Description: First autoloading shotgun produced in the U.S.A.
Since serial numbers were not required until 1968, your firearm may not have a serial number. For models without a serial number, we may be able to determine the age by the 2-3 letters that are stamped on the barrel. If your firearm does have a serial number, if you will call or email us the serial number and model number we can determine the. Remington Serial Number Lookup is one of the pages readers like most. To answer one of the popular questions – yes, it can be used with Remington 1100 as well. It will work with Remington 1100 or any Remington shotgun or rifle which has letters on the left side, just forward of the receiver. More than 40 years ago, the Model 1100 forever changed the way American shooters viewed autoloading shotguns. It was the first autoloader to combine the repeat-shot versatility of early-century models with the sleek, modern lines and handling qualities of revered double barrels. The Remington Model 1100 has been a field-proved favorite ever since. “light weight” (“lw”) (also includes m/1100 “lt”) u 20 ga. Lw magnum (also includes m/1100 “lt”) j 28 ga. H.410 bore (2 ½” or 3”) model 1100 letter prefix 1963 to approx. 1968: no serial number prefix 1968 to present: letters used (in sequence) l-68, m-74, n-78, p-85, r-90 model 1100 letter suffix.
Introduction Year: 1905
Year Discontinued: 1947
Total Production: Approximately 850,000 (including 65,000 made for Browning during World War II)
Designer/Inventor: John F. Browning with subsequent improvements By C.C. Loomis and other Remington designers
Action Type: Recoil operated – Hammerless – Side ejection – Take Down
Caliber/Gauge: 12, 16, 20 Gauges
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Serial Number Blocks:
12 gauge – approximately 10,000 – 510,750
16 gauge – approximately 1,500,000 – 1,557,000
20 gauge – approximately 1,000,000 – 1,075,000
12 gauge – approximately 10,000 – 510,750
16 gauge – approximately 1,500,000 – 1,557,000
20 gauge – approximately 1,000,000 – 1,075,000
Grades Offered:
11 A – 'Standard' Grade
11 R – 'Riot' Special
11 P – 'Police' Special
11 B – 'Special' Grade
11 C – 'Trap' Grade
11 D – 'Tournament' Grade
11 E – 'Expert' Grade
11 F – 'Premier' Grade
11 A – 'Standard' Grade
11 R – 'Riot' Special
11 P – 'Police' Special
11 B – 'Special' Grade
11 C – 'Trap' Grade
11 D – 'Tournament' Grade
11 E – 'Expert' Grade
11 F – 'Premier' Grade
Variations:
See 'The Sportsman'
See 'The Sportsman'