Remington 11-48 20 GA 26″ Modified Semi-Auto Shotgun 1962 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,025.00

LSB#: LSB250605JB012

Make: Remington

Model: 11-48

Serial Number: 5852330

Year of Manufacture: 1962

Gauge: 20 Gauge 2 3/4? or Shorter Shells

Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Long-Recoil Operated, Tube Magazine Fed Shotgun

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “20 GA. FOR 2 3/4 OR SHORTER SHELLS” followed by “MOD” and “KJ” date code, with an inspection mark. The right side of the barrel is marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO. INC., ILION, N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A.”, along with patent numbers and dates, and has an inspection mark and “R.E.P.” in oval at the receiver. The left side of the receiver is marked “REMINGTON / MODEL 11-48”, and the serial number. 

Barrel Length: 26”

Choke: Modified, Fixed. 

Sights / Optics:  The front sight is a bead mounted to a base fixed to the barrel.  The top of the receiver is serrated for glare reduction.  

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two-piece checkered walnut set with a semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and plastic Remington buttplate. The stocks show light signs of wear, with only a few minor scattered scratches, and compression marks. The checkering is sharp. Overall, the stocks rate in Very Good to Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 85% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong, with only light signs of wear. There are a few scattered scratches, and the finish is thinning on the leading edges and on the bottom of the receiver. The pins are unmarred, and the screw heads are sharp. Overall, this shotgun rates in Very Good condition. 

Mechanics:  The action functions correctly, as does the safety. The trigger has a crisp and clean break. We have not fired this shotgun, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. 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 11-48 was a major evolution in American semi-automatic shotgun design, marrying the long-recoil operation of the Browning Auto-5 with sleek postwar styling and the first mass-produced stamped steel receiver from Remington. Produced from 1949 to the late 1960s, the 11-48 stood as Remington’s flagship autoloader during the postwar boom, prized for its ruggedness, clean lines, and sporting versatility.

This example, chambered in 20 gauge and manufactured in 1962, retains about 85% of its original metal finish with only light operational wear and minor surface marks. The bore is in superb condition with a bright interior and a fixed Modified choke, making it well-suited for upland birds or general field use. The stock set is in remarkable shape for its age—sharp checkering, a strong original finish, and minimal handling marks—testifying to careful use and storage. The factory Remington buttplate and period features are all intact, and the action cycles smoothly.

For collectors of classic American sporting arms or shooters seeking a trim, lightweight field gun, this 11-48 delivers vintage charm, mechanical reliability, and practical field performance in one handsome package. It’s ready for another generation of use—or a place of honor in a sporting arms collection. Please check out our high quality photos, and good luck on your bids! – J.D.