Remington Model 1100 LW Question

Kiffster · May 16, 2000, 09:35 PM

I inherited a Remington 1100 LW 20g shotgun from a close friend of the family who died a number of years ago. I have used it deer and duck hunting and enjoy it, but don't know much about shotguns and wanted to know more about the gun. Does anyone know what the "LW" stand for? I can't find it on Remington's web site. Also, can anyone give me some pointers on finding out more about it. Any good web sites with histories or information on shotguns? Anything you can tell me about the gun is very much appreciated.
Thanks, Kiffster

Dave McC · May 17, 2000, 04:36 AM

LW stands for Light Weight,Kiffster. The 1100 is a "Descendant" of the Remington Model 11, which used the same design as and looked like the Browning Auto-5.

It's a very good shotgun. Trap and skeet shooters use them and it's known for its durability. A friction ring in the action has to be set for either heavy or light loads, but it's a simple matter.

DorGunR · May 17, 2000, 08:03 AM

Kiffster
You've inherited a great shotgun, hang on to my friend.

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"Lead, follow or get the HELL out of the way."

cjb · May 17, 2000, 08:19 PM

How do you set "the friction ring" in a 1100 ? Your gun is 2 3/4" only right? I never saw a 1100 LW 20 ga. in 3" mag.
CJB

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Kiffster · May 18, 2000, 11:28 PM

Actually, I'm quite sure I've shot 3" mags in the gun.
It's been a couple years so I could be mistaken, but I don't think so.
Kiffster

May 16, 2000, 09:35 PM	#1
Kiffster Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2000 Posts: 162	I inherited a Remington 1100 LW 20g shotgun from a close friend of the family who died a number of years ago. I have used it deer and duck hunting and enjoy it, but don't know much about shotguns and wanted to know more about the gun. Does anyone know what the "LW" stand for? I can't find it on Remington's web site. Also, can anyone give me some pointers on finding out more about it. Any good web sites with histories or information on shotguns? Anything you can tell me about the gun is very much appreciated. Thanks, Kiffster

May 17, 2000, 04:36 AM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	LW stands for Light Weight,Kiffster. The 1100 is a "Descendant" of the Remington Model 11, which used the same design as and looked like the Browning Auto-5. It's a very good shotgun. Trap and skeet shooters use them and it's known for its durability. A friction ring in the action has to be set for either heavy or light loads, but it's a simple matter.

May 17, 2000, 08:03 AM	#3
DorGunR Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2000 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,125	Kiffster You've inherited a great shotgun, hang on to my friend. ------------------ "Lead, follow or get the HELL out of the way."

May 17, 2000, 08:19 PM	#4
cjb Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2000 Posts: 265	How do you set "the friction ring" in a 1100 ? Your gun is 2 3/4" only right? I never saw a 1100 LW 20 ga. in 3" mag. CJB ------------------ " I SHOOT BACK! "

May 18, 2000, 11:28 PM	#5
Kiffster Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2000 Posts: 162	Actually, I'm quite sure I've shot 3" mags in the gun. It's been a couple years so I could be mistaken, but I don't think so. Kiffster