1889 Remington 16 gauge Hammer shotgun

I have for sale a particularly fine condition Remington Model 1889 double barrel hammer shotgun in extremely rare 16 gauge with 2 ½" chambers. Considered one of the finest shotguns of the period, the Remington Model 1889 proved popular throughout the 1890s. Almost the entire production was 10 and 12 gauge with very few manufactured in 16 ga. This is a grade three made in 1990. This outstanding example still retains some aged case colors on the upper and lower receiver as well as on the lock plates. The high-grade Damascus patterns are vivid and run the full length of the 28” barrels with excellent sharp matting on the rib. The top of the barrels in front of the breech is marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, NY USA” and each side lock plate are also marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO.” The stock and forend show fine checkering with the forend displaying a fancy factory inletted horn cap. The wood is solid with no cracks but has a few dings and scratches. The gun has a 13 ¾" length of pull. The butt stock is fitted with the correct factory hard rubber checkered butt plate with the attractive Remington logo embossed in the upper center. The action locks up tight but has some play in the hinge upon opening. Both hammers have no jiggle or looseness and function perfectly with their corresponding triggers. Amazingly, both bores are mirror bright with no pitting or corrosion, which is unusual for any shotgun from this period. The chokes are: Right barrel--.656” Skeet II and Left barrel--.645 Improved Modified. The gun weighs exactly seven pounds. This was one of the most well-built and expensive shotguns of the 1890s period. This Remington was considered a top choice for any wealthy sportsman with deep pockets. During this time, America was flooded with fairly inexpensive European made shotguns sold through such catalogs as Sears & Roebuck. The average farmer, rancher, hunter and pioneer could have a one of these shotguns for $30… but not a Remington, which was in a class by itself and out of reach for most Americans of the time with this grade three priced at $75. These Remington made double guns are quite scarce now and are rarely found in the state of preservation of this example. Finding one in limited production 16 gauge is nearly impossible, especially in this fine condition with mirror bright bores!