Price check Remington Model 11

[Chevelle SS]

I found a 16 ga Model 11 at a local gunstore for $150. The bluing is fair on the barrel with some patina on the receiver but not bad in any sense. The stock and fore end are in good shape. It also has a polychoke. Is $150 a fair price or should I not? I don't really have a need for it, it is just cool.

 

[Bull Nutria]

sounds like a fair price to me, does it function? ask them if you can test fire it.

Bull

 

[Chevelle SS]

They don't do test fires although you can return a firearm for a 20% restocking fee.

 

[jl1288]

Chev will they let you inspect the bolt and or the fiber cushion at the rear of the receiver. Very important. A worn or missing cushion could lead to a damaged and or cracked bolt. I know first hand, luckily for me the LGS was an old family owned company and although I bought and fitted the replacement bolt they did re-imburse me the cost of the bolt.

 

[Chevelle SS]

How would you check the cushion? I don't really think they will let me really disassemble it.

 

[jl1288]

Pretty much the only way to absolutely ensure all is good. Will they at least offer any guarantee that the shotgun is serviceable? Otherwise it will be, buy at your own risk, and it is pretty much a 50/50 crap shoot. For me it was "in my eyes" worth it. The shot gun I bought was an 1926 manufacture "riot" gun all numbers matching up until I discovered the cracked bolt. The fact that the one you are looking at is a 16ga could also make it much harder to find replacement parts also.

 

[Chevelle SS]

It does have a warranty but with a 20% restocking fee

 

[Chevelle SS]

I talked to the counter guy and he said we could take it down so I'll probably pick it up later today after I look at it. Range report soon if I pull the trigger.

 

[loose noose]

ChevelleSS, I'm sure you will enjoy that gun, it is basically the same as a Browning Auto-5. I own both and they are one fine hunting gun, they feel so natural when you shoulder them. Mine are Remington in the 12ga. and Browning in the 20ga. Have fun with that gun.

 

[rromeo]

I wouldn't have hesitated for $150

 

[Deltaboy1984]

I got one and for 150 bucks I would have another.

 

[Chevelle SS]

I bought it yesterday. During a break in the rain I ran 10 2 1/2 shells through it with 3 or 4 FTE. I had looked on the Internet and saw some videos on adjusting the spring/rings under the fore grip, so I adjusted those for lighter loads. I then went back out and shot 10 more shells with only 1 FTE. I'd guess the shells I'm using on are the very light side. This is my first semi-auto shotgun and my only sixteen gauge and I'm quite pleased

 

[peacemaker45]

That's what I paid for mine.

 

[loose noose]

Chevelle SS, I noticed you had a couple of fte/ftf, you might want to wipe the recoil spring down with some CLP, as well as the magazine tube, and the bolt, I'll bet that will solve your problem.

 

[Chevelle SS]

^ What is CLP?

 

[loose noose]

It's an oil made for "Break Free", comes in aerosol, as well as a smal plastic bottle. It is a cleaner, lubricant, and preservative. It is by far the best I've ever used, though it is a bit pricey.

 

[Chevelle SS]

Ahh ok.

 

[rromeo]

CLP was the only thing we were allowed to use on our M16s. I'm a creature of habit, so I still use it on my guns.
Now, where are the pics?

 

[Chevelle SS]

Later today they will be up don't worry

 

[rodinal220]

$150 isn't bad. Make sure the bolt isn't cracked by shining a quality light thru the charging handle slot and look carefully at the left side of the bolt,this is where they typically crack. The fiber cushion will probably need replaced anyway. Make sure all the friction/recoil pieces are there,and see how they are set up. Many do not set the recoil system up correctly and shoot heavy loads on the light setting and crack the bolt.

Try to get the gun for cheap as possible,this way you could update the friction pieces,cushion and springs if necessary.

They normally need a good scrubbing inside and some TLC.Keep the mag tube dry or the thinnest lightest film of oil if you need too,dry is better,let the friction system do its thing.They really are not complicated to take apart and put back together,JMB designed it.


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