Runge and possibly Del Grego records
 

Any one know of how I can research? I have a Remington era PGCA lettered DHE I suspect was engraved by Runge. I doubt it was refurbished so Del Grego is not as important other than I know they did some work together. I have reached out to Remington but they have informed me that they don’t have Parker records.

Any points in a decent direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your help.

If it was factory built in the time that Runge was working there, then he would have possibly engraved it or parts of it.

If it was a custom engraved gun done after Remington stopped production, the. It would likely be signed by him.

At this point, getting any actual records to support what you are looking for it likely not possible.

Not sure what else can be found outside of the historical letter. I don't know the status of the Remington Museum. I do know that Remington did have some Parker records when they were in Ilion, but I don't know the situation or plans at their current location. They told me that they planned on reopening the museum at their new location, but that was some time ago.

You could post clear images of your DHE here, as there are some knowledgeable members who could ID Runge engraving, and possibly if it was restored by Delgrego at some point. The date of original manufacture could help as well.

The museum items are being sold off.
Any records that remington had, the PGCA has. And that is what the research letters come from.

Runge/Del Grego upgrade

Thank you all for your willingness to help. Here are detailed pictures

Here is letter with personal info redacted.

Any chance there’s an SG engraved on the stock oval or grip cap?

There is not an oval and grip cap is a clean slate. Don’t know if replaced or polished off. Pic in case it is meaningful.

Beautiful gun