Remington Model 1100 Field Grade 12 Ga – 1982 Vintage Vent-Rib Classic
Well-balanced, soft-shooting, and famously reliable, this 1982-manufactured Remington Model 1100 represents the golden age of American semi-auto shotguns. Dressed in high-polish blued steel with tasteful factory scroll engraving and matched to glossy American walnut furniture, it is the quintessential field gun that built the 1100’s reputation for smooth cycling and mild recoil. Key highlights include the first-generation gas system, a 28" vent-rib barrel with fixed Modified choke, and a 4 + 1 capacity—exactly the configuration many wingshooters still seek out today.
Condition
Very good overall. The metal retains its deep, even bluing with only light handling marks and a few superficial scratches. Wood shows minor surface blemishes consistent with careful field use; checkering remains crisp. Receiver and bolt engraving is sharp and unmarred. Bore is clean, bright, and free of pitting, displaying only faint wear rings.
All controls function correctly, and the gas system is intact and well-maintained.
What’s Included
• Remington Model 1100 Field Grade 12 Ga shotgun (serial N719089V)
• Original 28" vent-rib barrel, 2 ¾" chamber, fixed Modified choke
(No box or additional accessories are present.)
More than four million Model 1100s have left Ilion, but few combine period-correct features and condition as neatly as this example. The “V” serial suffix confirms a standard-frame 2 ¾" 12-gauge build, while its 1982 date places it before the transition to Rem-Choke barrels. That means you get the classic fixed Modified constriction—ideal for upland birds, skeet doubles, and clay-breaking versatility without swapping tubes.
The highly polished receiver wears factory roll-engraved scrollwork on both sides and even on the bolt, adding a touch of elegance rarely found on modern field guns. Remington’s DuPont RKW finish protects the walnut stock and fore-end, each adorned with pressed fleur-de-lis panels and a white-line butt-plate spacer that screams early-’80s style. A 14" length of pull and the proven gas-operated action translate to mild recoil and fast follow-up shots, attributes that helped make the Model 1100 the best-selling gas autoloader of its era.
Functionally, you’ll find the familiar cross-bolt safety at the rear of the trigger guard, a brass front bead for quick alignment, and a vent-rib sighting plane that stays cool under repeated firing.
Whether you’re adding a representative 1100 to a collection, retiring an older field gun, or simply looking for a soft-shooting 12 gauge with vintage charm, this specimen is ready to head back to the range or uplands.
Own a proven American classic that still looks as good as it shoots—an honest, well-kept Field Grade from the height of Remington’s craftsmanship.