Hello,
Awesome site! Can someone help me date a Model 11 SN 50863. The shotgun probably hasn't been fired in over 30 years, is it safe to shoot after a good cleaning? recommended ammo? CA doesn't allow lead shot anymore.
Thanks,
Robert
Newly Aquired Model 11
Re: Newly Aquired Model 11
Should be safe to shoot but you may want to have it checked by a smith to make sure. Ammo? Depends on what you want to do. Trap? Skeet? Rabbits? ???
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Re: Newly Aquired Model 11
thanks, I will have it checked out by a gunsmith first.
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Re: Newly Aquired Model 11
50863 wouldn't be a Model 11. It would be a 1908 vintage Remington Autoloading Shotgun. The company name on the barrel should be Remington Arms Co.
In 1911, Marcellus Hartley Dodge combined his arms and ammunition companies as Remington Arms - Union Metallic Cartridge Co. an in their 1911-12 catalog they began referring to these John M. Browning designed autoloading shotguns and the Model No. 11.
In 1911, Marcellus Hartley Dodge combined his arms and ammunition companies as Remington Arms - Union Metallic Cartridge Co. an in their 1911-12 catalog they began referring to these John M. Browning designed autoloading shotguns and the Model No. 11.
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Re: Newly Aquired Model 11
Very cool! Thanks for the info. Do you know a good company that can restore it for me?
Re: Newly Aquired Model 11
What's wrong with it? If it's not a higher grade it's most likely not worth the effort unless there some family or other sentimental value. I'd just clean/lub it and enjoy.