remington model 11 12 gauge serial numbers

#Remington model 11 12 gauge serial numbers serial number#

Years of research and development by Wayne Leek’s Firearms Research Program team (also consisting of James Martin, Charles Morse, Clark Workman and R. The Sportsman ’58 and the Model 878 were gas-operated and had a piston, that was inside the magazine tube, that was forced to the rear by the gasses from the burning powder, which made it more difficult to keep clean. These were the gas-operated Sportsman ’58 (introduced in 1956), the Model 878 (introduced 1959) and the Model 11-48 (introduced in 1948, and which had a recoil operating systems similar to the venerable Browning designed Model 11). In 1962, Remington was producing three different autoloading shotguns. I eventually become a member of the highly respected Remington sales force. I was soon to learn all about the manufactured products, including firearms and ammunition, and all related goods.

So.are 19.5 inch barrels actually incorrect?.if so.and assuming ( maybe incorrectly on my part ) that because this barrel is marked ' CYL ' that it was originally 20 inches long.why would someone cut 1/2 an inch off of the barrel sometime between 19?Īppreciate the time and thank you in advance.In 1962, I joined Remington Arms Company, as a trainee, in its Shooting Promotion Department a part of Remington’s sales and marketing division. I have seen several Model 11 Sportsman's offered for sale over the years that say ' Correct 19.5 inch barrel '. My understanding is that the two shortest barrel lengths offered for a Model 11 was 20 inches and 18.5 inches for the Police Model 11. I have measured the barrel correctly ( muzzle to face of bolt when closed.barrel off gun.measured from muzzle end to correct spot on barrel on the other end ).any way you look at it this barrel is 19.5 inches long. They all match.ģ) The receiver has a stamped flaming bomb.says ' The Sportsman ' on the bolt.has a pheasant on the bolt side of the receiver.has a duck on the opposite side of the receiver.IT DOES NOT SAY ' Military Finish ' on the receiver.Ĥ) The Barrel has a stamped flaming is marked ' CYL '.the date stamped on the barrel is ' KL ' which would be May 1942.there is the correct ' REP ' stamp.there is a BEAD front site ( NOT A RAMP FRONT SITE ).ĥ) The magazine tube has the correct magazine plug for a 3 shot Model 11 Sportsman ( looks like a pain to remove.never tried ).Ħ) The buttstock is checkered and has a 'crossed cannon ' stamp.IT DOES NOT HAVE an 'FJA stamp '.the original BROWN Remington Buttstock plate is in place.ħ) The Forearm is checkered and is correct for a 3 shot Model 11 Sportsman.

#Remington model 11 12 gauge serial numbers serial number#

I inherited the gun in 1985 after his passing and have not altered it in any way since I have owned it.Ģ) Serial Number is #463176.the same serial number is stamped on the barrel near the lug in the correct spot, on the Tang, on the Trigger Assembly, on the inside of the buttstock, and on the receiver. My grandfather purchased it in 1948 and did not alter the gun in any way during his ownership. I have followed these forums for some time.however I do have a question I have not seen an answer for regarding the Remington Model 11 Sportsman.Ī little background info on the gun.( I can post pictures if desired ).ġ) I own a Remington Model 11 Sportsman 12 gauge. Hello.and thank you for allowing me to join the group.