Dave,
I do not think it is a pre 1912 gun. That is because of the use of the low profile safety and short top lever. Which was not started to be used until later than that.
James P. Hayes cost cutting design was thought up in 1911.
What I think this to be is an attempt by Remington to revive Hayes' design later on in order to cut costs for them.
Until I get the S/N on the gun, we cannot be sure of when it was made. That will be key.
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B. Dudley
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