Remington Model 1100 Trap 12 GA 30″ FULL Vent Rib Semi-Automatic Shotgun

SOLD FOR: $1176

LSB#: 220406JM003

Make: Remington

Model: 1100 Trap

Serial Number: M615440V

Year of Manufacture: 1977 (AO Date Code)

Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 3/4″ or Shorter Shells

Action Type: Semi-Automatic Shotgun

Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked with a scroll engraving and “Remington Model-1100”, the serial number is present at the rear. The right side of the receiver and bolt are marked with scroll engraving. The left side of the barrel is marked “12 GA. FOR / 2 3/4 IN SHELLS” and “FULL”. The left side of the chamber is marked with an inspection mark and “AO H”. 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 right side of the receiver is marked “TRAP”.

Barrel Length: 30″

Choke: Fixed Full

Sights / Optics: The shotgun is mounted with a white bead set on the front of the barrel and has an alignment aid at the midsection. The rib and top of the receiver have a wavy pattern for glare reduction and there is also a serrated step at the rear of the rib.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are checkered walnut with a finger groove forend, capped pistol grip, and a monte carlo comb. There are some scattered compressions and draglines. The most noticeable defects are on the left side of the buttstock. There are a few little marks through the finish. There are some scattered light handling marks. The checkering is intact. The LOP measures 14 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the ventilated rubber Remington buttpad. There is some light wear from standard use and has a few marks in ink. 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 97% of its metal finish. There are a few scattered little marks through the finish. There is some thinning at the muzzle. There are some scattered light handling marks. There is standard operational wear. The markings are deep. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Excellent 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. Several variations of the Model 1100, in 12, 20, and 28 gauges, and .410 bore are still in production as of 2020. 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 particular 1100 has a vent rib 30″ 12 Gauge barrel with a fixed Full choke plus a 2 3/4″ chamber, and a blue finish. It is in about Excellent condition and is ready to go drop some birds or dust some clays! Please see our photos and good luck!