Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this incredible semi-automatic shotgun today for a penny-start auction, this is the Remington Arms Co. Model 11 “The Sportsman”!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Remington Arms Co.
Model: 11 “The Sportsman”
Serial: S501852
Date of Manufacture: 1931-1947
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 30" Barrel with Fixed Full Choke
Optics/Sights: Silver Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Walnut Buttstock and Forend with Checkering Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The left side of the receiver is engraved with a duck game scene. The right side of the receiver is engraved with a pheasant game scene.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Remington Model 11 Autoloader stands as a quintessential example of early 20th-century American shotgun design—blending practical performance, mechanical innovation, and classic styling. The Model 11 was produced in 12, 16, and 20 gauge, offering sportsmen a range of options suited to different game and shooting preferences. Typically chambered for 2 3/4-inch shells, it was also offered in many configurations, such as barrel lengths, different barrel ribs, and chokes, all of which were designed to deliver ideal performance for waterfowl, upland birds, or trap shooting. Its blue finish gives the barrel and receiver a deep, refined appearance, while the silver bead front sight allows for fast, instinctive alignment. The checkered walnut buttstock and forend offer both durability and a secure grip, highlighting the natural beauty of the wood grain. On higher-grade models, the receiver often featured scrollwork or engraved game scenes, elevating the firearm from a utilitarian tool to a collector-worthy sporting arm.
Model: 11 “The Sportsman”
Serial: S501852
Date of Manufacture: 1931-1947
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 30" Barrel with Fixed Full Choke
Optics/Sights: Silver Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Walnut Buttstock and Forend with Checkering Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The left side of the receiver is engraved with a duck game scene. The right side of the receiver is engraved with a pheasant game scene.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Remington Model 11 Autoloader stands as a quintessential example of early 20th-century American shotgun design—blending practical performance, mechanical innovation, and classic styling. The Model 11 was produced in 12, 16, and 20 gauge, offering sportsmen a range of options suited to different game and shooting preferences. Typically chambered for 2 3/4-inch shells, it was also offered in many configurations, such as barrel lengths, different barrel ribs, and chokes, all of which were designed to deliver ideal performance for waterfowl, upland birds, or trap shooting. Its blue finish gives the barrel and receiver a deep, refined appearance, while the silver bead front sight allows for fast, instinctive alignment. The checkered walnut buttstock and forend offer both durability and a secure grip, highlighting the natural beauty of the wood grain. On higher-grade models, the receiver often featured scrollwork or engraved game scenes, elevating the firearm from a utilitarian tool to a collector-worthy sporting arm.
First introduced in 1905, the Model 11 holds the distinction of being America’s first mass-produced semi-automatic shotgun, based on John Browning’s Auto-5 long-recoil design. Its action, which uses the recoil of both the barrel and bolt to cycle shells, proved exceptionally reliable and rugged. A manually adjustable friction ring allowed shooters to tune the gun for different loads. Over its production span, Remington manufactured approximately 850,000 Model 11s, including variants used in military roles during World War II. In 1930, Remington introduced a companion model known as the Sportsman, which was chambered in 20 gauge and was essentially a streamlined version of the Model 11 designed specifically for the civilian hunting market. In 1931, Remington added the Sportsman model in both 12-gauge and 16-gauge.
The Sportsman was limited to a three-shell capacity (two in the magazine and one in the chamber) to comply with federal hunting regulations, making it especially appealing to waterfowlers. It also featured simplified markings and finish options, providing a more affordable alternative to the higher-grade Model 11 while maintaining the same proven reliability. With its range of sporting and military variants, elegant styling, and historical importance, the Remington Model 11—and its Sportsman counterpart—remain standouts in the history of American shotgun craftsmanship.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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