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Thanks Jim, I’ll have time on Monday to post the remaining peanut molds I have. Murph

Lou, Here is an excellent example of matching dies to prove markings. These are Remingtons also. Notice the unique C and very unique 3. And the long legged A. All the same on all 3 examples. That’s what starts the research. First by proving legit stamps. Murph

Thanks Webb. It’s definitely a model 1890. Ok, This is my honest opinion for what it’s worth. First the positive; Remington was in Bankruptcy or coming out of it when these models were assembled. It makes perfect sense that a purchasing agent hearing of a major gun maker selling off guns to...

Morning Lou, Before I comment on the markings can you tell us if the barrel address is Remington & Sons or Remington Arms Co? Murph

I have a few more peanut molds in storage. I’ll look at them when I have time and post the info. Since the 32 & 38 S&W were the most popular calibers during the Black powder Era one would expect to see the highest serial numbers from those molds. You can see from the photos that the Smith &...

Ok, I just looked at my 3 complete kits having peanut molds. This brings the serial numbers up to over 5000! Also, notice the different die stamps on the later post 1896 32 Hand Ejector kit? Also the low serial number? That basically proves that each caliber started with serial number 1. So they...

Wow, That’s amazing Webb. That pretty much solidifies these numbers are definitely serial numbers not assembly numbers. So now all we really need to know is the highest number we can find and also if they were numbered in sequence by individual caliber or all together as produced without caliber...

Thanks Mark, The only other tool of that period that was serial numbered I believe was the Marlin. I’ve seen those up to about 8000 serial number. I’m surprised to see the 1781 number on the 32-44 mold. It suggests these tools were numbered without caliber separation from beginning of...

I just picked up this somewhat rare 32-44 Peanut mold. I was starting to clean it up when I noticed the typical matching numbers under the Walnut scales were 4 digit. Most that I recall seeing were 2 or 3 digit. I always assumed that they were assembly numbers. However, in the Neil & Jinks book...

Hi Lou, Please post a few photos of the markings on the Remington. As clear as possible. Remingtons are proven in my survey to have been Express Guns. I have documented very early contracts with American Express. There are no records remaining regarding the Express Guns. The last Express...

It does look like the barrel matches the other numbers. So we need more close ups. Murph

The odds are most definitely that the barrel has been altered. However, what has my attention is the stamps on the left side. I know it’s too early in serial number range “technically” but special order brings out many oddities and looking closely those letters were stamped on that barrel a...

Here is my 6”. I think it’s a model 03’ dates to 1910. Murph

Very interesting 32. Basics first: Is there a matching number on the barrel and latch? Also what can you make out on top of the barrel? The serial number puts it likely in the late 1880’s to early 1890’s. It would be very unusual to have S&W stamped on the left side barrel for this date...

I’m sorry, I should clarify the 3 case photos are from 3 separate cases. The 2 exterior photos are Factory wood cases for the 32cf SA. The last open case is listed as a Mahogany case and is a period Distributor case. All 3 seem to be a close match to me. Looking at Factory cases listed in my...

Seems like Mahogany was pretty standard. Photo comparison with Distributor cases the grain and color looks pretty close. I wonder if they had a wood case for the 3” barrel. They list the 3” as standard but you sure don’t see a lot of them. Like this extremely rare 3” barrel pasteboard box? Murph

RIA (expired auction) lists the factory box as Mahogany. Sure would like to see a historical letter that authenticates these boxes as “shipped” with a gun! Murph

From research notes: The Wood is always of high grade Oak, Mahogany, Birds Eye or Curly Maple. In some cases multiple types are used. Example: Maple with pine base. I have seen different factory cases with different brass fittings. Many were sold in bulk to Distributors and likely copied by...

Using the terms FAKE OR FORGERY one has to be very careful. Defamation is a legal nightmare. Suspect altered is a more appropriate term. Or likely restamped. Back in the early 1990’s the terms “restamped” or “renumbered” was often used in auction descriptions. The guns still sold for a lot of...

Patrick, That’s great! The main spring is strong so no real heat damage. I like the idea of welding a washer to the head of the screw. That will give you the torque to extract it. It’s always better to save and repair an original screw if possible. So much easier. Be very careful not to get weld...