Remington Model 11

Remington Arms · Shotgun · Discontinued · 1905

Weight (empty)3515 g (124.0 oz)
Overall Length1219 mm (47.99")
Barrel Length711 mm (27.99")
Magazine Capacity4 rounds
Action TypeLong Recoil
Firing MechanismInternal Hammer
Muzzle Velocity400 m/s (1312 fps)
Muzzle Energy2560 J (1888 ft·lbf)
Effective Range40 m (44 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: 12 Gauge

The Remington Model 11 was the first successful semi-automatic shotgun manufactured in the United States. Produced under license from John Browning, it was based on his long-recoil operated Auto-5 design and manufactured by Remington Arms from 1905 to 1947. The Model 11 featured a distinctive humpback receiver profile that lowered the bore axis and reduced muzzle jump. Its long-recoil action used a friction ring system around the magazine tube to regulate cycling across different ammunition load...

Country of Origin: United States

Designer: John Moses Browning