Remington Model 11 - Worth a $275 trade?

[doctorj77]

Just wanted to get some basic info/opinions for a Remington Model 11. I have a Colt MKIII Metropolitan "converted to .357" up for sale at $275 or trade. My gun has some heavy pitting on the barrel and the bluing is 50%. So a guy on one of my local forums is offering a Model 11 in trade. I read some basic info on these, from doing a search. What I read is this is a pretty good autoloader, for its time anyway. But what I can't find are these

1. Can you use modern loads in it?
2. Does it chamber 3in mags?
3. Are they smooth bore only?
4. Is there a place you can look up the s/n for dob?
5. Is there any particular years to stay away from?

He's the 2nd owner, possible more, but he took it in trade himself, and doesn't have much info for it, not even barrel length. So I'm putting $275 on my Colt, does this seem fair? I've seen pictures, finish looks about 80%, has checkering on butt stock and forearm, which leads me to believe this might of been made after a certain year.

My primary interest would be to make it a shooter it, not so much a collector.

 

[ArmedBear]

My one-eyed cat for your 3-legged dog, is that it?

 

[ArmedBear]

1. Sure, within bounds of reason.
2. No.
3. Huh? It's a shotgun. The rifled barrel is a modern development, for deer hunting with slugs. Nobody did that until local F&G regs made them do it, just like nobody does it now unless they have to conform to some regulation. Don't expect it to work with steel shot, either.
4. Call Remington. They'll tell you.
5. All of them? (As a "shooter". It's a neat curiosity, but you can hunt deer with something a lot better.)

More info: http://www.wisnersinc.com/additional_info/remington_11.htm

 

[doctorj77]

I wouldn't plan to deer hunt with it. I have a 30/30 I use for that and a Winchester 1300 for heavier wooded areas. I would use this for occasional skeet and possibly bird hunting. I don't think this would be ideal for duck huntin. But quail and pheasant should be fine I'd think.

 

[ArmedBear]

What choke?

Have you ever shot a long-recoil shotgun? They're strange.

In all seriousness, if you want an old curiosity that you could take hunting on occasion, it'll work. I don't know from your post how many shotguns you already have, how much hunting you want to do, and how this gun fits into that picture.

 

[doctorj77]

Never shot a long recoil gun before. I've only had more modern Winchester pumps, never a auto, much less a older one.

I don't do much hunting really. Its really more for target shooting on weekends.

 

[doctorj77]

But I guess the real question is, is $275 a fare trade value?

 

[mjb]

In my opinion, it is a fair trade. Stay away from steel shot.

 

[Bill B.]

In my opinion, it is a fair trade. Stay away from steel shot.

+1 .................I might add they are quite heavy to hunt with depending on barrel length but are an excellent Browning design shotgun.

 

[DRYHUMOR]

If it's in decent condition, that's a fair price for it.

Make sure there are no splits in the forearm and stock, make sure the brass fiction rings are there.

And, I'd prob stay away from magnum loads.

Most likely it is a 2 3/4" chamber.

 

[oneounceload]

If it is worth it to YOU, then it is a fair trade...............doesn't matter what I think or what they go for in my area - it is up to you to determine whether that is a good deal

People need to look online at closed auctions and do their homework as to whether the gun is a match to their needs......no more, no less

 

[35Rem]

1. Can you use modern loads in it? - within reason. Heavy loads in it's day were 1 1/4 ounce loads

2. Does it chamber 3in mags? NO!

3. Are they smooth bore only? Yes

4. Is there a place you can look up the s/n for dob? www.remingtonsociety.com - there is a manufacture date section, look on the left side. Failing that, call Remington 1-800-243-9700 and go through the prompts

5. Is there any particular years to stay away from? Maybe the earliest ones, as they are 100 years old+ now. If it's got engraving on the sides it's post 1930ish

They are generally good,s solid guns. Browning just made the A-5 for a longer period of time.
$275 is OK if it's in good shape. Maybe the days of $200 ones are over, but that was a pretty common starting point.

 

[earlthegoat2]

If you really want a long gun for your revolver then I think it is a decent trade.

If it were me I would only do the trade if the Model 11 was a 20 gauge.

 

[doctorj77]

Well I think I'm gonna do the trade. I don't need an extra .357 and nobody is really lining up to buy it. I did get the serial #, called Remington today and it was made 1927. The pictures he provided, it looks in decent shape. So I think I may go for it.

 

[EMC45]

I bought one a couple years ago for 60 bucks. It was sold as a parts gun. I bought a new stock for it ($40), magazine spring, friction ring and keeper screw ($20). So for 120 it was a great buy! I cut the barrel to 18 inches and sweat a bead on the barrel. It has an even patina of rust all over it. I called Remington and this one was made in 1914. Almost 100 years old. I shoot mostly slugs and buck through it. Just adjust the rings and have at it. I say go for that deal! Yours is in way better shape than mine.

 

[EMC45]

Also mine had not been shot in about 30+ years. I was told that it killed thousands of quail.....I did a complete teardown and cleaning (down to pins, screws and springs) and I found a bunch of bird feathers in the action/reciever. I only cut the barrel down because of a bad dent in the barrel. It was right at the 19 inch mark so I cut at 18 inch. It is a neat gun, but it will slap you around with buck and slugs.