Remington Model 11 The Sportsman 12 GA Semi-Auto Shotgun 1931-1949 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1224
LSB#: 211111CM01
Make: Remington
Model: 11, The Sportsman
Serial Number: 440125
Year of Manufacture: 1931-1949
Caliber: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4″ or Shorter
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 of the receiver is marked “Remington / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. / 440125”. The left side of the barrel is marked “12 GA. FOR 2 ¾ OR SHORTER SHELLS” with an inspection mark and “DL”. The right side of the barrel has the REP proof mark in oval and a test mark. The bolt is marked “THE / SPORTSMAN”. The left bow of the trigger guard is marked with an inspection mark. The bottom of the barrel is marked “461858” inspection marks. The sides of the barrel have game scenes.
Barrel Length: 22″, 26″ to Lyman Cutts Compensator Choke
Choke: The barrel has been installed with a Lyman Cutts compensator choke. Currently installed is an Improved Cylinder. Also included are Spreader, Modified, and Full chokes.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a bead set on the compensator. The receiver is serrated to reduce glare. The left rear has three drilled, tapped, and filled holes.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with a flat-bottom pistol grip, straight comb, and aftermarket brown rubber buttpad. The forend has a crack on the left side at the rear. The top of the wrist has a small crack to the left of the top tang. The wrist is shy to the tangs. There is a hairline crack on the right side of the forend at the rear. There are some scattered scuffs, little compressions, and a few nicks. The checkering is mostly strong with light rub wear. The LOP measures approximately 13 1/2″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad and 12 3/4″ to the wood. The pad has some scattered wear. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with no erosion. There is some stubborn fouling in the bore.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 85% of its metal finish. There are three drilled, tapped, and filled holes on the left side of the receiver at the rear. There are some scuffs and areas of finish loss on the barrel from standard operation. There are some scattered little spots of surface oxidation. There are some scattered nicks, the deepest are on the left side of the receiver. There are some scuffs that have thinned the finish. There is finish loss on the edges. There are some thin scratches, some of the most noticeable are on the top of the receiver. There is dishing around the screwheads. The screwheads are tool marked with serviceable slots. The markings are clear but rounded. 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: Included are Spreader, Modified, and Full chokes.
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 chamber for 12 gauge and has been installed with a Cutts compensator choke. 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!