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

SOLD FOR: $1710

LSB#: 210417RC32

Make: Remington

Model: 11, City of Norwalk Police Property

Serial Number: 423174

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 right side of the receiver is marked “POLICE GUN – PROPERTY OF CITY OF NORWALK POLICE” and “Remington / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF”.

Barrel Length: 18 1/2” Cut

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 but some of the deepest are on the left side of the forend towards the front and left side of the buttstock up at the comb. 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 and a spot of stubborn residue. 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 80% of its metal finish. There is scattered surface oxidation, the highest concentration is on the receiver. There are some scattered little nicks, dings, scuffs, and hairline scratches. The highest concentration of hairline scratches are on the left of the receiver. There are some little spots of discoloration from previous oxidation. There is some finish loss on the edges. The screw heads are 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. This one has some wear but has good mechanics and a good bore, this gun still has a lot of years left in it. Please see our photos and good luck!