Remington Model 1100 Left-Handed 28″ 12 Gauge 2 ¾” Semi-Auto Shotgun 1978
SOLD FOR: $1,325.00
LSB#: LSB251106AH001
Make: Remington
Model: 1100
Serial#: N011934V
Year of Manufacture: 1978
Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4″ Shells
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Shotgun with Tube Magazine
Barrel Length: 28″
Choke: Fixed: Modified
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a silver colored bead sight fixed to the front of the rib.
Markings: The right side of the receiver is marked “Remington Model 1100″ and “N011934V”. Both sides of the receiver are engraved. The left side of the barrel is marked “12 GA * L.H. / FOR 2 ¾ IN. SHELLS / MOD”. The right side of the barrel is marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO, INC. / ILION, NY MADE IN USA”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece press-checkered walnut featuring a forend with a full-length finger shelf, a capped pistol grip, a fluted straight comb and a Remington hard plastic buttplate. There are just a few scratches and compression marks — mostly along the belly. There is a 1 ½” crack in the forend consistent with gas venting in the recoil system. The crack is not visible until the gun is disassembled. There are no areas of finish loss or chips. The checkering remains sharp. The LOP is 14″ from the trigger to the rear end of the buttpad. Overall, the stocks are in an Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore, though there are some scratches near mid barrel. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: The shotgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. The the chamber end of the barrel has experienced some fading. There is minor operational wear on the mag tube. There is light handling wear and some blueing loss on the receiver. The markings remain clear. Overall, this shotgun rates a Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this shotgun. As with all previously owned guns, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. The crack in the forend should likely be repaired before firing to prevent lengthening.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Designed by Wayne Leek and R. Kelley, the Model 1100 series was first introduced in 1963, succeeding the Model 58, 878 gas-operated shotguns and, eventually, the 11-48 recoil-operated shotgun. The Model 1100 utilizes a gas-operated mechanism that significantly reduces recoil, contributing to a more comfortable shooting experience. So successful was this design that over 4 million of them have been sold, in variations including skeet, trap, sporting, youth, deer, and tactical models.
This particular left-handed Model 1100 has a 28 ” barrel and is choked Modified. With a minor crack repair in the forend wood it would again be the star waterfowler that Mr. Leek and Mr. Kelley designed her to be. Please see our photos. – C.B.
