Marty,

Although there are others who know more, I believe these to be original finishes.

Best - Dean

Dean, that’s a wonderfully unique gun. So what do you use it for?

Maybe the gun’s odd configuration, by American standards, i.e., short barrels with tight chokes, was influenced by the success, starting in the 1920s, of the Churchill XXV. (The Roman numerals signified the model's perforce 25-inch barrel length.)

It was choked tight enough, according to Chris Batha in his article below, for driven Pheasants at an average of 30 yards.

https://shootingsportsman.com/the-churchill-xxv/

Garry,

I sense you are asking the same question I am asking, why? Not to be a smarty pants, but currently, I decorate around it. I bought it some years back due to its unique configuration and its condition. It fit a niche in my collection.

If my research is correct, there are something like 4 DHE 16 gauges with 24" Titanic barrels. 3 in the 170's and this one. The forend is not mentioned in the letter but it does have the reinforced forend loop and I do not question the authenticity.

Dean

It is indeed unique…and merits decorating around.

Dean that is just a way cool gun that has a lot going for it. A very unique configuration with a ton of original condition, very nice indeed. I do recall seeing 25" guns with a BTFE but I do not recall a 24" gun with a BTFE. Have we seen one before? And it's a 24" 16 gauge on a 1 frame, we'll never know what the original owner was thinking. No matter, I like it. You should shoot some roosters with that one. Congrats, nice find.

I assume it has the draw bolt in the front of the beavertail ?

The J Cliff Green two gun four barrel set are all 24” and beavertail forends .

I love the engraving on Remington Era DHEs.

Ahh. There ya go. You should buy that set. You're intrigued by it per historical data. Just saying. :)