Remington Model 11-48
Remington Arms · Shotgun · Discontinued · 1949
Also known as: 11-48, Model 11-48
Overview
The Remington Model 11-48 is a long-recoil semi-automatic shotgun produced from 1949 to 1968. It was the first shotgun Remington designed entirely in-house, succeeding the Model 11, which had been a licensed copy of John Browning's Auto-5. A streamlined, lighter redesign of the recoiling-barrel autoloading mechanism, it was offered in 12, 16, 20 and 28 gauge and .410 bore across several grades. The 11-48 paved the way for the legendary gas-operated Model 1100.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3175 g (112.0 oz) |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Long Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tube |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12ga, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Cross Bolt Safety
- Features: Tubular Magazine, Front Bead Sight, Streamlined Receiver, Interchangeable Barrels
Variants
- Remington Sportsman '48 — Reduced Capacity
- Remington Mohawk 48 — Economy
Service history
Operators
- United States Armed Forces
- Civilian hunters and sport shooters
Conflicts
- Korean War (1950-1953)
- Vietnam War (1955-1975)
Production
Estimated total produced: 455,535 · Production years: 1949-1968
Approximately 455,500 units across all gauges per Remington company history
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: L. Ray Critendon / Ellis Hailston / C. R. Johnson
Discontinued: 1968
Notes
Offered in barrel lengths from roughly 25" to 30" depending on gauge. Grades included Standard, Riot, Special, Tournament, Premier and a Rifled Slug Special. The Sportsman '48 used a 2+1 plugged magazine.
Background
The Model 11-48 holds a special place in Remington history as the first shotgun the company engineered entirely on its own; its predecessor, the Model 11, was merely a licensed copy of John Browning's Auto-5, and the 11-48's lightweight long-recoil action set the stage for the hugely successful Model 1100.