remington model 11?s

ebk637 · February 13, 2007, 09:34 PM

I recently aquired one of these shotguns.
the bolt seems to be hitting the front of the receiver.does anyone know what the problem might be?

Scorch · February 13, 2007, 10:25 PM

Possible problem:
The wood in the forearm is compacted too much to stop the forward bolt travel because it has been softened by solvents (not likely unless someone removed the metal sleeve) OR
The magazine cap is not fully tightened and allowing the forearm to move forward as the action closes which allows the bolt handle to hit the front of the ejection port OR
Someone put a Browning forearm on it after the original forearm split (splitting forearm is a very common problem- Browning forearms are slightly longer) OR
Most likely the bolt is not actually hitting the front of the ejection port when the gun fires, the ejection port has likely been peened by the bolt handle because of someone releasing the bolt when the barrel is out of the receiver.

ebk637 · February 14, 2007, 10:34 AM

Thanks for the great info!
Its gonna go to a gunsmith to get a good work over and repair.
I love the feel of this gun and want to keep it in the family for as long as possible.
it is in good shape other than the stated issue.

another qyestion i have is that it has what appears to be a muzzle suppressor on the barrel with a choke tube screwed into it marked 1/4.
does this mean what choke size it is?
is it an improved?

Scorch · February 14, 2007, 06:31 PM

Could be a Lyman or a Polychoke, but most likely a Lyman. The Lyman choke inserts are not available except as collectibles, so if you lose any of the choke inserts you're out of luck. 1/4 would probably be like improved cylinder.

ebk637 · February 14, 2007, 07:09 PM

well thats the only choke it came with.
apparently im SOL.

Abstract · February 14, 2007, 07:38 PM

My father had a Mod 11, military surplus riot gun. He had a Cutts Compensator installed. Several years before his death, he sold it to somebody in the sheriff's office of a nearby county. The Cutts used either an adjustable tube, kind of like the Poly, or individual choke tubes. Cutts tubes are available from Brownell's.

Take a look at the Cutts Compensator; could be what you have.

ebk637 · February 14, 2007, 10:08 PM

IT'S got weaver written on it

Abstract · February 15, 2007, 03:17 PM

Don't know about the Weaver, but I just recalled that the Cutts is a Lyman product.

kirbythegunsmith · February 15, 2007, 05:16 PM

The Weaver choke was a fairly well-known device in times past, and a few still like to use them. I put them on occasionally for shooters, as well as other choke work.
The tubes are not impossible to find, but are aluminum, so not compatible with any hard shot, like steel or hevi-shot, etc.
I have and can make replacement chokes for those that want something even better, from my special choke steel. If you just want user light duty lead shot tubes, look around for a while, since there is a small amount of them floating around. The factory tubes are SKEET, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, FULL, and XFULL, I believe. I can make any size and in between sizes if you have the need for custom size, extra strength, better fit, and higher cost than sometimes a factory tube may bring.
I would not expect factory Weaver tubes to be over $25 each or so, but you be the judge. Aluminum tubes can more easily be dinged, squeezed, or other damage that you might not notice until too late, if you found at a gun show, for instance.
The wrench is a straight bar of steel to go through the two holes in the tube, and can be fabbed from basic steel pin material.

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February 13, 2007, 09:34 PM	#1
ebk637 Junior Member Join Date: February 13, 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 9	remington model 11?s I recently aquired one of these shotguns. the bolt seems to be hitting the front of the receiver.does anyone know what the problem might be?

February 13, 2007, 10:25 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Possible problem: The wood in the forearm is compacted too much to stop the forward bolt travel because it has been softened by solvents (not likely unless someone removed the metal sleeve) OR The magazine cap is not fully tightened and allowing the forearm to move forward as the action closes which allows the bolt handle to hit the front of the ejection port OR Someone put a Browning forearm on it after the original forearm split (splitting forearm is a very common problem- Browning forearms are slightly longer) OR Most likely the bolt is not actually hitting the front of the ejection port when the gun fires, the ejection port has likely been peened by the bolt handle because of someone releasing the bolt when the barrel is out of the receiver. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

February 14, 2007, 06:31 PM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Could be a Lyman or a Polychoke, but most likely a Lyman. The Lyman choke inserts are not available except as collectibles, so if you lose any of the choke inserts you're out of luck. 1/4 would probably be like improved cylinder. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

February 14, 2007, 07:09 PM	#5
ebk637 Junior Member Join Date: February 13, 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 9	choke well thats the only choke it came with. apparently im SOL.

February 15, 2007, 05:16 PM	#9
kirbythegunsmith Member Join Date: February 15, 2007 Posts: 75	Details The Weaver choke was a fairly well-known device in times past, and a few still like to use them. I put them on occasionally for shooters, as well as other choke work. The tubes are not impossible to find, but are aluminum, so not compatible with any hard shot, like steel or hevi-shot, etc. I have and can make replacement chokes for those that want something even better, from my special choke steel. If you just want user light duty lead shot tubes, look around for a while, since there is a small amount of them floating around. The factory tubes are SKEET, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, FULL, and XFULL, I believe. I can make any size and in between sizes if you have the need for custom size, extra strength, better fit, and higher cost than sometimes a factory tube may bring. I would not expect factory Weaver tubes to be over $25 each or so, but you be the judge. Aluminum tubes can more easily be dinged, squeezed, or other damage that you might not notice until too late, if you found at a gun show, for instance. The wrench is a straight bar of steel to go through the two holes in the tube, and can be fabbed from basic steel pin material. [email protected]

February 14, 2007, 10:34 AM	#3
ebk637 Junior Member Join Date: February 13, 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 9	Thanks for the great info! Its gonna go to a gunsmith to get a good work over and repair. I love the feel of this gun and want to keep it in the family for as long as possible. it is in good shape other than the stated issue. another qyestion i have is that it has what appears to be a muzzle suppressor on the barrel with a choke tube screwed into it marked 1/4. does this mean what choke size it is? is it an improved?

February 14, 2007, 07:38 PM	#6
Abstract Junior member Join Date: December 25, 2006 Posts: 443	My father had a Mod 11, military surplus riot gun. He had a Cutts Compensator installed. Several years before his death, he sold it to somebody in the sheriff's office of a nearby county. The Cutts used either an adjustable tube, kind of like the Poly, or individual choke tubes. Cutts tubes are available from Brownell's. Take a look at the Cutts Compensator; could be what you have.

February 14, 2007, 10:08 PM	#7
ebk637 Junior Member Join Date: February 13, 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 9	IT'S got weaver written on it

February 15, 2007, 03:17 PM	#8
Abstract Junior member Join Date: December 25, 2006 Posts: 443	Don't know about the Weaver, but I just recalled that the Cutts is a Lyman product.