Not a fine double but an American Classic - Page 8

Stan Hillis · 10-27-2021, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Noreen

The 16-gauge was introduced in 1931. Model 11 16-gauge serial numbers began at 1500000, and 16-gauge The Sportsman serial numbers began at S200000. After a while they dropped the S and on September 28, 1937, they dropped the separate serial number sequence for the 16-gauge The Sportsman and from then to 1948 they were numbered together in the Model 11 serial numbers. I have always suspected dropping the separate serial number sequences for The Sportsman was the result of DuPont efficiency experts getting to Ilion.

If it was made before WW-II, we have the old factory ledger which would give the month the receiver with that serial number was put in work, and there should also be a date code on the barrel.

Thanks you so much, Dave. I'll get it out tomorrow and check the serial number. "I'll be back........."

6pt-Sika · 10-27-2021, 06:17 PM

Just picked up a pair of Model 11’s on GB . The first was a Sportsman 20 gauge with the short tube and a 28” plain full choke barrel . The other also a Sportsman but a16 gauge with the full length magazine and a solid rib barrel that someone put a doggy dick on years ago . Think I have a plain full choke barrel lined up for the 16 . The A-5 16 I bought earlier will most likely go in the rack at the shop .

6pt-Sika · 10-28-2021, 11:23 AM

Bear in mind these are GB pictures and the guns obviousely are not in my hands yet .

First the 16 solid rib gun with the damn doggy dick on the end of the barrel . Then the 20 . By the pics the 16 seems to be in nicer condition . And again I blame Frank and Mike for my buying these things

charlie cleveland · 10-28-2021, 11:53 AM

pretty nice shooting irons...charlie

6pt-Sika · 10-28-2021, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by charlie cleveland

pretty nice shooting irons...charlie

Only if I can break targets with them

charlie cleveland · 10-28-2021, 02:15 PM

you ll do fine a model 11 was my best shooting iron....charlie

Researcher · 10-28-2021, 04:55 PM

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The other also a Sportsman but a16 gauge with the full length magazine and a solid rib barrel that someone put a doggy dick on years ago .

With the two-shell magazine the gun is The Sportsman, with the four-shell magazine it is a Model 11. The 16-gauge is a Model 11, even says so on the left side of the receiver between the Remington TRADE MARK and the serial number --

16-gauge Model 11.jpg

When The Sportsman was first introduced in 20-gauge (1930) and 16- & 12-gauges (1931) it came with a three-bird roll-stamping on each side of the receiver --

S504154 01 Mod,.jpg

S504154 02.jpg

The Model 11 A, B & C grades continued to be built with a plain receiver --

1030789 01 Model 11,.jpg

In the middle of the 1930s they reduced the roll-stamping to one bird on each side of the receivers and started putting it on the Model 11 receivers as well as The Sportsman.

Model 11 and Sportsman.jpg

Bill Murphy · 10-28-2021, 05:18 PM

I searched for decades for a mint 20 gauge Sportsman skeet with original beavertail, hard butt, and vent rib. I finally found one. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a Parsons market hunter's magazine in 20 gauge to go with my skeet gun.

Steve Hodges · 10-28-2021, 06:12 PM

Remington used to be a great gun company. My first "dream shotgun" was a 1983 Remington Model 1100 with a vent rib, 28" barrel and a modified choke. I shot many ducks, pheasants, grouse and woodcock with that gun and it is still my favorite in my gun safe. With warts and all.

At one point I was going to have the gun totally refinished to make it "pretty" again. The smith I took it to do the work took one look at the gun and told me that if it was his he would keep it in its used condition and recall how it got there. I took his storied advise and am glad i did!

Will Gurton · 11-12-2021, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

I searched for decades for a mint 20 gauge Sportsman skeet with original beavertail, hard butt, and vent rib. I finally found one. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a Parsons market hunter's magazine in 20 gauge to go with my skeet gun.

Bill you can just get a Model 11 20 with a skeet barrel and pull the plug out so you can shoot 5 times at them if you need it. (Just Kidding)

I don't think you'll ever find an extension for a Sportsman 20, 16, or 12ga. The forearm and Magazine bolt will prevent it.

Will