Remington Model 11 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun — Early Remington-UMC, Custom Full-Scroll Engraving, Poly-Choke, Upgraded Walnut Stock
Produced between 1911 and 1920, this Remington Model 11 represents one of the first American-made autoloading shotguns. It has been extensively customized with full-coverage scroll and game-scene hand engraving, a replacement walnut buttstock featuring a left-side cheek-piece and sharp checkering, and a Poly-Choke adjustable muzzle device. The result is a uniquely upgraded long-recoil shotgun that blends early 20th-century engineering with period aftermarket artistry.
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: This shotgun exhibits scattered pitting, areas of discoloration, and finish wear consistent with prior field use. The action cycles and dry-fires correctly.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 11 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun with custom engraving
- Custom walnut buttstock with cheek-piece and checkering
- Poly-Choke adjustable muzzle device installed on 28 inch barrel
The serial number 223*** falls within the early Remington-UMC range, and the barrel address confirms manufacture in the 1911–1920 era. This places the gun among the earliest domestic executions of the long-recoil design licensed from Browning.
Full-coverage engraving covers the receiver, trigger guard, and barrel breech. Pheasants in flight and a pointing dog adorn the receiver flanks, while a dog-head cameo crowns the top rear. The crisp scrollwork is consistent throughout, giving the gun a cohesive, high-end appearance.
The replacement buttstock is shaped for right-hand use with a cheek-piece, pistol grip, and sharp point-pattern checkering. A steel butt-plate with a white spacer adds a period-correct finishing touch. Matching walnut forend maintains visual continuity.
The 28 inch carbon-steel barrel carries a Poly-Choke adjustable muzzle device with an integral front bead. This aftermarket addition lets the shooter dial in constriction on the fly, expanding the gun’s versatility for field or clay use.
Internally, the long-recoil action retains the Model 11’s five-round tubular magazine and take-down configuration, allowing quick barrel removal for transport or cleaning while preserving the engraving and finish work.