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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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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.

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