Remington SxS damascus

[fred]

Does anyone have access to info on Remington SxS Damascus 12 gauge SN 343321?

[Researcher]

According to the serial number chronology compiled by the late Charles Semmer for his book Remington Double Shotguns, it would be a late 1903 vintage gun. With Damascus barrels it would be a KD-Grade if it has plain extractors or a KED-Grade if it has automatic ejectors. From the 1903-04 Remington Arms Co. catalogue --

[J.B. Books]

Well built and usually good shooting economy grade double. A gun you can use in rough conditions when a high grade gun could be harmed. A great gun to alter as you see fit for your needs without worry of hurting a collectors value as there is little. I think of my 12ga KE as a Trojan with ejectors. It's a real tight shooter with my reloads. They also tend to be on the heavy side, 8lbs, but I am OK with that.

[Double Lab]

My Rem. 1900, KED in 16ga. weighs in at 7lb. 12oz. and is a joy to carry.

[Researcher]

KED in 16ga. weighs in at 7lb. 12oz.

Daryl,

Did you really mean 7?

Dave

[fred]

Thanks all for your replies re the Remington double. The comments on this forum have piqued my interest in damascus barreled guns. I will check this gun out when I can get a look at it.

[charlie cleveland]

remington doubles are some fine guns for sure.really well made i have a remington a grade 10 ga with steel barrels that pete helped me locate.charlie

[Researcher]

You might want to check out this thread --

http://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/...077#Post384077

[fred]

Thanks for that link. Based on a discussion on that site the gun seems to be a model 1900 with the earlier (unimproved) lock.

[Double Lab]

Originally Posted by Dave Noreen

Daryl,

Did you really mean 7?

Dave

OOOPS! Sorry Dave, should have been a 6.