Remington Model 11 Standard Grade 12 Gauge Semi-Automatic Shotgun — 1905 First-Year Production with Poly-Choke
This Remington Model 11 Standard Grade is a first-year 1905 production shotgun, serial 4132, built under John Browning’s Auto-5 license. It features the long-recoil action that set early semi-autos apart and retains its factory steel butt-plate marked “AUTOMATIC,” a detail found only on the earliest guns. An aftermarket Poly-Choke adjustable muzzle device caps the 26-inch barrel, offering on-the-fly shot pattern control. Collectors and shooters alike will appreciate its place in early American arms history and its functional upgrades.
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: The blued steel surfaces display scattered scratches and blemishes from normal field use, with finish thinning in high-contact areas. Wood remains solid with handling marks but no structural cracks.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 11 Standard Grade 12 Gauge shotgun with 26" barrel and installed Poly-Choke adjustable muzzle device
Produced in 1905, this shotgun sits among the very first Model 11s made, highlighting Remington’s early adoption of Browning’s long-recoil design. Its low serial number and period-correct markings underscore its collectibility.
The 26-inch carbon-steel barrel is paired with a Poly-Choke, allowing the shooter to dial in constriction without swapping tubes. This aftermarket addition adds practical versatility while preserving the gun’s vintage character.
Built on a blued carbon-steel receiver, the Model 11 cycles 2 3/4 inch shells reliably through its 4+1 capacity, maintaining the smooth, distinctive recoil impulse of Browning’s original concept.
Walnut stock and fore-end retain their oil finish, providing classic lines and a comfortable grip. The factory steel butt-plate stamped “AUTOMATIC” is a rare early feature that collectors seek.
From its hand-fitted early-20th-century machining to its still-bright bore, this shotgun represents a functional piece of American firearms history ready for the range or the display rack.