Remington 11-48 / 16 ga.

Bucksnort1 · January 13, 2023, 04:25 PM

Gents and Ladies,

A friend just called to tell me he has a choice of one of two shotguns from a deceased relative. One is a semi-auto Remington 11-48 in 16 gauge and the other is also a 16 gauge side-by-side but at the moment, he can't find a manufacturer. He is calling long distance so I can't see the gun except what he sends by text.

I know the -48 replaced the original post WWII model 11 but that's all I know. Another friend has an 11 which is broken and can't be repaired because no one has the part.

He is asking my opinion on which gun to take. At the moment and without knowing manufacturer on the double barrel, I will advise him to take the double. As soon as he calls, I will instruct him on how to remove the fore grip to look for a name. I would attach the photo of the double barrel he sent but it is not of the complete gun. The photo does show the receiver is case hardened.

From the initial photo, the double does not look like a Damascus barrel.

FITASC · January 16, 2023, 03:37 PM

A lot would depend on who made that Spanish gun and when it was made, as well as if it is still on the face and has no loose ribs

stinkeypete · January 17, 2023, 08:34 PM

11-48 is a copy of a Browning design, after the Browning patent expired. Parts are still available and it's a solid semi-auto. I am wondering what part your friend can't get?

A random sidexside is fun in that, who knows? It could be an old LC Smith or Sterlingworth or.. maybe it's just a plain jane old Savage.

stuckinthe60s · January 23, 2023, 05:08 AM

if its going to be used, take the 11-48. if he going to flip for cash, take the sbs and gamble its safe to fire.

bladesmith 1 · February 4, 2023, 01:48 PM

There was no mention the SxS was a Spanish gun. Some of the early SxSs had a lot of DAH and that would cause the barrel to flip up driving the comb into your face making the gun uncomfortable to shoot.

I had a Model 11 and there are some parts that are very scarce. Although I love old SxSs [ owning over a dozen ] I'd tell him to buy the 11-48.

Pahoo · February 6, 2023, 12:00 PM

Quote:

He is asking my opinion on which gun to take. At the moment and without knowing manufacturer on the double barrel, I will advise him to take the double.

My opinion as well. ....

Be Safe !!!

January 13, 2023, 04:25 PM	#1
Bucksnort1 Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2013 Location: Littleton, Colorado Posts: 1,114	Remington 11-48 / 16 ga. Gents and Ladies, A friend just called to tell me he has a choice of one of two shotguns from a deceased relative. One is a semi-auto Remington 11-48 in 16 gauge and the other is also a 16 gauge side-by-side but at the moment, he can't find a manufacturer. He is calling long distance so I can't see the gun except what he sends by text. I know the -48 replaced the original post WWII model 11 but that's all I know. Another friend has an 11 which is broken and can't be repaired because no one has the part. He is asking my opinion on which gun to take. At the moment and without knowing manufacturer on the double barrel, I will advise him to take the double. As soon as he calls, I will instruct him on how to remove the fore grip to look for a name. I would attach the photo of the double barrel he sent but it is not of the complete gun. The photo does show the receiver is case hardened. From the initial photo, the double does not look like a Damascus barrel.

January 16, 2023, 03:37 PM	#2
FITASC Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2014 Posts: 6,372	A lot would depend on who made that Spanish gun and when it was made, as well as if it is still on the face and has no loose ribs __________________ "I believe that people have a right to decide their own destinies; people own themselves. I also believe that, in a democracy, government exists because (and only so long as) individual citizens give it a 'temporary license to exist'—in exchange for a promise that it will behave itself. In a democracy, you own the government—it doesn't own you."- Frank Zappa

January 17, 2023, 08:34 PM	#3
stinkeypete Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2010 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,268	11-48 is a copy of a Browning design, after the Browning patent expired. Parts are still available and it's a solid semi-auto. I am wondering what part your friend can't get? A random sidexside is fun in that, who knows? It could be an old LC Smith or Sterlingworth or.. maybe it's just a plain jane old Savage. __________________ My book "The Pheasant Hunter's Action Adventure Cookbook" is now on Amazon. Tall tales, hunting tips, butchering from bird to the freezer, and recipes.

January 23, 2023, 05:08 AM	#4
stuckinthe60s Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2017 Location: Va., Ct., Mo.. Posts: 755	if its going to be used, take the 11-48. if he going to flip for cash, take the sbs and gamble its safe to fire. __________________ Retired Military Aviation Former Member Navy Shooting Team Distinguished Pistol Shot,NRA Shotgun/Pistol Instructor NSSA All American, Skeet/Trap Range Owner

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February 4, 2023, 01:48 PM	#5
bladesmith 1 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2018 Posts: 240	There was no mention the SxS was a Spanish gun. Some of the early SxSs had a lot of DAH and that would cause the barrel to flip up driving the comb into your face making the gun uncomfortable to shoot. I had a Model 11 and there are some parts that are very scarce. Although I love old SxSs [ owning over a dozen ] I'd tell him to buy the 11-48.