I posted on this before based on jotting down one serial number. The gun's back from the gunsmith's and here's more info based on a closer inspection of the gun and the two barrels.
It looks like a Model 11, but there’s no model identification on the gun, and I didn’t get any paperwork with it. On the left side of the receiver appears the following writing: “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION N.Y. USA BROWNING’S PATENTS OCT 9 1900 DEC 17 1901 SEPT 30 1902 JUNE 16 1903.”
Serial # on receiver: 26**. Matching serial # on front of trigger plate assembly.
It came with two barrels. One is approx. 26” and bears the same writing on the top as appears on the left side of the receiver. It bears the same serial #, stamped just aft of the ring, as the receiver and trigger plate assembly. On the underside of the barrel and further aft of the ring, the following appears: “CYL D 9 9.” On the left side of the barrel appears the following: “B A3 CYL.” On the left side of the barrel appears an oval in which appear the letters “RP” or “RTP,” but this is very indistinct.
The other barrel is approx. 28,” and, on the top appear the words “REMINGTON ARMS CO. INION N.Y. USA,” without any reference to “Browning’s Patents.” There is a 4-digit serial number just aft of the ring, and it looks like it may be the same as the others, but it is difficult to make out. On the left side of the barrel appears “12 FULL.”
That’s pretty much all I can make out.
The ’smith that cleaned it up and inspected it (including test firing) said that, operationally, it’s in great shape, much better than a lot of similar old Remington’s he sees.
When I figure out how to post pics, I’ll post what I can. Can anyone help out on this based on the description? Is it likely that both barrels are original to the gun (a duck barrel and an upland barrel?)?
Again, I’d appreciate any help you can give me on this.
Regards,
Russell
Help Identifying Old Reminton Autoloader
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The gun is a "Remington Autoloading Gun." That is what Remington Arms Co. called it from its introduction in 1905 thru 1910. In 1911 the company officially became Remington Arms - Union Metallic Cartridge Co. and they began calling the gun the Model No. 11. Arond 1920 the company became Remington Arms Co., Inc. and the catalogues list the gun as the Model 11. These early Remington Autoloading Guns did not have the lock screws on the sides of the reciever that later versions did.
Posting such good pictures really helps to answer questions.
Posting such good pictures really helps to answer questions.