proof of why I dont bet.[B)]Richee 0 -
Your Md 1887 was built in 1893. As stated before this is a "black powder" shotgun. The chamber length is 2 & 7/8s. Now for the value, you never really said what the condition is, so I'll give several values. questions, this gun also came in a "Delux Grade" that would be checkered stocks, damascus barrel, possibly a matted strip down the barrel. Barrel lengths were 30 or 32 inches. 32 in. will bring a few dollars more.
Assuming the gun is original, the receiver is case colored not blued.
Average condition 50-60% $750.
75% good visible case colors, good finish on the wood, maybe slight patina to the barrel, $1200
90% Case colors are strong except on the corners, no patina, (brownish color), wood real stonng good original color, no oil soaking, $1700 and up.
Now the above is just a reference, you may want to take to a profesional and get it appraised. Regards Dave0 -
Thanks guys, I better post some pictures. By the way, what is case colors?Richee 0 -
Richee -
I feel much better now. Thank you. I had begun to think that Remington had gotten one past me.
Case colors... Did you ever happen to see a spring when it's tempered? The metal will quite often become colored with deep reds, yellows, and purples. While the treatment to the frame of your gun is somewhat different, the result is pretty much the same. The "colors" only are micron deep and will wear away with time and use. The result is a natural metal color.
And for Bert... Is UGLY and well made beautiful???[:)]
Nord0 -
Gotcha Nord, Just like we tempered chisels in metals class when I was a kid.I'll get some pics today. Richee 0
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