Remington Shotgun (old one)

[dirtkicker]

I did a basic take down and cleanup of my fathers Remington 12 Gauge semi automatic shotgun today. I would guess that it hadn't been apart for 25 years. I did some checking on the manufacture date and I am 90% sure it was made in 1958.

The other possible manufacturing date would be 1936. Is that possible for a semi auto shotgun?

It has XE stamped on the barrell and the model number on the frame and barrell match so its all origional.

[gb6491]

...The other possible manufacturing date would be 1936. Is that possible for a semi auto shotgun?....
Absolutely, Remington's Model 11 was introduced in 1905.
http://www.remington.com/product-families/firearms-history/shotgun/autoloading-shotguns.aspx
Regards,
Greg

[dirtkicker]

Wow, based on that link I think it may the 1936 model.

It has Model 11 with 390798 on the side which looks like it indicates the first model 12 gauge. It also has a turkey engraved on one side and a goose engraved on the other which I assume would indicate the Sportsman variation. This is amazing. The only thing my dad remembers is that his dad gave it to him.

Thanks Greg!