Remington Model 1100 Field Grade 12 Gauge Semi-Automatic Shotgun, 26" Vent-Rib Barrel, Skeet Choke, 1970s
The Remington Model 1100 Field Grade shown here is an early-1970s example distinguished by its factory scroll-engraved receiver, high-polish blued finish, and pressed-checkered walnut stock. Its 26-inch vent-rib barrel with a fixed Skeet choke and 2 3/4" chamber is less common than longer, multi-choke variants, adding collector interest. Backed by Remington’s smooth gas-operated action, this shotgun offers reduced felt recoil, reliable cycling, and the classic styling that helped make more than four million Model 1100s a staple in American gun cabinets.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: There are a few minor scratches and handling marks on the polished blue metal surfaces and the gloss-finished walnut stock. The bore remains bright and free of fouling.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 1100 Field Grade 12 Gauge shotgun
This shotgun uses Remington’s proven gas-operated system, which vents excess gas to soften recoil and keep the action running smoothly with standard 2 3/4" shells.
The receiver carries tasteful factory scroll engraving that complements the high-polish blue finish, giving the gun a refined appearance without compromising its field-grade practicality.
A 26-inch vent-rib barrel with a fixed Skeet choke offers wide pattern coverage, making it well-suited for upland birds, close-range clay targets, or home-defense roles where quick target acquisition matters.
The walnut stock features pressed checkering, a white-line spacer, and a hard plastic butt-plate—hallmarks of early Field Grade production. With a 14-inch length of pull, it fits most shooters comfortably while maintaining traditional lines.
Serial prefix “L” and suffix “V” place this shotgun in the mid-1970s production peak, confirming a standard-weight 12-gauge receiver built in the USA during one of Remington’s most prolific eras.