Remington Model 1100LW 1100-LW 28 GA 25″ Semi-Auto Shotgun, Extra Barrel
SOLD FOR: $3,875
WOA#: WY240119RL009
Make: Remington
Model: 1100LW
Serial Number: M478288J
Year of Manufacture: 1970s-1990s
Gauge: 28 Gauge 2 ¾ or Shorter Shells
Action Type: Semi-Auto Shotgun, Mag-Tube Fed
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “28 GA. FOR 2 ¾ INCH SHELLS”, “SKEET”. The right side of the barrel is marked with a warning above “REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY INC. ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.” and has a series of inspection marks. The left side of the receiver is marked “Remington Model 1100 LW” and has the serial number. The left and right sides of the frame and bolt are scroll engraved.
Barrel Length: Both barrels are 25” with full length Vent Rib
Choke: One barrel has a Skeet Choke. The other barrel has a Full Choke.
Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with a white bead at the muzzle on a full-length ventilated rib and has a bright alignment mid bead. The rib and top of the receiver have a wavy pattern for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered wood with a capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and finger groove forend. There are some light handling marks. The checkering is intact and strong. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the checkered black hard rubber Remignton buttplate. The plate shows some light wear at the heel and toe. There are some minor scuffs and scratches. The top of the comb has a few small scratches. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition. There are no chips or cracks.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are some micro scratches on the receiver. The markings are clear. The pinheads are unmarred. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Excellent 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 25″ 28 Gauge barrel with a fixed Skeet choke, and a blue finish. It is in Excellent condition and is ready to go dust some clays! With its extra barrel with full choke, this shotgun will make an excellent addition to any arsenal. Please see our photos and good luck! – L.S.
