Shotgun Identification

Hog Buster · November 1, 2011, 11:48 AM

I’m trying identify the manufacturer of this shotgun. It’s appears to be either Browning or Remington. But, there’s no manufactures name stamped on the gun. The only markings stamped are 20 GA. and Full on the left side of the barrel near the receiver. On the right side of the barrel near the receiver there’s an oval with R.E.P. stamped. Serial number is stamped in the left side of the receiver. I think that it’s a Remington Model 11, but not sure.

It has a cracked stock and I’m trying to find a replacement for it. Any info would help...... Hog

jaguarxk120 · November 1, 2011, 01:28 PM

Could be a war time Browning. Remington made Brownings during WWII when the FN factory was taken over by the Germans. The serial number with a letter was stamped on the left side of reciever. The letter denoted the gauge.

Hog Buster · November 1, 2011, 01:58 PM

No letters in the serial number, but it appears to be old enough. I hunted with a Remington Model 11 many, many years ago, but for the life of me I can't remember what identification marks it had stamped on it.

Barber2678 · November 1, 2011, 02:46 PM

REP is a Remington proof stamp. It is not a war time Browning. Must be a Model 11. I find it odd that there are no other markings. Is there nothing else on the barrel, maybe under the forend? I have an early A-5 that is slick-sided like this one but it has FN and Browning patent info on the left side. Safety is at the front of the trigger guard also.

Hog Buster · November 2, 2011, 02:39 AM

Nope. No other markings on it. The rest is slicker than a catfish. Your A-5 is an earlier model than this one, the safety in front of the trigger says that.

After discussions with others I’m more than sure the one I have is a Remington Model 11.

Scorch · November 2, 2011, 02:42 AM

Remington Model 11, because of the shape of the trigger guard and the shape of the forearm.

Barber2678 · November 2, 2011, 08:43 AM

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Your A-5 is an earlier model than this one

That is the point I was trying to make. This is not that early. The flat knob also speaks to that. Just a plain Jane Model 11.

Hog Buster · November 2, 2011, 12:14 PM

Thanks all. Now for the search for a stock. Plenty around for the 12s, so far none for a 20.

Scorch · November 2, 2011, 01:24 PM

Try www.gunville.com , they don't list one but Rob will get you what you need.

Hog Buster · November 2, 2011, 05:41 PM

Thanks, I'll give them a try...... Hog

mrray13 · November 6, 2011, 08:07 PM

My son's handed down Remington m11 has a cracked buttstock, just like in your pictures.

His is a 12, where have you found stocks? Time for google.

November 1, 2011, 01:58 PM	#3
Hog Buster Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2009 Location: Pointe Coupee, Louisana Posts: 772	No letters in the serial number, but it appears to be old enough. I hunted with a Remington Model 11 many, many years ago, but for the life of me I can't remember what identification marks it had stamped on it. __________________ Those who beat their guns into plows, will plow for those who don't.-Thomas Jefferson

November 1, 2011, 02:46 PM	#4
Barber2678 Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2006 Location: Mud Creek, Texas Posts: 269	REP is a Remington proof stamp. It is not a war time Browning. Must be a Model 11. I find it odd that there are no other markings. Is there nothing else on the barrel, maybe under the forend? I have an early A-5 that is slick-sided like this one but it has FN and Browning patent info on the left side. Safety is at the front of the trigger guard also. __________________ When in doubt ..... mumble!

November 2, 2011, 02:39 AM	#5
Hog Buster Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2009 Location: Pointe Coupee, Louisana Posts: 772	Nope. No other markings on it. The rest is slicker than a catfish. Your A-5 is an earlier model than this one, the safety in front of the trigger says that. After discussions with others I’m more than sure the one I have is a Remington Model 11. __________________ Those who beat their guns into plows, will plow for those who don't.-Thomas Jefferson

November 2, 2011, 02:42 AM	#6
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Remington Model 11, because of the shape of the trigger guard and the shape of the forearm. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

November 2, 2011, 12:14 PM	#8
Hog Buster Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2009 Location: Pointe Coupee, Louisana Posts: 772	Thanks all. Now for the search for a stock. Plenty around for the 12s, so far none for a 20. __________________ Those who beat their guns into plows, will plow for those who don't.-Thomas Jefferson

November 1, 2011, 01:28 PM	#2
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,619	Could be a war time Browning. Remington made Brownings during WWII when the FN factory was taken over by the Germans. The serial number with a letter was stamped on the left side of reciever. The letter denoted the gauge.

November 2, 2011, 01:24 PM	#9
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Try www.gunville.com , they don't list one but Rob will get you what you need. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

November 2, 2011, 05:41 PM	#10
Hog Buster Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2009 Location: Pointe Coupee, Louisana Posts: 772	Thanks, I'll give them a try...... Hog __________________ Those who beat their guns into plows, will plow for those who don't.-Thomas Jefferson

November 6, 2011, 08:07 PM	#11
mrray13 Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 911	My son's handed down Remington m11 has a cracked buttstock, just like in your pictures. His is a 12, where have you found stocks? Time for google.