OT Just got my model 11

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:18 am

I just got my Remington model 11 Sportsman 16 ga. The seller said wood was 85% metal 95%. I think he was conserative, but that is a good thing. He even sent me the original action and recoil springs that he had changed out, an article on take down and a manual dated 1946. The barrel is not the original as it is date coded 1933, but the receiver has single bird engraving on each side which I have found out makes it post 1937.I only paid $250 delivered to my door so I am happy. If all goes well I may get a chance to try it out later today or tomorrow.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:22 am

COOL, I love the 16GA, mines a D/B hammer gun but I'd love one like yours.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:22 am

Nice. The 16 gauge is under rated

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:50 am

I forgot to mention it is modified choke, which is also good for my application which will be a walk around ruffed grouse type of use. Maybe a duck or goose if they happen to be around where I happen to be, so steel shot can be used.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 4:51 pm

Got a couple 16`s myself, doubles though, nice gun ya got there.

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 6:30 pm

Dave wrote:Nice. The 16 gauge is under rated

A+ Sweet they are

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 6:37 pm

Iceman,
There is a ton of 16 ga. as well as Model 11 info. at:
http://www.16ga.com/forum/

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 3:58 pm

I went to 16ga.com (I already signed up there) and asked about the age of this shotgun. I found out it was made in 1939. I think it is a nice piece of history.

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 4:59 pm

iceman wrote:I went to 16ga.com (I already signed up there) and asked about the age of this shotgun. I found out it was made in 1939. I think it is a nice piece of history.

KCSO · Post by **KCSO** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 5:41 pm

Hey that's my gun! Ihad to look on the rack to see if it was still there. I use mine for a Turkey gun as it is choked somewhat tighter than a ducks butt. Mine is a late one made the same year I was born and is just about as nice as yours. It's one of my favorites and in my favorite 16 gauge. You'll love shooting it.

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 5:44 pm

I've never even see a 16 ga.

Everyone around here seems to have a 12, 20 or 410.

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 5:59 pm

The more I look and play with this shotgun, the more I think I have another project. Find a 12 ga and a 20 ga and have a complete set. From what I have seen and heard, they do not sell at a high price ($200 to $250) yet they are a nice handling shotgun. What the heck it is only money.

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:04 pm

iceman wrote:The more I look and play with this shotgun, the more I think I have another project. Find a 12 ga and a 20 ga and have a complete set. From what I have seen and heard, they do not sell at a high price ($200 to $250) yet they are a nice handling shotgun. What the heck it is only money.

Welcome to gun Addicts world...

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:07 pm

kimwcook wrote:I've never even see a 16 ga. Everyone around here seems to have a 12, """20""" or 410.

The sweet 16 killer

But !!! Browning and Remington are making them again

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:26 pm

It is almost as bad as leveritse. You have to spread the addiction around through a few types of actions, otherwise it gets real bad and narrows your field of view and appreciation of great workmanship. At least that is my excuse.

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:45 pm

iceman wrote:It is almost as bad as leveritse. You have to spread the addiction around through a few types of actions, otherwise it gets real bad and narrows your field of view and appreciation of great workmanship. At least that is my excuse.

If it goes "bang" it's all good in our world...

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:07 pm

Southern Bamboo · Post by **Southern Bamboo** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:47 am

I have one from '47 - inherited it from my wife's grandfather.

It's a 12ga w/ polychoke machined onto the barrel - very nice.

He used it for everything from birds to ducks to deer. A handy all-around useful shotgun!

I like yours - a lot! Wouldn't mind a 16ga...

Southern Bamboo

Pisgah · Post by **Pisgah** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:34 pm

Love the gauge, love the gun!

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:23 pm

A pawnshop here in town has a real nice looking Model 11. I can check on it if anyone is interested I thinshe told me 250.

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