Yesterday my dad acquired a Remington Model 11 (aka Browning A-5). However, neither of us have ever seen one in this particular variation or condition and we wanted to see if anyone can add to the understanding of this fine old gun.
Here are the vitals:
30 inch full choke plain barrel.
Checkered stock
According to the barrel codes it was manufactured in 1938
It has the letters SS stamped on top of the barrel near where it enters the receiver and on the rear of the receiver just above the safety (We have never seen this particular stamping) Anyone know what these letters mean?
Is this a standard model or one of the B grade guns?
Link to some pictures of the gun:
http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthread ... ost2410239
Many thanks for any input or insights,
HBB
Remington Model 11 Shotgun Questions
Re: Remington Model 11 Shotgun Questions
Definately a Re-blued receiver. A "newer buttstock, too. The color of the wood doesn't match.
B grade guns had upgraded wood that was a lot fancier than normal.
You've got an "A" grade, or standard grade gun. The engraving patern was used from the early or mid '30's on to the end of production (1948-ish). Some of the earliest with this roll stamped engraving had 2 more birds on each side.
The cap on the buttstock pistolgrip was standard for a time period, but was dropped to lower production costs, I'm sure.
I don't know about the extra stamps, unless they are assembler marks.
B grade guns had upgraded wood that was a lot fancier than normal.
You've got an "A" grade, or standard grade gun. The engraving patern was used from the early or mid '30's on to the end of production (1948-ish). Some of the earliest with this roll stamped engraving had 2 more birds on each side.
The cap on the buttstock pistolgrip was standard for a time period, but was dropped to lower production costs, I'm sure.
I don't know about the extra stamps, unless they are assembler marks.