Remington Model 1100 LT-20 20 GA 28″ MOD Semi-Automatic Shotgun 1970s

SOLD FOR: $1025

LSB#: 220113JM020

Make: Remington

Model: 1100 LT-20

Serial Number: M986635K

Year of Manufacture: 1970s

Caliber: 20 Ga 2 3/4″ Shells

Action Type: Magazine Tube Fed Semi-Automatic Shotgun

Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “Remington Model 1100 LT-20” and with the serial number. The left side of the barrel is marked “20 GA. LT-20** / FOR 2 3/4 IN. SHELLS”, “MOD.”, with an inspection mark, and “LQT”. The right side of the barrel is marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO., INC. / ILION, N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A.” and has a series of inspection marks. The sides of the receiver and bolt have scroll engraving.

Barrel Length: 28″ Vent-Rib

Choke: Fixed Modified

Sights / Optics: The shotgun is mounted with a bright metal bead front sight set on the rib at the muzzle.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are press checkered glossed walnut, with a fluted straight comb, capped pistol grip, and serrated black plastic Remington buttplate. There are scattered compressions. There are a couple of little marks through the finish. There are light handling marks. The checkering is strong. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some scattered light wear. The stocks rate in about Fine overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and there is no erosion.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. The receiver has some little spots of light oxidation and a few oil marks. There are some light handling marks on the receiver. The barrel has mottled oil stains and light discoloration. There are two little spots of minor surface erosion and discoloration from previous oxidation on the right side of the barrel at the magazine tube cap. There are light handling marks and there is standard operational wear. The pins are unmarred. The markings are clear and easily read. Overall, this shotgun rates in Fine 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 requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: Designed by Wayne Leek and R. Kelley, the Remington Model 1100 was introduced in 1963 as a successor to the model 58 and 878 gas operated shotguns. The Model 58s had supplanted the recoil operated Model 11-48, which retained the long recoil action of John Browning’s original design, present in the Remington Model 11 and the Auto-5. All models of the 1100 are gas operated with a mechanism that noticeably reduces recoil. The Remington Model 1100 ushered in the era of successful and reliable gas-actuated autoloading shotguns, and it is the best selling autoloading shotgun in U.S. history. The Model 1100 holds a record for shells fired out of an autoloading shotgun without malfunction, cleaning or parts breakage with a record of over 24,000 rounds. The record was set in 1978 with a Remington model 1100 LT-20. Breaking this record has been attempted with several other models of semi-auto shotguns with no luck. This shotgun comes with a fixed Modified choked 28″ barrel, bright bore, solid mechanics, and some wear from range use. If you’re looking for a dependable field gun that has performed for decades, consider adding this Model 1100 LT-20 to your arsenal! Please see our photos and good luck!