Remington Model 11-48 20 Gauge Semi-Automatic Shotgun

This Remington Model 11-48 20 gauge is a classic American semi-automatic sporting shotgun featuring a blued steel receiver, traditional wood furniture, and a ventilated-rib barrel. Produced from 1949 into the late 1960s, the Remington 11-48 is known for its long-recoil operating system and streamlined receiver design.

Vent Rib Barrel and Fixed Full Choke

The barrel is clearly marked 20 GA. FOR 2¾ OR SHORTER SHELLS, confirming its 20-gauge chambering and 2¾-inch chamber. A separate FULL marking identifies the fixed full-choke configuration. The ventilated rib and front bead provide a traditional sporting sighting arrangement. The full choke is commonly associated with longer-range field shooting, although actual pattern performance depends on the ammunition used.

Traditional Wood Furniture and Classic Remington Design

This vintage Remington shotgun features a reddish-brown wood buttstock, checkered wood forearm, blued receiver, and tubular magazine. The stock has a contrasting black pistol-grip insert, while the forearm features decorative checkering. Visible scratches, finish loss, and handling marks reflect the firearm’s previous use. For enthusiasts of older American sporting shotguns, the Remington 11-48 Featherweight-era design offers a distinctive alternative to later gas-operated Remington semi-automatics.

Shotgun Specifications

• Manufacturer: Remington

• Model: 11-48

• Gauge: 20 Gauge

• Action: Semi-Automatic

• Operating System: Long Recoil

• Chamber: 2¾ Inches

• Barrel: Ventilated Rib

• Choke: Fixed Full Choke

• Barrel Length: Not Verified

• Front Sight: Bead

• Receiver: Blued Steel

• Stock: Wood

• Forearm: Checkered Wood

• Magazine: Tubular

• Magazine Capacity: Not Verified

• Country of Manufacture: United States

• Production Era: Approximately 1949–1968

• Condition: Used

Condition

This is a used Remington Model 11-48 20-gauge shotgun with visible cosmetic wear. The stock and forearm show scratches, worn finish, and areas of discoloration or finish loss, especially along the forearm beneath the barrel. The blued receiver and barrel exhibit handling marks and finish wear. The vent rib, wood furniture, and trigger assembly are present in the supplied photographs.

Bore condition, mechanical function, recoil-system condition, and exact barrel length have not been independently verified. The photographs should be reviewed carefully for the firearm’s cosmetic condition.