AH Upgrade?

[Ray Masciarella]

Interesting? This is what I can tell you based on comparison to my AHs of the 1890s.

The frame sides is typical of late 1890s AH. I say this because the scroll work is not as fine as engraving of early 1890s and more like my 1898 AH. What is not typical of the period in the chain link boarder on the frame sides. They are more like a C grades engraving. The AH had a scroll boarder. I don't believe this was done at Remington because I have never seen a later Parker or Rem Parker with this style engraving. It was done, IMHO, earlier at Parker or by an engraving who really understood how Parker originally did it.

The checkering is typical of early 1890s. After 1895 or so the checkering on butt became more elaborate. I'm impressed that the panel has the beveled edge typical of the early
AHs. Later there was no bevel at times and the panel boarder was much wider. If you had
only showed me the butt, I'd say it was from an AH or BH made prior to 1895.

The barrel is obviously not 1891 but is probably a Parker upgrade. Engaging on TG is not
typical AH of 1891. The four I have of 1890-1 all have dogs. Looks like C grade engraving
to me. Fences also not typical AH engraving which usually has birds. Again looks like C
grade.

With all that said, I'd get a letter. You might find it is an AH. It's not completely typical
but it doesn't mean it's not an AH. No way I think it's a Rem upgrade.

Take this for what it's worth from someone who is far from an expert. But I have seen my share of 1890s AHs. I would really be interested in what a letter might say.

Best, Ray

PS Mr Dudley's observations about the water table are right on when compared to my guns.