Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic shotgun for a penny-start auction; this is the Winchester 1911 SL!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1911 SL
Serial: 58187
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 28"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Stock with Checkering and Foregrip
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester 1911 Self-Loading (SL) shotgun is one of the most distinctive and historically significant autoloading shotguns of the early 20th century, representing Winchester’s ambitious effort to enter the semi-automatic shotgun market while working around the many patents held by John Browning and his Auto-5 design. Produced from 1911 into the mid-1920s, the 1911 SL operates on a long-recoil system in which the barrel and bolt travel rearward together upon firing before separating to complete the cycling process, a method that results in smooth functioning and a characteristic feel unique to recoil-operated shotguns of the era. Because Browning had patented the use of a conventional charging handle, Winchester engineered an alternative approach, incorporating a knurled barrel sleeve that allowed the user to manually retract the barrel and bolt assembly as needed—a clever workaround that gave the shotgun its immediately recognizable appearance. The receiver features classic early-Winchester styling, with clean lines and a deep blued finish, while the walnut buttstock and forearm exhibit the company’s typical craftsmanship of the period, often showing fine grain, checkering, and a comfortable, traditional sporting profile. Shooters appreciated the gun’s solid balance, slim action, and dependable performance when properly set up with its friction-ring system tuned for the chosen ammunition. Though ultimately overshadowed by competing designs as semi-automatic shotguns evolved, the Winchester 1911 SL remains a captivating collector’s firearm—valued for its mechanical ingenuity, its place in Winchester’s development history, and its uniquely identifiable combination of long-recoil engineering and early 20th-century aesthetics.
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.
Model: 1911 SL
Serial: 58187
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 28"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Stock with Checkering and Foregrip
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester 1911 Self-Loading (SL) shotgun is one of the most distinctive and historically significant autoloading shotguns of the early 20th century, representing Winchester’s ambitious effort to enter the semi-automatic shotgun market while working around the many patents held by John Browning and his Auto-5 design. Produced from 1911 into the mid-1920s, the 1911 SL operates on a long-recoil system in which the barrel and bolt travel rearward together upon firing before separating to complete the cycling process, a method that results in smooth functioning and a characteristic feel unique to recoil-operated shotguns of the era. Because Browning had patented the use of a conventional charging handle, Winchester engineered an alternative approach, incorporating a knurled barrel sleeve that allowed the user to manually retract the barrel and bolt assembly as needed—a clever workaround that gave the shotgun its immediately recognizable appearance. The receiver features classic early-Winchester styling, with clean lines and a deep blued finish, while the walnut buttstock and forearm exhibit the company’s typical craftsmanship of the period, often showing fine grain, checkering, and a comfortable, traditional sporting profile. Shooters appreciated the gun’s solid balance, slim action, and dependable performance when properly set up with its friction-ring system tuned for the chosen ammunition. Though ultimately overshadowed by competing designs as semi-automatic shotguns evolved, the Winchester 1911 SL remains a captivating collector’s firearm—valued for its mechanical ingenuity, its place in Winchester’s development history, and its uniquely identifiable combination of long-recoil engineering and early 20th-century aesthetics.
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.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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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.
Additional Details
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