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Category - Remington Shotguns - Antique Shotguns - Cartridge

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Remington Shotguns
Antique Shotguns - Cartridge

Antique REMINGTON-WHITMORE Model 1873 10 Gauge DOUBLE BARREL Hammer SHOTGUN Early Production THREE DIGIT Serial Number!

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Antique REMINGTON-WHITMORE Model 1873 10 Gauge DOUBLE BARREL Hammer SHOTGUN

Early Production THREE DIGIT Serial Number!

Here we present an antique Remington-Whitmore Model 1873 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun manufactured in Ilion, New York circa 1874. The Model 1873 was the first double-barrel, breech-loading shotgun produced by E. Remington & Sons and first appeared in the fall of 1873. Early on, there were many collectors and writers that called this shotgun a Model 1874, but this is not correct. Present day collectors and researchers now call this a Remington Whitmore Model 1873 shotgun. E. Remington & Sons never did call any of the Whitmore guns by model designations, rather they called this particular gun a “Hammer Lifter”. The Model 1873 is easily distinguished from other Whitmore models, not only by the top sliding plate, but also by the unusual hammer design. This type of hammer appears only on a Model 1873 and has recessed faces similar to muzzle loader hammers. If a hammer is found with a flat face it has been filed down.

The exact number of Model 1873 shotguns produced is unknown, as records no longer exist. However, research indicates production can be fairly accurately estimated at 5,000. Model 1873 Hammer Lifter shotguns start with serial number 1 and the highest recorded Model 1873 is 4475. From what I can find, none have surfaced with a higher serial number. In the book “Ilion: The Town Remington Made” by W. Shulz, the author cites production of 100 shotguns a month in 1879. If we use this figure for the estimated production years of the Model 1873, we would come up with the figure of 5,000 shotguns. The Remington Model 1873 Hammer Lifter is a very distinctive, one-of-a-kind design not used by any other manufacturer. Occasionally it does confuse people with the other Whitmore models, but after one learns to identify this gun with its top plate and unique hammers, there is no other shotgun like it. Very few are ever seen at gun shows anymore and they are becoming a much sought-after shotgun by collectors. 

The overall condition is good. Robust actions. The bores are reflective with a very light texturing (frosted) appearance. The walnut stock has been repaired and refinished at the wrist. The forearm shows use but remains in good shape. The numbers match throughout—949. The barrel was cut shorter long ago and has a patina to match the rest of the steel. This would have been a powerful and portable gun for the homestead or the stagecoach!

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 24-1/4 inches

Caliber: 10 Gauge

Chambers: 2-3/4 inch

LOP: 13-3/4 inches

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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