Remington Arms Model 11 Riot Gun
Date: July, 1943 S/N 496804

This Remington Model 11 12 gauge Semi automatic shot gun is original and correct as issued for World War II . Serial numbers match on receiver, tang, trigger assembly, stock and barrel. Post World War II it was transferred to Civil Defense and has the marking from Livermore, California Civil Defense post on right side of stock. If you are looking for a complete reference on this subject I recommend the "Complete Guide to United States Combat Shotguns - Published in 2007" by Bruce Canfield. You can order it at Mr. Canfield's site - http://www.brucecanfield.com/.
Enjoy,
Ty

Right profile
Civil Defense mark
U.S., Serial Number, ordnance bomb,
and Military Finish

Model 11
Barrel legend
Serial number and
inspectors stamp

U.S. and Ordnance Bomb inspection
markings on barrel
Left side barrel
OMM = July, 1943 Production date
Anchor = Remington Final Inspection Mark
REP barrel mark- Factory Proof Mark.
Right side of barrel
 
Breech
Magazine tube cap
Front sight

Serial Number on tang and
trigger assembly
Serial Number on inside of stock
Serial Number on Barrel

Inspectors mark
directions on how to adjust
for different ammo
Butt plate reverse
w/ screws

Inside stock
Stock inspectors mark
Butt plate
 

From the collection
of T. Moore

  • Serial numbers located on Receiver, Barrel, Stock, Trigger assembly, and Receiver tang. All match on this example.

  • semi-automatic/autoloader 12 gauge shot gun with a 5 shot capacity (4 in magazine)

  • OMM = July 1943

  • R.E.P. = Factory inspection mark

  • Original Riot barrels are marked with "Cyl."

  • Serial numbers ran in the range of 455000-500000, 700000-712000

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