The Model 1889 shotguns were introduced in 1889 and were discontinued in 1908. Remington indicates that approximately 135,000 were manufactured in Grades 1 through 7. This Grade 1 example has blued steel barrels with single steel bead front sight on the matted solid rib which is marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION N.Y. U.S.A.", 2 7/8 inch chambers with single extractor, and chokes measured at full/full. The receiver, locks, and hammers are casehardened. The locks are both marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO." in block letters. Double triggers and rebounding hammers. Multi-point checkered, walnut forend with Deeley style latch and round knob pistol grip stock with hard rubber Remington buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 7/8 inch drop at comb; 3 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 9 lbs 11 oz.