Model 11 with an odd forearm

[Springfieldm141972]

Is this a variant or a gunsmith special

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[Researcher]

That is a "Sportsman" the three-shot version of the five-shot Model 11. The "Sportsman" was introduced in 20-gauge in 1930 along with the 20-gauge Model 11.

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In 1931 the 16-gauge Model 11 was introduced and the "Sportsman" became available in all three gauges.

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