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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

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Right side and left side

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.

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floor plate

What is the serial number? Post 236000?

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

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

238451

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.

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

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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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.

Finished December 1935?

Most probably...

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

I wonder what the letter says?

Definitely cyanide.

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

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.

Another Monte Carlo English stock
 

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

Another Monte Carlo English stock
 

The obverse.

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!!