1958 model Remington 1148 in .410 project gun

By strange and unforseen circumstances, I just became the owner of a 1958 year model Remington 1148 in .410. The shotgun was demonstrated to be fully functional using 2.5 inch loads. It needs some tender loving care. I plan to make it a project gun. I need to remove a little surface rust in a couple of places. clean it up a lot, and refinish the wood. I think it will look ok for an older gun when I am through. I don't have a lot invested in it.

So, tell me what I need to know about the 1148. I have read the general poop on it being a recoil operated shotgun made from 1949 thru ~1968 etc. I have disassembled the gun to see how it works. How about some of you that have owned the 1148. What say you about this old gun? Any weak points I need to investigate?

The 11-48 in .410 is a fun little gun. Mine is a beater that is choked Modified.
It sure is fun on the skeet field! I don't mind chasing the empties at all.
I do regret those hulls that are lost at station 7.

Since recoil isn't an issue in the .410 for most folks, a gas system
is uncalled for. The long recoil system is effective and simple to keep clean.
The "click & clack" when it's fired is amusing. Sometimes the little
gun feels like it is trying to jump away from my shoulder.

I am unaware of any issues with this little gun other than perhaps over
tightening the forearm may lead to cracks.

My 11-48 is my little Howitzer.
You will certainly enjoy yours.

SS

1148 Remington, in .410, had one in mint condition several years ago, and ended up trading it in for a hunting dog. Sorry I ever did that, as the weapon never failed me, to bad I can't say that about the dog. Just keep it clean and it should last you a life time.:rolleyes:

They are tough little guns.

my favorite dove gun. I don't recall it ever having any issues in the many years of service it has given me. I just clean it like any other field shotgun and it keeps working. Like most of the 11-48's I have seen they seem to be well used. It is rare to find one in very good condition, this tells me that the previous owners really liked using them.

i have the remington 28 ga 11 48 ; looks good, have to keep it clean or it will jam