WWII U.S. Property Remington Model 11 Riot Gun 12 GA 20″ Shotgun 1942 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,124.00
WOA#: WY240517WB016
Make: Remington
Model: U.S. Marked Model 11 Riot Gun
Serial Number: 462833
Year of Manufacture: 1942 (PL Date Code)
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” and with “U.S.” followed by the flaming bomb. The left of the receiver is marked “U.S.” followed by a flaming bomb, with a game scene, and “Remington / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. / 462833″. The left side of the barrel is marked “12 GA. FOR 2 ¾ OR SHORTER SHELLS”, “CYL”, “PL” and with an inspection mark. The right side of the barrel has the REP proof mark in oval and a test mark. The bolt is marked “MODEL 11”. The right side of the receiver is marked with a game scene. The left bow of the trigger guard is marked with an inspection mark. The bottom of the barrel lug is marked with the serial number. The bolt is marked “MODEL 11”. The left side of the buttstock is stamped with a crossed cannon cartouche (shallow and faint).
Barrel Length: 20″
Choke: Fixed Cylinder Bore
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a metal bead fixed to the barrel. The top of the receiver is serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a flat-bottom checkered pistol grip, straight comb, serrated Remington buttplate, and smooth forend. The forend has instructions for the friction ring on the barrel inlet, the friction ring is included. The condition of the Ordnance cartouche and sanding marks likely indicates that the buttstock has been refinished, the forend appears original with a crisp patent marking on the front face. The forend has only a few minor marks. The buttstock has some more notable nicks, scrapes, and there is weathering in the belly. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is generally well defined. The LOP measures approximately 14″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some wear around the edges with well defined serrations and lettering. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition as partially refinished or replaced.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches, most notable on the top and the left-front of the receiver. There are infrequent spots of minor surface oxidation. The action shows minor operational wear. The screwheads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in about 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 standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Remington Model 11 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 Model 11 shotgun shares the same basic action as the Remington Sportsman, The Browning A5 and the Savage 720. The Model 11 was used in field configurations for recreational shooting and for aerial gunnery training, while riot configurations would typically be used by guards at bases or industrial locations vital to the war effort. This example is in Fine condition with a lot of finish left, solid mechanics and a bright bore. Military shotguns themselves are scarce when compared with rifles and handguns, but this is a rare opportunity to own one of the few semi-automatic shotguns from the U.S. war effort during WWII. Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
