Looking for help identifying my 1900 16ga

[sb_bilbo2001]

First time posting guys, be gentle. I have an 1900 16ga that has been in the family since it was new. I hunted with it in the late 1980's when I was a teen but its been in the safe since then. I would like to figure out the manufacture date and any other info you guys can provide. The serial number is 3416XX and it is matched on the stock, barrels and grip. the barrels are stamped XKG//, there is also a "P" stamped above the XKG// on both barrels. Pellet count is 277 R and 286 L, there is also a "P" stamped there as well. There is also an "assembly" stamp of 1797. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Researcher]

While no actual production records for Remington Hammerless Doubles survive, according to the serial number chronology assembled from shipping records, and published in Charles Semmer's book Remington Double Shotguns, a Model 1900 in the 3416xx range would be a 1903 vintage gun.

[sb_bilbo2001]

Thanks Researcher! From what I've been reading, the X in XKG may well be quick identification for the 16 gauges. Any idea what the 3 P's signify? I read there were P's and Q's in the serial numbers that delineated between 12 and 16 but the P's on mine are not actually part of the serial number. I will try to upload pics when I get them off my phone. Thanks again.

[Researcher]

The P or Q preceeding the serial number on the trigger guard backstrap was a "stock letter" -- P for Model 1894s and Q for Model 1900s.

Most of the letters and hashmarks on the bottoms of the barrel tubes are not understood, and those who did know what they meant are long gone. From numerous observations X does often appear to be associated with 16-gauge guns.

[sb_bilbo2001]

Here a few pictures. Can you guys give me an assessment of its condition by looking at the pics?

[sb_bilbo2001]

Here are a few more pics. I guess you can only load three at a time.