one more model 11 question

[systema1927]

Have been looking at a model 11 at a pawnshop. It is old and brown and rough. Has the safety inside the triggerguard, roundknob grip, looks like the barrel may have been shortened. has the patent id on barrel and a Remington buttplate. However no markings what-so-ever on the frame/reciever. There is a number underneath on I believe the front of the trigger guard that looks like a part number (29973), no other markings of any kind. Pawn shop list it as a 10 ga. Anyone have any thoughts as to what it is?

[Jay Huber]

If it is truly a Remington ( other companies used this Browning Design) and the serial number is the 29xxx number it is probably a pre model 11 made in 1908. They called it "Automatic Shotgun" then and the receivers were not marked according to the catalogs. I have never heard of a 10Ga. and it was never advertised. As far as my catlog's go they were only made in 12 Ga. later in 16 & 20 Ga. I would check the bore at the shop. If it is a 10 then it's a rare bird if it's a Remington. Jay Huber RSA

[systema1927]

What is the best way to check the bore? 12 Ga is .729 and 10 Ga is .775 but the chamber for a 12 Ga seems to be larger than .729. Gonna go take some pictures of it now.

[Jay Huber]

Take an empty 12Ga shell with you and see if it fits in the chamber, Jay

[systema1927]

Okay it is a 12Ga. I took several good pics of it. Actually I bought it for $200. Can we post pics in here?

[Jay Huber]

You can put pictures on the site but I don't know how. Others have done it. If you want to send them to me it's huber7774@bellsouth,net. Jay Huber

[systema1927]

left side http://images.andale.com/f2/111/128/800 ... od10_5.jpg
http://images.andale.com/f2/111/128/800 ... od10_1.jpg