Remington Model 11 Standard Grade 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 28" Full Choke (1912)
Manufactured in 1912, this first-generation Remington Model 11 is the American-made iteration of John M. Browning’s original long-recoil design. It chambers 2 3/4" shells, features a 28-inch plain barrel with a fixed Full choke, and still carries the early Browning patent roll mark that was phased out as patents expired. Collectors value these early Ilion, New York builds for their place at the start of U.S. semi-automatic shotgun history and for their hand-fitted walnut and carbon-steel construction.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair – Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: The walnut forend shows a few repaired cracks, and moderate scratching, scuffing, finish loss, and blemishing are present on metal and wood surfaces.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 11 Standard Grade 12 Gauge shotgun
This shotgun represents the earliest production period of the Model 11, bridging Browning’s Auto-5 and Remington’s later 11-48 and 1100 lines. The long-recoil action uses the original bronze and steel friction-ring system, allowing the shooter to tune cycling for light or heavy loads—an innovation that influenced decades of shotgun engineering.
A fixed Full choke combined with the 28-inch carbon-steel barrel delivers the tight patterns favored for waterfowl and turkey of the era. The plain, non-ribbed top keeps the profile slim and matches the utilitarian Standard Grade configuration.
The walnut stock sports a semi-pistol grip and retains its original oil finish, while the slender round fore-end maintains the classic feel Browning envisioned. A steel buttplate, 14-inch length of pull, and single bead front sight complete the period-correct setup.
With a 4 + 1 capacity (plug removable where legal) and a hammerless receiver, this Model 11 remains fully functional for field use while also serving as a collectible example of pre-WWI Remington craftsmanship.