Rem 1148 refurbishment begins...

[chas08]

Awesome job, congratulations. Enjoy your new toy!!!

 

[single stack]

That is one super looking 11-48!

Aw shucks. I'm goin' ta give my little howitzer some love too.
Sniff, sniff, aw shucks......

 

[Dave McCracken]

Great, now awaiting range report.....

 

[kev778]

Congrats

That is awesome!

I was very glad to see you ignored the jealous doubters about the quality or should I say "supposed" flaw with the mechanics of the gun. (I think they just were jealous that you had the time and money)

You had an idea, saw it through, and now you are looking/holding a beautiful classic!

Congrats again, and let us know if you harvest anything with it

 

[Milkmaster]

I am proud to report that the 1148 functions flawlessly. I ran at least 20 shots through it in 2.5 inch shells and at least a dozen 3 inch .410 shells. No problems with either. Both sizes ejected fine and fired without issues. The barrel is a full choke. I didn't have access to a pattern board, but it seemed to shoot exactly where I aimed it. I will know more after a round of trap when that time comes. So far.... so good! Thanks for all the compliments and encouragement on my 1148 restoration

 

[chas08]

Full is my favorite choke in a .410. You have a real "Keeper" there!

 

[Milkmaster]

I did a little research. In .410's with 7.5 size pellets, there are approximately 65 pellets difference between a 2.5" and a 3" shell.

2.5 = 173

3.0 = 238

The velocity of the 2.5 is actually greater on the boxes I found. Not much difference when the 2.5 shells are just a little over half the price. Not saying I prefer either. I just thought the information might interest someone else as it did me.

 

[chas08]

Even though 7.5's are my prefered shot size overall, in .410 for Dove I like 2.5" #8's. I've got an old Bolt action Mossberg that I shoot a few birds with, just to say I did. It's fun, and somewhat unique, to break out on opening weekend.

 

[Dave McCracken]

Thanks, Milkmaster. This has been an interesting read. And, it's personally satisfying to see an old shotgun resurrected and USED.....

 

[AdioSS]

This thread is what finally got me to sign up here. I picked up a 12GA 11-48 last night

 

[stan rose]

Pictures?

 

[TurtlePhish]

Welcome to THR!

 

[stan rose]

Yes my apologies, WELCOME to THR. And pictures are always nice.

 

[AdioSS]

Here are the pics the previous owner was using in his for sale thread






Sure, it's a bit beat up on the outside, but the insides look fine & that's all that really matters

 

[stan rose]

That gun has character, very cool, enjoy.

 

[foghornl]

It is great to see such classic shotguns returned to service.

I HAD a 'Sportsman' Model 11 20-Ga many years back, wish I still had it.

 

[stephen.lamade]

Remington 11-48 in 16 gauge

My friend and neighbor passed away last fall and his wife recently found a Remington 11-48 in 16 gauge in the back of a closet. The outside is a bit beat up but the inside looks like it's in good shape. There is some rust and pitting on the receiver but it's not too bad and the stocks could be stripped and reconditioned back to good shape. I was able to cycle the action but have not fired it. I would rate this gun in "fair" condition and I think it could be reconditioned back to "fairly good" condition if someone gave it some attention.

Judging from the letter markings on barrel it was probably manufactured around 1950. It was used for bird hunting in the '60's and '70's but has probably not been fired since. It looks like it would make an excellent skeet gun as it feels balanced and points very well.

Would anyone be interested in this gun? I can post some pics if there is interest.

Best,

Steve

 

[samspade77]

I just purchased a Sportsman 48 for $200, which isn't bad here in California. The downside is I have to wait 10 days to get it. Your post is great and I can only hope my project turns out as awesome as yours did. You have one sharp looking 11-48! Thanks for the inspiration too.

 

[samspade77]

I forgot to ask. Did you stain the wood and poly; or just the poly? Thanks.

 

[Milkmaster]

I used stripper on the wood twice to get everything off it initially. Afterwards, I applied several light coats of polyurethane over a week letting each dry and sanding lightly with 0000 steel wool between each coat. I did not stain the wood. It is the natural walnut color.

Good luck!

 

[samspade77]

Thanks for the details and once again; you did an awesome job on the wood.

 

[shiftyer1]

I have just finished a sportsman 48 in 16ga. At least I thought I did, it came to me rusted/gummed up solid from adjustable choke to bolt to safety. It was missing the charging handle, which came in the mail today. I ordered one for an 11-48. Now I want to purdy up the wood I thought it was a good user till I saw ur pics. Guess I ain't done yet

 

[stillbroke]

Inspired to buy a 11-48 410 now

I found a 11-48 410 today in a pawn shop. It shoots both 2 1/2 and 3" shells. It has the vent ribbed barrel and a csuper clean bore. They were asking 400$ but had them down to 325$. Think I'm gonna go back tomorrow and buy it. Thanks for the great read. Your thread pushed me to buy it.

 

[Milkmaster]

Thanks for the great read. Your thread pushed me to buy it.

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.

 

[loose noose]

Day late and a dollar short, as the saying goes, just finished reading your posts, I've used a .410 for quite a few years for the beginning of dove and quail, however my .410 isn't near as beautiful as yours. Really a nice job. I work part time for a small gun shop and just recently told the owner to keep his eyes open for a 1148, as I too would love to have the opportunity to restore one if it comes along.