This is the only place your going to get answers to those kind of questions, register and post your questions here:
Remington Society of America
http://remingtonsociety.com/forums/
Does it read "kec" or "ked"? The Remington web site indicates 4 grades of Remington model 1900 double barrel shotguns (http://www.remington.com/library/history/firearm_models/shotguns/model_1900.asp): Grades Offered: K - Remington steel barrelsKE - Remington steel, auto ejectorsKD - 2 stripe Damascus barrelsKED - 2 strip Damascus, auto ejectors
Only if it is marked ".223 Remington" on the barrel.
The Express version of the 870 Remington is normally either 12 or 20 gauge. Gauge desigantion is marked on the barrels left, rear end.
Made 1931 - 1949 will be barrel code marked, see related links for information on the Remington Society of America.
By looking at the barrel and receiver.
It should be marked on the barrels near the breach.
Is marked on side of action. If you do not see any action marks look at the barrel, it might be a 788.
I dont know of any true Parker Brothers shotgun that had a 'rabbit etched in the barrels.' Would need to know exactly how the gun is marked so we can ID it properly.
E. Remington and Sons (predecessor to Remington Arms Co) manufactured firearms in Ilion, New York, from 1860 to 1888.
It will be marked on the barrel. The barrel is marked "Made in Portugal".
i bought one from Calbulas i paid 3800 for it
Exactly how is the gun marked so we can identify what you actually have. sales@countrygunsmith.net