![]() ![]() 14, 1938, they ended the separate serial numbers for the 20-gauge “The Sportsman” at 16,753. 24, 1937, they stopped the separate serial number sequence in the 5xx,xxx range for the 12-gauges and finally on Feb. 28, 1937, they stopped the separate serial number sequence in the 2xx,xxx range for the 16-gauge "The Sportsman" on Aug. At the same time, the name "The Sportsman" or "Model 11" began being stamped on the bolt. In 1937, Remington reduced the roll-stamping on "The Sportsman" to one bird on each side and started putting the roll-stamping on Model 11 receivers as well. In 1934 DuPont acquired controlling interest of Remington Arms Co., Inc. "The Sportsman" had a three-bird roll-stamping on each side of the receiver. In 1930, they also introduced a three-shot version in 20-gauge called "The Sportsman." The 20-gauge “The Sportsman” had serial numbers beginning low 1? Maybe 1000? They added 12- and 16-gauge "The Sportsman" in 1931, with 12-gauge "The Sportsman" having serial numbers starting at 500,000 and 16-gauges having serial numbers starting at 200,000. In 1931, they added the 16-gauge to the line with 16-gauge serial numbers starting at 1,500,000. Model 11 20-gauge serial numbers began at 1,000,000. ![]() In 1930, they introduced the 20-gauge Model 11. Circa 1927/8 they changed the safety from the lever inside the trigger guard to a crossbolt behind the trigger. In 1920 the company name changed again to Remington Arms Co., Inc. Shortly after that Rem-UMC began calling that gun the Model No. The company name was changed to Remington Arms - Union Metallic Cartridge Co. Browning designed, "Remington Autoloading Gun" in 1905. introduced their 12-gauge, five-shot, John M. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I am a retired deputy sheriff, I served 30 years. He ran a gun repair business from a building behind his home, and he worked on many guns for me. I know the gunsmith would not have erased any serial number as it is illegal, and the gunsmith was a state trooper. Can anyone give me any information about this shotgun? Date of manufacture? Date of sale? Seller? I am sure he bought the shotgun new. Only partial numbers on the loading lever are: 5C (blank-rubbed out) SL. ) There was no serial number on the left side of the receiver. The only writing I can find on the gun is on the top of the barrel ( made by Remington under Browning patents, and it lists the patent numbers. shotgun completely refinished by a very competent gunsmith following my Dad's death. They said the serial number was on the left side of the receiver. I wrote Remington with a partial serial number, 5 digits, found on the loading lever. I have my Dad's Remington A-5 (Model 11). ![]()
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