Remington Model 11 Sportsman 12 Gauge 30" Semi Automatic ShotgunOur 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 chambered for 12 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: 777511
Year of Manufacture: 1947
Caliber: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4" Shells or shorter
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Shotgun
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO.,INC., ILION. N.Y., MADE IN U.S.A., BROWNING'S / U.S. PATS 689,283-710,094-730,870-812,326 ALSO PAT. NO 1,931,262". The left side of the barrel is marked "12 GA. FOR 2 3/4" OR SHORTER SHELLS.", "FULL", "PSS" date code, and a proof mark. The right side of the shank is marked "REP" in an oval and another proof mark. The sides of the receiver are marked with water fowl scenes and the left side is also marked "Remington / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF / 777511". The bolt is marked "THE / SPORTSMAN".
Barrel Length: 30"
Choke: A Modified Weaver choke device is installed that is fixed.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass bead fixed on the top of the choke device.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered wood with a grooved forearm, pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and a ventilated White Line recoil pad. The stocks have some light handling marks, shallow compressions, draglines and areas of finish loss. The checkering is generally well defined with a few areas of compression. There is a thin split on the right side of the forearm at the rear. There are no chips. The LOP measures 14 7/8" & 13 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad, which has hardened with age and has a few splits throughout. The stocks rate in about Good-Plus overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion and for the age, the bore rates a 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 80% of its metal finish. There are some scuffs, draglines and scattered freckles of oxidation. Light thinning can be seen along most of the leading edges. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are crisp. 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: YES.
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