While we're discussing this, when did the "short magnum" 2 7/8" 10 guage chambering show up?
I have my great grandfather's Remington 1889 hammer 10, which is marked "Magnum" on the barrel flats, but I've always assumed that was from a later, non-factory rechamber job. Gun has the non-laminated field-grade steel barrels. Right barrel flat is also marked "BALL", for what that's worth. Choked Cyl/Imp. Mod. as near as I can figure.
Did the Remington factory ever chamber any original 1889s as 10 guage "short magnums"?
Last edited by Mike A.; 12/12/12 10:42 PM.
