Remington Model 11 The Sportsman Skeet 20 GA 26″ Semi-Automatic Shotgun C&R

SOLD FOR: $1051

LSB#: 220112VH008

Make: Remington

Model: The Sportsman Skeet

Serial Number: 8154

Year of Manufacture: 1936 (PE Date Code)

Caliber: 20 Gauge, 2 3/4″ or Shorter

Action Type: Recoil Operated Magazine Tube-Fed 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. 689,283 – 710,094 – 730,870 – 812,326 / SKEET 20 GA”. The left side of the chamber is marked “PE3 PE” and with an inspection mark. The left of the receiver is marked “THE / SPORTSMAN” and “Remington / TRADE MARK / 8154”. The right side of the barrel has the REP proof mark in oval and a test mark. The left bow of the trigger guard is marked with an inspection mark. The bottom of the base of the barrel mount is marked “8154”.  The sides of the receiver have game scenes.

Barrel Length: 26″ Vent Rib

Choke: Fixed Cylinder

Sights / Optics: The sight is a white bead in a base at the muzzle, the base is bent. There is an empty drilled and tapped hole at the midsection of the rib. The top of the receiver and rib are serrated for glare reduction.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with a capped pistol grip, straight comb, finger groove forend, and serrated composite buttplate. The finish has crazing. There are some scattered scratches, compressions, light scrapes, areas of thinning, and areas of finish loss. The LOP measures approximately 13 3/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with no erosion.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 85% of its metal finish. The receiver has drifted to a patina and has finish loss on the edges. There are patches of little hairline scratches on the receiver. The receiver has some scattered little nicks, scuffs, and spots of light surface oxidation. The bolt and lifter have some spots of dark discoloration from previous oxidation. The rib has a ding on the front right corner. There are some scattered spots of oxidation on the barrel, the most noticeable is a patch on the right towards the muzzle. There are some scattered little nicks and scratches on the barrel. The front sight base is bent. The screwheads are tool marked with serviceable 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 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 Skeet model chambered for 20 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!