Remington 1894 EEO 16 Ga on Cowan auction...

[David Noble]

Bill, I'd be interested in hearing about the mistakes on the other Remingtons in the auction.

[C.O.B.]

Somebody said there are no stupid questions so here goes. The description says it has ordnance grade barrels. What are these specifically? Why do you feel they aren't correct? These higher grade Remingtons are very nice guns and something I have overlooked so I'd like to learn more.

[Bill Anderson]

Originally Posted by David Noble

Bill, I'd be interested in hearing about the mistakes on the other Remingtons in the auction.

Of the auctions that I reviewed, the two that caught my attention are lot # 1026, which is listed as a CE grade, when actually it is a D grade gun. And lot # 1027 listed as 1876, when actually it is a 1873, which is the only model with the sliding plate which brings the hammers to half cock when you push up on the top lever. There may be more mis-listed items, but haven't gone through them all yet.

Bil

[C.O.B.]

So with the Remington guns the difference in barrel steel is similar to the differences in Parker barrels as far as nomenclature goes, Vulcan vs Titanic for example?

[Bill Anderson]

Originally Posted by Rich Anderson

So with the Remington guns the difference in barrel steel is similar to the differences in Parker barrels as far as nomenclature goes, Vulcan vs Titanic for example?

Yes, that is correct. Ordnance steel was introduced by Remington in 1897, at an extra cost of $10.00, and was recommended for use with heavy charges of nitro powder.

Bill