Remington Model 1100 12G Magnum Sporting 12 GA 30″ Semi-Auto Shotgun 1980
SOLD FOR: $1,000
WOA#: WY231122CB015
Make: Remington
Model: 1100
Serial Number: N921706M
Year of Manufacture: 1980 (KA Date Code)
Gauge: 12GA” 3” Shells
Action Type: Semi-Auto Shotgun, Tube Fed
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked, “12 GA MAGNUM FOR 3 IN SHELLS”. The right side of the barrel is marked with the Remington Warning and has a series of inspection marks. The left side of the receiver is marked “Remington Model 1100” and has the serial number. The right side of the receiver is marked, “MAGNUM”. The buttpad is marked “Remington”.
Barrel Length: 30”, Vent Rib
Choke: Full Choke, Fixed
Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with a silver bead at the muzzle on a full-length ventilated rib. The rib and top of the receiver have a wavy serrations pattern for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with semi-pistol grip, straight comb, rubber buttpad, and checkered handguard. The stock has small scratches and compression marks. The left side of the forend has a small surface level chip above the checkering. The checkering is still crisp however. The LOP measures 13 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the brown vented rubber buttpad. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are no major defects, just a few light handling marks. The markings are clear. The pinheads are unmarred. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Very Good Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Designed by Wayne Leek and R. Kelley, the Remington Model 1100 was introduced in 1963 as a successor to the model 58 and 878 gas operated shotguns. The Model 58s had supplanted the recoil operated Model 11-48, which retained the long recoil action of John Browning’s original design, present in the Remington Model 11 and the Auto-5. All models of the 1100 are gas operated with a mechanism that noticeably reduces recoil. The Remington Model 1100 ushered in the era of successful and reliable gas-actuated autoloading shotguns, and it is the best selling autoloading shotgun in U.S. history. The Model 1100 holds a record for shells fired out of an autoloading shotgun without malfunction, cleaning or parts breakage with a record of over 24,000 rounds. The record was set in 1978 with a Remington model 1100 LT-20. Breaking this record has been attempted with several other models of semi-auto shotguns with no luck. This shotgun has a 30″ 12GA FULL bore barrel, and a beautiful blued finish. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid!
