Palmetto Arms Co. Model 11 12 Gauge Single-Shot Break-Action, 30-Inch Plain Barrel, Early 20th Century U.S.-Made
This Palmetto Arms Co. Model 11 is a U.S.-made, early 20th century trade-brand single-shot shotgun marked with the rollstamp "PATENTED AUGUST 12, 1913," a date associated with a Stevens patent used across trade-brand singles. It features an external hammer, a top-tang opening lever behind the hammer, and an extractor-only setup. The gun is configured with a 30-inch plain round barrel and a simple bead front sight, reflecting the straightforward hardware-store shotgun design of the era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Specific Condition Notes: There is widespread rust and pitting present. The action is functional.
What’s Included
- Palmetto Arms Co. Model 11 single-shot 12 gauge shotgun
The Model 11 is a classic single-shot, break-action design with an external hammer and a top-tang opening lever positioned behind the hammer. This layout offers straightforward operation typical of trade-brand shotguns from the period and is paired with an extractor-only system (no ejector).
The 30-inch plain round barrel has no rib and is topped with a single front bead. This simple sighting arrangement suits the gun’s practical intent and period-correct configuration.
Stocked in hardwood with uncheckered furniture, the gun wears a straight, low-comb buttstock and a splinter forend. A black buttplate and a 14.0-inch length of pull round out the furniture details.
Markings include the barrel rollmark "PATENTED AUGUST 12, 1913," tying it to the Stevens 1913 patent commonly found on trade-brand singles of the era. Made in the United States, the Model 11 reflects the hardware-store shotgun category often sold under various house names.