[Doug Bowser]

A “NEW” REMINGTON MODEL 1911 SHOTGUN


One of the members of our church gave me this gun last week. It is a Remington Model 11 12 ga with solid rib modified barrel. The stock was broken in half and I had to replace the mainspring screw, action spring tube, action spring plug and the front bead. I glued the stock and replaced the parts. Numerich had all the parts I needed. They cost a total of $43.00 including shipping. It is interesting that the buttstock is from a Browning A-5. It still has the Browning butt plate. The bluing on the barrel is 85% but the receiver has turned to a Silver color.


As far as I can tell, the gun is functional. It was made in 1913. I was given another Model 11 in February. It is plain barreled and Full choke. It was made in 1918. The 1918 version functions well and I have broken 24/25 with it on a regulation trap range. I hope to take the “new” gun to the range this weekend.


I enjoy restoring these old shotguns. I have also restored a Savage Model 755A 12 ga and a Savage Model 775A 12 ga. All 4 guns were a gift and none of them were functioning when I got them. They are all functional now.


Doug

 

[22lrfan]

Congrats Doug on keeping those old ones shooting and getting them back in the game. :101010:

 

[ThatGuy]

When I was 18 I acquired a Remington model 11 in very good condition from a friend for the measly price of 1, xbox360.

Like a fool I parted with it

 

[Vick]

Both the Brownings and the Remingtons are well made and well designed shotguns that have a good habit of going "BANG" every time you pull the trigger. Its a darned shame I could never hit the broad side of a barn with them...something about that square-backed receiver throws me off.

 

[phillipd]

Nice job Mr. Doug. I need to get up with you for some advice/help on an unfired CMP Garand in .308 when we both have the time and if you're willing

 

[45flattop]

Both the Brownings and the Remingtons are well made and well designed shotguns that have a good habit of going "BANG" every time you pull the trigger. Its a darned shame I could never hit the broad side of a barn with them...something about that square-backed receiver throws me off.

Me too Vick although with my oddball eyesight that square
back receiver always tossed my head for a loop every time
I shouldered it and I sure can't keep it shouldered all the
time.:lol4:

 

[DEADEYE 1]

Nice guns. I have a 20 gauge that looks just like a Browning, if you are not looking for the magazine cut-off switch/lever. I like the Model 11s and 11/48s. Have fun.

 

[Doug Bowser]

Gi

Nice job Mr. Doug. I need to get up with you for some advice/help on an unfired CMP Garand in .308 when we both have the time and if you're willing

give me a call at 601-341-8797

 

[Doug Bowser]

This gun functioned flawlessly with trap loads. I fired it very fast (3 shots 1.5 seconds and could not get it to jam.

 

[phillipd]

Gi

give me a call at 601-341-8797

Thanks Mr. Doug. I hope to join one of your breakfast meetings I have heard about in the next month or so. I'll give notice beforehand

 

[Doug Bowser]

601-341-8797 call so I will be sure to be there.