1940 Remington Model 11 Sportsman 16 Gauge 28" Semi Automatic Shotgun
Our Assessment: The Remington Sportsman is a variant of the Model 11 which was the first auto-loading shotgun made in the USA, originally as the "Remington Autoloading Shotgun(1905-1910)" before it was changed to the Model 11 in 1911. The Remington Sportsman shotgun shares the same basic action as the Model 11, The Browning A5 and the Savage 720. The model has been a staple of sportsmen all over the world since its inception and is a truly classic design. This one is a solid rib model chambered for 16 gauge and has a lot of finish remaining. It has some scattered light cosmetic wear but a good bore and mechanics. This will be a great shotgun for clay and flesh birds alike and should be a reliable shooter for decades to come. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: Remington
Model: 11 Sportsman
Serial Number: 1536180
Year of Manufacture: 1940
Caliber: 16 Ga. 2 3/4" Shells
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Shotgun
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO., INC., ILION, N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A. / BROWNING'S U.S.PATS. 689.288-710.094-730.870-812.326", "16 GA. FOR 2 3/4 OR SHORTER SHELLS", and at the rear with "FULL", "CJ", and two small proof marks. The right side of the barrel is marked "REP" in an oval and "1". Both sides of the receiver have waterfowl scenes and the right is also marked "Remington / REG.U.S.PAT.OFF. / 1536180". The bolt is marked "THE / SPORTSMAN".
Barrel Length: 28" Solid Rib
Choke: Full, Fixed
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a modified steel bead at the front of the rib. It is likely not original to the shotgun.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered wood with a semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and a serrated hard rubber Remington buttplate. There are two notable splits at the rear of the forearm. There are also some light handling marks, scuffs and draglines. The checkering is well defined. The LOP measures 14" from the front of the trigger to the back of the hard rubber buttplate, which shows a brownish discoloration and scattered light wear. The stocks rate in about Good-Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. There is very light scattered erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion and for the age, the bore rates an 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 80% of its metal finish. There is scattered surface erosion throughout the metal surfaces. There is finish loss on the leading edges. There are two notable spots of finish loss on the bottom of the barrel at the rear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
CA LEGALITY: C&R: YES, CA PPT: NO.
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