Remington Model 1100 Field Grade 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 26" Barrel, Adjustable Poly-Choke, 1965 Production
Produced in July 1965, this Remington Model 1100 Field Grade represents an early example of the company’s landmark gas-operated sporting shotgun. It carries the distinctive two-piece scroll pattern found only on pre-1971 Field Grade receivers, and it has been upgraded with a Poly-Choke external adjustable choke and a Pachmayr “White Line” recoil pad for added versatility and comfort.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent — clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Mechanically: Functions correctly.
Specific Condition Notes: The walnut stock appears to have been refitted; it shows minimal handling marks but remains solid. Metal surfaces retain a high-luster blue with light edge wear only.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 1100 Field Grade 12 Gauge shotgun
- 26" plain barrel with Poly-Choke external adjustable choke unit
- Pachmayr “White Line” ventilated recoil pad
- Magazine plug installed (2 + 1 capacity)
The Model 1100 debuted in 1963 as the first successful gas-operated sporting shotgun, and more than four million have been produced. Early guns like this 1965 example are prized for their high-polish bluing and fine walnut furniture.
This shotgun retains its factory 26" plain barrel, originally supplied with a modified choke. The installed Poly-Choke lets the shooter dial in constriction from open to extra full without changing tubes, making the gun adaptable for upland birds, trap, or small-game hunting.
The gas-operated action softens recoil and cycles standard 2 ¾" loads reliably. A cross-bolt safety sits at the rear of the trigger guard, and the plug-restricted magazine holds two shells plus one in the chamber.
Walnut furniture features pressed fleur-de-lis checkering and a pistol-grip profile. The added Pachmayr pad brings length of pull to 14.5" and further tames felt recoil, while maintaining the classic field-gun balance.