Remington 1100 Semi Automatic .410 Gauge Lightweight 26" Skeet Shotgun
Our Assessment: Designed by Wayne Leek and R. Kelley, the Remington Model 1100 was introduced in 1963 as a successor to the model 58 and 878 gas operated shotguns. The Model 58s had supplanted the recoil operated Model 11-48, which retained the long recoil action of John Browning's original design, present in the Remington Model 11 and the Auto-5. All models of the 1100 are gas operated with a mechanism that noticeably reduces recoil. The Remington Model 1100 ushered in the era of successful and reliable gas-actuated autoloading shotguns, and it is the best selling autoloading shotgun in U.S. history. The Model 1100 holds a record for shells fired out of an autoloading shotgun without malfunction, cleaning or parts breakage with a record of over 24,000 rounds. The record was set in 1978 with a Remington model 1100 LT-20. Breaking this record has been attempted with several other models of semi-auto shotguns with no luck. This shotgun has a 25" .410 gauge skeet choke barrel with a 2 1/2" chamber, and a blue finish. It is in Good condition and is ready to hit the range, this gun just screams fun and with its bright bore and solid mechanics is a shooter for sure!
Make: Remington
Model: 1100LW
Serial Number: L529486H
Year of Manufacture: 1972
Caliber: .410 Gauge, 2 1/2" Shells
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Shotgun
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked with a scroll engraving and "Remington Model-1100LW" on the bottom edge, the serial number is present at the bottom edge at the rear. The right side of the receiver and bolt are marked with scroll engraving. The left side of the barrel is marked "410 GA. FOR 2 1/2 IN. PLASTIC SHELLS ONLY", "SKEET", and "6AWM". The right side of the barrel is marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO. INC. ILION N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A. / PATENT NOS 2,645,873 – 2,675,638 - 2,719375 - 3,200,710 - 3,201,886" and has a series of inspection marks.
Barrel Length: 25" Vent-Rib
Choke: Skeet, Fixed
Sights / Optics: There is a white plastic bead fixed at the front of the rib and a small steel alignment bead at the midway point. The top of the rib and receiver have wavy serrations for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are press checkered wood with a grooved forearm, capped pistol grip, straight comb, and a black ventilated White Line recoil pad. There is some scattered notable finish loss on the bottom of the forearm at the front. There are some infrequently scattered little compressions and draglines throughout. The LOP measures 14 1/4" & 13 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad and wood, respectively. The stocks rate in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is right. 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 96% of its metal finish. A few notable scuffs are present on the top of the receiver at the rear. There are some scattered light marks along the barrel. There is light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. A weight is present at the magazine tube cap and a trigger shoe is installed. 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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