Remington Model 11 “The Sportsman” 12 Ga Semi-Auto Shotgun – 1937, Factory Engraved, Aftermarket Compensator, Crack on Forend
Built in 1937, this Remington Model 11 “The Sportsman” offers collectors a historically important, humpback-receiver semi-auto that traces directly to John Browning’s pioneering design. Factory waterfowl engraving, a three-shot magazine plug unique to the Sportsman series, and tasteful upgrades—an aftermarket ventilated compensator and a Pachmayr Whiteline pad—set this full-size 12 gauge apart.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: Scattered scuffs, small dings, light pitting, finish wear, and a crack on the forend are present, but mechanical function remains solid.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 11 “The Sportsman” 12 Gauge shotgun with 26-inch barrel
- Installed aftermarket ventilated muzzle compensator
- Pachmayr Whiteline recoil pad
This shotgun represents the transitional 1937 production period when Sportsman and Model 11 serial blocks merged, making it a noteworthy piece for Remington historians.
The Sportsman variant carries the factory three-shot magazine plug mandated for migratory bird hunting, distinguishing it from standard five-shot Model 11s.
An original blued receiver displays a single flying waterfowl scene—factory engraving that adds both aesthetic value and collectibility.
The aftermarket ventilated compensator threads onto the 26-inch barrel, helping tame recoil and muzzle rise without altering the gun’s classic lines. A Pachmayr Whiteline pad further softens felt recoil while extending length of pull to 14.5 inches.
Walnut furniture retains crisp checkering and the characteristic pistol-grip profile, complementing the Browning-inspired humpback receiver that made the Model 11 the first mass-produced semi-automatic shotgun in the United States.