Tell me what you think

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Well I am sitting in a hotel room, with nothing to do so I am asking a question about this gun. It seems to have been recased at one time it is wearing off and is mottled now, It looks to me maybe some one used cyanide, but again it looks different somehow, Tell me what you guys think, you will not hurt my feelings either way,some photos, Gary

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

two more

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Right side and left side

[Mike Franzen]

If the colors are true in the photos it does look a little different. My eye was immediately drawn to the shape of the butt stock and beauty of the wood.

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

floor plate

[George M. Purtill]

What is the serial number? Post 236000?

[Steve Cambria]

"I'll PLAY Alan....."

Thanks Charlie Purple, the PASSWORD is "barrel lug." :)

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

238451

[Ed Blake]

What makes you think it's been recased? It seems if that had been done the engraving would be worn somewhat from polishing. That engraving looks pretty sharp to me.

[Brian Dudley]

Almost does have a Fox-ish cyanide look to the colors. Very evident on the trigger plate.

[Daryl Corona]

I don't know Gary, you might be right but either way that's one nice gun.

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

One gentleman said it might be the Remington colors just fading away? Gary

[Dean Romig]

Gary, I'm in agreement with that "faded Remington" original colors.
They look to be cyanide, but again, it is a relatively early Remington and the engraving appears to have been done by Robert Runge - in fact, I'd swear to it.
In my opinion, the wood is possibly refinished but the frame and remaining color case is original.

[Michael Moffa]

I have a DH with the same wood configuration. Early 1900's mfg. Could that be original wood? The barrel flats show repair codes from the 1940's.

[George M. Purtill]

"I'll PLAY Alan....."

Thanks Charlie Purple, the PASSWORD is "barrel lug." :)

Hahahaha- now I see it in the shadow. I should wear my reading glasses. Thanks Toolie.

[Chuck Bishop]

Gary, can you show the watertable and underside of the forarm?

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Watertable & forend photos will not load i will try later, Gary

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

try again

[Michael Moffa]

Does your GH have any repair codes stamped into the barrel flats? My DH is a two barrel set, 26" and 30" with two forends. It letters to the serialization book as such but the high comb type of stock on it now would be uncommon in 1901. The current stock is a kissing cousin to yours.

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Not any

[Dean Romig]

Yes it does... an X and a D with something poorly stamped in between... could be an L... could be an E so it could be XLD or XED

Whatever the stamp is, it is most likely a date of manufacture rather than a repair code.

[George M. Purtill]

Finished December 1935?

[Dean Romig]

Most probably...

Made in Meriden by former Parker Bros. employees under Remington Arms ownership.

I wonder what the letter says?

[Chuck Bishop]

Definitely cyanide.

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

OK I was able to blow the photo up and it appears the numbers and letters are X10D, or X14D, The stock has the serial number and grade stamped in the wood I removed the trigger guard before I bought it 7 years ago, I do have a letter, by Kirby, GHE 32" 1-1/2 frame 12 gauge, like I say I am away from home till Friday so I cannot take photo of letter till then, Gary

[Chuck Bishop]

Gary, I looked up the letter for your gun. We only have the stock book and basically it confirms the gun as you stated but does not say anything about the butt stock. I can post a copy of the letter or send it to you as an attachment.

[Michael Moffa]

I took some shots of my stock last night. I think I attached the pix correctly. We shall see.

[Michael Moffa]

The obverse.

[Dean Romig]

Hi Mr. Spin Drift,

Your stock is definitely not made by Parker Bros. and to be honest, it doesn't have any of the identifiable Remington features.

It is however, a beautiful piece of walnut!!