Make: Remington Arms Co. 

Model: 1889, Grade No. 1 

Serial#: 226386 

Year of Manufacture: 1902 

Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 5/8" 

Choke: Left: Modified, Right: Improved Cylinder, both Fixed 

Action Type: Hammered Dual-Trigger Hammered Side by Side Shotgun with an Extractor

Barrel Length: The barrels have been cut to 26".

Sights/ Optics: There is a silver-colored bead mounted to the front of the rib. The top of the rib is serrated for glare reduction.

Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with ebony-top splinter forend, semi-pistol grip, straight comb and checkered hard rubber RACo buttplate. The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. There is a filled loss on the bottom-rear of the forend. There are a few small losses around the edges of the wrist. The checkering is worn smooth in some areas, in others it is worn, but visible. The LOP measures 13 5/8" and 12 3/4" from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the buttplate. The plate has a large loss toward the toe that has been repaired, showing moderate wear. Overall, the stocks are in Fair-Good condition as refinished. 

Type of Finish: Blue and Case Color 

Finish Originality: Original, serial-matching. There is no serial marking on the forend iron. There are non-factory markings on the barrels, covered by the forend when assembled.

Bore Condition: The bores are gray. There is scattered erosion and pitting in the bores. In this writer's opinion, the bores rate 5 out of 10. 

Overall Condition: The shotgun retains about 5% of its metal finish. Finish remains only in well-protected areas. Most surfaces have worn to white or gone to a light-moderate patina. There is some scattered minor surface erosion. There are areas of residue from the stocks' new finish. There are some scattered nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible. Overall, this shotgun is in Fair-Good condition. 

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrel locks to the frame with no play. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. 

Box Paperwork and Accessories: None. 

Our Assessment: This is a Remington Arms Co. manufactured 12 gauge Model 1889 Grade 1 hammered side by side shotgun that was made in 1902. The Model 1889 was introduced following the company’s acquisition by Marcellus Hartley, the company was initially known as Eliphalet Remington & Sons and after acquisition was renamed Remington Arms Co., and was the last hammered side by side to be manufactured by Remington. The gun has wear consistent with use over the last 122 years, having had the barrels shortened a little and with some non-factory markings. The gun is a good option for historical firearms collectors and Remington collectors more specifically. Good luck on your bid!