Greetings-
I have posted this same Same information on the Remington Society's message board, but so far no hits. Hopefully some of you can help me out; I'll paste my description below to save myself some typing.
I've finally got my hands on the weapon, and was hoping someone could help me with ID/dating. The tang reads, "REMINGTON ARMS CO. // ILION, N.Y. U.S.A. // PATENTED OCTR 22nd 1901, (slashes indicate seperate lines). On top of the reciever is a serial # (?) of 22208, stamped. Approximately 8" back from the muzzle it is stamped "CAL 7MM". The only other markings I can find are on the under side of the barrel at the reciever. There is a long horizontal dash that almost connects to a stylized 'P' (possibly a 'D') the 'P' has a 'tail' on it that continues down and loops back to the left ending with what looks like a fish hook barb. There is an approx 3/16" hole bored approx 1/16" deep at this point. There is the remnant of another dash intersecting this hole, followed by a 'Y', (maybe a'V'), and finally a 2. The buttstock has the number '710', appears to have been put in with a nail, (the 7 is European style with a dash). above that is a '2d' that was done a little better. There are also a set of initials 'GC' carved, (not very well), into the buttstock. It is a carbine, barrel length is approx 20.5" and there is a saddle ring. Any help I could get with the identification and or dating would be greatly appreciated; thanks much.
The weapon is destined for a complete re-build and will probably be re-barreled to .405 WIN. Numrich has parts for a Model 4, (I believe this is a 4S) , will they work? I want to replace all of the exterior screws and the hammer & block pins as I will be having the receiver engraved & finished in French Grey and I fear that by the time I polish out all of the dings in the pins & screws there won't be enough left to work. I will be sure to post before & after photos upon completion; thanks much in advance, take care & God Bless.
-SSG Klaus