Mills, It's surprising that the hammer gun has the best bores of the three. Also the hammer gun has a buttstock with a capital "R" stamped between the lower tang and the grip cap. Under the trigger guard the correct serial number is stamped with the additional grade stamping of "O". So apparently the gun was shipped to Remington for a replacement stock. The metal butt plate has been blued, it probably didn't come from the factory like that. All three guns have quite a bit of drop at the heel but that's okay, I'm 6'3".
I was at a gun show this past weekend and fondled an 1878 high grade, elaborately engraved Colt hammer gun in 10 gauge that was begging me to take home. The only thing that I couldn't wrap my head around was the 27 3/4" barrels. My research didn't turn up anything for that length. The checkering was very good also but the stock didn't have any finish at all, nothing a few weeks and some teak or tung oil wouldn't take care of. Impressive gun though. I love the "hunt".
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