Rem 1100 question please

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Saw a privately owned Rem 1100 today at the trap course for sale. My son and I actually tried it out and shot 2 rounds worth of shells through it one at a time without failure. The weapon has a built-in full choke. On the barrel it says 2 3/4" shells only.

My question is...With the coming of 3 and 3.5" shells, would the barrel only excepting 2.75" shells possibly indicate a minimum age of the weapon?

Anything other than shooting it, as we did, I should look at in particular before buying it? Asking price was $375
 
I've got a 1974 production 1100 with a fixed improved cylinder barrel (2 3/4" only). As far as I know, everything on and about it is bone stock, fresh from the factory. It runs just great- no problems.

I'd check the O rings in the gas system, but those are still easy to come by. Depending on condition, $375 would probably be a good price.
 
If memory serves, the 1100 has been made in 2 3/4" chambering from 1963 to very recently.

Call 1-800-243-9700 and ask Remington the age if you wish, but there's no premium for an 1100 from any era.

Swap the rings, maybe the springs, repeat every 20K rounds or so.

Good price. Enjoy....
 
My question is...With the coming of 3 and 3.5" shells, would the barrel only excepting 2.75" shells possibly indicate a minimum age of the weapon?
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No, up until the G3 released last year the 1100 did not have a self compensating gas system (the 11-87 was essentially an 1100 with a compensating gas system). It was available in a 2.75" or 3" version, but the 3" will not cycle most 2.75" shells (vents off too much gas).

If you want to know the age look at the barrel date code and compare it to the chart at:

http://www.remingtonsociety.com/rsa/questions/barrelcodes
 
Dave wrote:

If memory serves, the 1100 has been made in 2 3/4" chambering from 1963 to very recently.

Call 1-800-243-9700 and ask Remington the age if you wish, but there's no premium for an 1100 from any era.

Swap the rings, maybe the springs, repeat every 20K rounds or so.

Good price. Enjoy....
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+1!

Most 1100s produced were chambered for 2-3/4" shells.
IF the 1100 was chambered for 3" shells, the receiver would say "1100 Magnum" or something to that effect and the serial # would end in M.

As for $375 being a good price. . . that depends on the condition of the scattergun, overall.

Since the shotgun is chambered for 2-3/4" shells, it probably doesn't have a recoil pad on the buttstock.
Look at the wood where the buttplate is mounted to the stock. If the shotgun was placed 'butt-first' against a tree (while hunting) and moisture got in there, the stock could be swollen. (I've noticed a few like this, over the years!)

Other than that, the "O" rings are about $1.50 to $3.00 apiece, depending on where you get them. Remington still sells them.

To determine exactly how this 1100 left the factory, and the 1100s age, call Remington at 1.800.243.9700 (M-F, 9-5 ET) and ask.
The call is free, and so is the service.

In closing, I think that the 1100 is one of the finest shotguns ever produced. (That and the 870, of course!!!)

Thanks for reading.
 
Milkmaster, the chamber length has nothing to do with the age of the shotgun. If you want to determine the year of manufacture, it may be harder. Unless the owner can verify that the barrel is the original, it's almost
impossible, because the blocks of serial #'s are not available. The Remington Society of America is desperately trying to put together a usable history of manufacture records, and, in the future, may have a table to use. They do however, have a table to determine a manufacture date of the BARREL. If it is original to the gun, it probably is the same year for the entire gun. There is a table on the Remington Society of America that tells you how to find the letters stamped on the left side of the barrel, and how to interpret them.Google Remington firearms, and while on their site, find the Remington Society of America on the menu. Go there and you will find the information and table of dates.
That being said, You could do a lot worse than get that 1100! I have owned a 16 bore since 1968, and other than gas seals and several small springs, I've never had a major problem with mine. I estimate that my 16 has fired all manner of loads from 7/8 oz to 1 1/4 oz Baby Mags,as well as handloads without a hiccup! I estimate 30,000 + rounds fired thru it. Target shooters shoot more than me and they love them.
If it fits you, grabit!
 
And if it fits you well, I'm sure you'll get a higher score than Brent did this past Sunday ;)



:neener: :D
 
Not to hijack this thread, but I was wondering if replacement parts such as barrels, o rings etc... are available for the 16ga., Remington 1100. You see, My brother has one which was left to him after my father past away about 27 years ago. My brother was never really into guns until the last few years when I got him interested. I've always mostly shot handguns and only bought my first shotgun a couple of days ago (mossberg 500). I have occasionally shot them in the past, but I never really had to do maintenance on one. Anyway, my brother and I were thinking we would like to try to ge the old Remington up and running again. I know the gun was stored in a gun locker and has some rust on the barrel. I haven't taken apart yet so I don't know the extent of the damage. I would just like to find a source for parts so I can get an idea of what parts will cost. any help will appreciated.
 
Tech, if you call Remington's Customer service Dept at 1 (800) 243-9700 between 9 AM- 5 PM EST they can help you with the parts. I have delt with them before and they are very helpful and courteous.
 
Not to hijack this thread, but I was wondering if replacement parts such as barrels, o rings etc... are available for the 16ga., Remington 1100. You see, My brother has one which was left to him after my father past away about 27 years ago. My brother was never really into guns until the last few years when I got him interested. I've always mostly shot handguns and only bought my first shotgun a couple of days ago (mossberg 500). I have occasionally shot them in the past, but I never really had to do maintenance on one. Anyway, my brother and I were thinking we would like to try to ge the old Remington up and running again. I know the gun was stored in a gun locker and has some rust on the barrel. I haven't taken apart yet so I don't know the extent of the damage. I would just like to find a source for parts so I can get an idea of what parts will cost. any help will appreciated.
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Tech,
Here are the part numbers, description and prices of the 16 ga barrels that I have, from Remington.

The O-ring is the same as the 12 ga. 1100, the 16 gauge and the full-size 'standard' 20 ga.

Part # 246801 1100 BBL 16/26" RC VT LC CLASSIC $215.00

Part # 246800 1100 BBL 16/28" RC VT LC $215.00

Part #15899 1100 BARREL SEAL 12,16 & 20 STD $4.00

You can order the parts from Remington at: 1.800.243.9700 M-F, 9-5ET.

Lastly, you can call Remington and give them the serial # of the shotgun, and they can tell you when it was made, and the exact configuration (barrel/choke, etc.) that it left the factory.
This service is free for the asking.
I've called them several times last year. The information took the call-taker less than a minute for each firearm.

I hope this helps.
 
Has anyone used eBay as a source for O-rings? I bought some from an eBay seller after I couldn't get an 1100 I inherited from my dad to cycle (the O-rings were GONE). Got a package of, I think, five or so. It worked fine after that.

Seems like there's always a bunch of those for sale on eBay.
 
I bought a 1100 used in 1974 with a box of shells (3 gone) for $125, I wouldn't take $100,000 for it now. sound's reasonable to me @$375.

2 3/4 " shells were standard in 1100's for years, you can still get barrels out of Brownells in different chokes, and they also have O rings.
 
Tech,
Here are the part numbers, description and prices of the 16 ga barrels that I have, from Remington.

The O-ring is the same as the 12 ga. 1100, the 16 gauge and the full-size 'standard' 20 ga.

Part # 246801 1100 BBL 16/26" RC VT LC CLASSIC $215.00

Part # 246800 1100 BBL 16/28" RC VT LC $215.00

Part #15899 1100 BARREL SEAL 12,16 & 20 STD $4.00

You can order the parts from Remington at: 1.800.243.9700 M-F, 9-5ET.
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Thanks for all of your responses. I checked Remington's website before I posted and I could find parts for the 20ga. and 12ga. , but not the 16ga.. So, thanks for the Parts numbers and price list.
 
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