Guns International #: 102946493
Seller's Inventory #: TAG180

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E. Remington & Sons 1879 hammer lifter 12 gauge

Description:
Ray Marcot, in his official authorized History of Remington Arms, describes this gun as one of less than one hundred made in the final four years of the lifter model. Produced as the lighter 12 gauge model of it's forerunner the 1878 10 gauge heavy duck gun, the 1879 was the first Remington double gun made with the patented Deeley & Edge forend latch. 
This gun is in amazing original condition and contains all of the serial numbered parts including the external hammers and the forend key. The gun was completely disassembled (see photo) cleaned and reassembled with only a slight tightening of the stock to action. No other repair, cleaning or checkering was performed. Test firing was performed after reassembly.
The executive committee of the Remington Collector's Society has confirmed the gun as an 1879 hammer lifter and is the earliest currently known survivor according to their records

Price: $1,950.00

Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: E. Remington & Son
Model: 1879 hammer lifter
Serial Number: 180
Barrel Length: 30 “
Bore Info: 12
Chambers: 2 9/16
Ejectors: No
Condition: Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Fair
Bore Condition: Frosted with minor pitting
Barrels: Damascus Stub twist
Action: Lifter
Triggers: Double
Stock: Walnut pistol grip
Stock Comb: 2 1/4”
Stock Heel: 2 3/4”
Stock Cast: None
Fore End: Checkered walnut
Butt Pad: Steel
LOP: 14 1/4”
Rib: Damascus top and bottom rib
Finish: Browned patina
Manufacture Date: 1879
Choke Left: Full
Choke Right: Full
Engraving: Minimal
Case: No
Item Location: York, PA
Proof:Black: X
Grips: Checkered