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by Notanexpert
Sun Sep 13, 2026 7:10 am
Forum: General comments or discussion
Topic: 1941 Model 11 Sportsman 28 gauge?
Replies: 6
Views: 198

Re: 1941 Model 11 Sportsman 28 gauge?

Thank you. So if nothing else, this gun is the oldest known 28 g auto?
by Notanexpert
Sat Sep 12, 2026 1:47 pm
Forum: General comments or discussion
Topic: 1941 Model 11 Sportsman 28 gauge?
Replies: 6
Views: 198

Re: 1941 Model 11 Sportsman 28 gauge?

Thank you for the insight Researcher, much appreciated. Couple more follow up questions.
1. Was it normal for custom converters to not mark their work in some fashion?
2. Do you feel the date stamp on the barrel of “SEPT 41” is an accurate date of conversion?
by Notanexpert
Fri Sep 11, 2026 10:07 pm
Forum: General comments or discussion
Topic: 1941 Model 11 Sportsman 28 gauge?
Replies: 6
Views: 198

Re: 1941 Model 11 Sportsman 28 gauge?

Here are a few. Let me know what else I can share that would be helpful
by Notanexpert
Wed Sep 09, 2026 2:23 pm
Forum: General comments or discussion
Topic: 1941 Model 11 Sportsman 28 gauge?
Replies: 0
Views: 107

1941 Model 11 Sportsman 28 gauge?

I have a Model 11 Sportsman 28 g in my possession. The serial number and other identifying info would state this gun is a 20 g. The barrel however is a true 28 g barrel. It is stamped “28 GA 2 3/4 SHELL”. On the bottom of the barrel it is stamped “Sept 41” with a 3 digit number “109”. The date stamp ...
by Notanexpert
Wed Sep 09, 2026 2:19 pm
Forum: General comments or discussion
Topic: 1941 Model 11 Sportsman 28 gauge?
Replies: 6
Views: 198

1941 Model 11 Sportsman 28 gauge?

I have a Model 11 Sportsman 28 g in my possession. The serial number and other identifying info would state this gun is a 20 g. The barrel however is a true 28 g barrel. It is stamped “28 GA 2 3/4 SHELL”. On the bottom of the barrel it is stamped “Sept 41” with a 3 digit number “109”. The date stamp ...
by Notanexpert
Wed Sep 09, 2026 12:47 pm
Forum: RS / Post - 1898
Topic: 1941 Model 11 Sportsman 28 Gauge?
Replies: 0
Views: 126

1941 Model 11 Sportsman 28 Gauge?

I have a Model 11 Sportsman 28 g in my possession. The serial number is 1055929 and there is a 20 stamped on the inside of the wood forearm. It seems obvious that this was a 20 g stock at some point. Here’s where I need folks who know way more than me: The barrel is a true 28 g barrel, fitted ...