Remington Model 1100 Ducks Unlimited 1973 Commemorative 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 30" Vent-Rib Barrel, Limited Edition
Produced as the first Ducks Unlimited “Gun of the Year,” this 1973 Remington Model 1100 commemorative combines proven gas-operated reliability with limited-edition collectibility. Only about 10,600 were made, each wearing gold scroll engraving and a multi-color enamel Ducks Unlimited crest flanked by U.S. and Canadian flags. The high-polish blued finish, gloss walnut furniture, and fixed FULL-choke 30-inch vent-rib barrel capture the pre-steel-shot waterfowl era in a package that still functions as a classic Model 1100.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Light rust and pitting are present on a few exterior metal surfaces, and minor superficial scratches and blemishes can be seen on the stock and receiver.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 1100 Ducks Unlimited Commemorative 12 Gauge shotgun
Serial numbers DU1–DU10600 were reserved for this run; this shotgun falls squarely within that range, affirming its place in the limited production of approximately 10,600 units.
The receiver’s gold scroll engraving and enamel crest are factory-done, not aftermarket, underscoring its collectible status. The crest depicts the organization’s cross-border conservation mission with both national flags.
A 30-inch vent-rib barrel with a fixed FULL choke and 2 3/4-inch chamber reflects the waterfowl standards of the early 1970s. It feeds from a 2 + 1 tubular magazine and uses the Model 1100’s time-tested gas system for reduced recoil and reliable cycling.
Gloss-finished walnut stock and semi-beavertail forend feature crisp fleur-de-lis checkering and a white-line spacer, matching the high-polish blued steel for a period-correct presentation. A steel bead front sight tops the rib, and a cross-bolt safety secures the action.
REP proof and PX 37 inspector stamps confirm original Remington manufacture in Ilion, New York, during 1973.