Norwalk Police Remington Model 11 Riot 12 GA 18.5″ Shotgun 1940 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1381

LSB#: 210417RC33

Make: Remington

Model: 11, City of Norwalk Police Property

Serial Number: 422880

Year of Manufacture: 1940 (CJ Date Code)

Caliber: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4″ or Shorter Shells

Action Type: Recoil Operated Magazine Tube-Fed 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”. The left side is marked with the “CJ” date code and an inspection mark. The right side of the chamber is marked with an ovalled “R.E.P.” in oval and “1”. The bottom of the barrel is marked with the serial number and has inspection marks. The bolt is marked “MODEL 11”. The left side of the receiver is marked “POLICE GUN – PROPERTY OF CITY OF NORWALK POLICE” and “Remington / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF” above the serial number.

Barrel Length: 18 1/2”

Choke: Fixed Modified

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a bright bead that is set on a base fixed to the front of the barrel. The receiver is serrated to reduce glare.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a flat-bottom pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered metal buttplate. There are sling swivel mounts in the belly and in the magtube cap. There are some scattered scratches, scrapes, compressions, and scuffs. Some of the marks have removed finish and others have damaged or removed surface wood, they are scattered throughout. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures approximately 13 3/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the checkered steel buttplate. The plate has some thinning. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with no erosion.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. There is scattered surface oxidation, the highest concentration is on the receiver but present throughout. There are some scuffs. There are a few little scratches, most noticeable on the top of the receiver. There are some scattered draglines. There are some little spots of discoloration from previous oxidation. There is some finish loss on the edges. The screw heads are sharp to lightly worn with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: The Remington Model 11 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 Model 11 shotgun shares the same basic action as the Remington Sportsman, The Browning A5 and the Savage 720. This is a 1940 example that was used by the Norwalk Police Department of Southern California. They applied their department markings and the barrel was shortened to 18 ½ inches and turned it into a riot gun. We have not seen record of a factory 18 1/2″ barrel but the finish looks every bit a Remington original finish, it could have been a custom order or the department could have cut the barrel and done a phenomenal touch up. This is one cool shotgun with solid mechanics and a good bore, this gun still has a lot of years left in it. Please see our photos and good luck!