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Tom2 · March 22, 2009, 07:48 AM

1946. If that is for real, it let's out it being a faked replica from Italy. Kings gun sights are from the 40's, and the 46 date would be a time when Kings sights were available. Looks sorta like some guy took an old used Remmy in 1946, had it finished and engraved, and put custom sights on it. Presumably for competition shooting. So it lost value as an original Rem. but you might research the name on it. Might have been a well known competition shooter at the time? You have the problem of an altered antique gun done in modern times but over 60 years ago, so the alterations are sorta antique too. An oddity for sure.

March 22, 2009, 07:48 AM	#8
Tom2 Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,676	1946. If that is for real, it let's out it being a faked replica from Italy. Kings gun sights are from the 40's, and the 46 date would be a time when Kings sights were available. Looks sorta like some guy took an old used Remmy in 1946, had it finished and engraved, and put custom sights on it. Presumably for competition shooting. So it lost value as an original Rem. but you might research the name on it. Might have been a well known competition shooter at the time? You have the problem of an altered antique gun done in modern times but over 60 years ago, so the alterations are sorta antique too. An oddity for sure. __________________ Your gun is like your nose, it is just wrong for someone else to pick it for you!