Remington Model 1100 Diamond Anniversary 12 Gauge, Limited Edition 1 of 3000, Factory Gold-Inlaid Engraving, 26-inch Vent-Rib (1980)
This Remington Model 1100 Diamond Anniversary edition is a 1980 factory commemorative honoring 75 years of Remington autoloading shotguns (1905–1980). It is one of 3,000 produced and features factory scroll engraving with selective gold inlays, including the canoe-and-waterfowl vignette, gold-inlaid depictions of the Model 11 and Model 1100 shotguns, and cartouche/border accents. The receiver carries engraved (not gold-filled) 'MODEL 11' and 'MODEL 1100' legends and 'DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY' along with 'LIMITED EDITION ONE OF THREE THOUSAND 1905—1980.'
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: Minor scratches and blemishes are present, including scratches over the receiver engravings. Pitting is present under the vent rib. The installed barrel is a replacement and is not original to the shotgun; the barrel code does not match the 1980 release year.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 1100 Diamond Anniversary 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun
This limited edition Model 1100 commemorates the lineage of Remington autoloading shotguns from 1905 to 1980. Factory engraving with gold inlays showcases classic scenes on the receiver, while engraved legends (not gold-filled) highlight both the Model 11 and Model 1100 heritage. The Diamond Anniversary markings and 'Limited Edition One of Three Thousand' designation clearly identify it as a factory special run.
The shotgun is configured as a 12-gauge, gas-operated semi-automatic with a 2 3/4-inch chamber and a 4+1 capacity. It uses right-side ejection and a bright bolt, and the action is complemented by a cross-bolt safety. The commemorative serial style for this series uses the 'LE80-xxxx' format on the receiver panel, consistent with 1980 production.
It wears a 26-inch vent-rib barrel with dual beads for a clean sight picture, featuring a white front bead and a mid-rib bead. The barrel is a non-original replacement; its code does not correspond to the 1980 release year. The installed barrel is threaded for screw-in chokes and currently wears a flush screw-in choke tube. While this commemorative model predates the RemChoke era (introduced in 1986) and factory barrels from the period were typically fixed-choke, this replacement barrel provides a threaded choke system.
The walnut stock and forend retain classic 1100 lines with checkering, paired with tasteful upgrades for fit and recoil management. Adjustable-comb hardware is installed in the buttstock, and a Kick-Eez recoil pad is fitted. Length of pull measures 15.0 inches, giving the shooter added room while preserving the commemorative presentation.