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by Bearkat
Tue Aug 06, 2019 7:41 am
Forum: RS / Post - 1898
Topic: manufacture date of model 11
Replies: 61
Views: 88544

Re: manufacture date of model 11

Will, Thank you very much for the tips. I am fine with non-vintage stocks as this gun is a basket case. I am resto-modding it as a way to showcase my skills as a gunsmith and coatings artist. I love these old shotguns and intend to produce a tasteful restoration, but with a facelift. If its okay, an...
by Bearkat
Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:47 am
Forum: RS / Post - 1898
Topic: manufacture date of model 11
Replies: 61
Views: 88544

Re: manufacture date of model 11

Thanks so much for the response and for giving me the correct year of manufacture. I need to order stocks for this shotgun, but when I am not sure what to ask for. They are standard grade stocks, with a five shot forearm, but have the stock has the early rounded nob pistol grip. Any guidance as to t...
by Bearkat
Sun Jul 28, 2019 1:46 pm
Forum: RS / Post - 1898
Topic: manufacture date of model 11
Replies: 61
Views: 88544

Re: manufacture date of model 11

I have a basket case that, based on this string, is a .12ga "Remington Autoloading Shotgun" with a serial number of 277XX under the receiver, with matching number on the trigger housing and barrel. It has a "CYL stamped both under the barrel, just in front of the barrel extension, and...
by Bearkat
Sun Jul 28, 2019 1:30 pm
Forum: Guestbook
Topic: New Member, Howdy y'all
Replies: 0
Views: 4188

New Member, Howdy y'all

I am new to the forum and am a lifelong Remington fan. Additionally, I am a gunsmith in the Northwest Florida panhandle. Thanks in advance for allowing me to be a part of this forum. I also than you in advance for your collective wisdom.