Remington Model 1894
Remington Arms · Shotgun · Discontinued · 1894
Also known as: Remington 1894, Remington Hammerless 1894
Overview
The Remington Model 1894 is a hammerless side-by-side double-barrel shotgun and was Remington's first hammerless double gun. Built on a boxlock action derived from the Andrew Whitmore patent, it features a case-hardened receiver, a top break lever, a tang-mounted automatic safety, and double triggers. It was offered in 10, 12, and 16 gauge with barrels of roughly 26 to 32 inches in either fluid (ordnance) steel or Damascus, and in multiple quality grades from A through Special Trap. Optional automatic ejectors were available.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3400 g (119.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1180 mm (46.46") |
| Barrel Length | 762 mm (30.00") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Double Trigger |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Magazine Type | None |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued Case Hardened |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12ga, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Open Dual Chamber
- Safety mechanisms: Tang Automatic Safety
- Features: Side By Side Barrels, Boxlock Action, Hammerless, Double Triggers, Top Break Lever, Pistol Grip Stock, Optional Automatic Ejectors
Variants
- Remington Model 1894 Special Trap — Trap Grade
Service history
Operators
- American Sport and Hunting Market · adopted 1894
Production
Estimated total produced: 42,000 · Production years: 1894-1910
Roughly 41,000 to 42,000 units produced before the line was retired as Remington moved to Browning- and Pedersen-designed shotguns.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Remington Arms (based on the Andrew Whitmore patent)
Discontinued: 1910
Notes
Serial numbers ran roughly from 100,000 to 142,000. Higher grades featured progressively finer engraving, wood, and finish. Damascus-barrelled examples are not considered safe with modern smokeless ammunition.
Background
The Model 1894 marked Remington's transition into the hammerless double-gun era. In 1910 Remington wound down its break-action line (Models 1889, 1894, 1900, and 1902) in favor of the new repeating shotgun designs of John M. Browning and John D. Pedersen.