Remington Model 11-48

Remington Model 11-48
TypeSemi-automatic shotgun
Place of originUnited States
Service history
Used byUnited States
WarsKorean War, Vietnam War
Production history
DesignerL. Ray Critendon, Ellis Hailston, and C.R. Johnson
Designed1948
ManufacturerRemington Arms
Produced1949–1968
No. built455,535
Specifications
Mass6.6 to 7.7 pounds (3 to 3.5 kg)
Lengthvaries with model
Barrel lengthUp to 30 inches (76 cm)

Cartridge12, 16, 20, or 28 gauge (maximum length 2+34 inches), or .410 bore
ActionSemi-automatic, recoil-operated
Feed systemTube magazine 4+1 rounds, or 2+1 rounds on the Sportsman '48
SightsSingle front bead
References

The Remington Model 11-48 is a semi-automatic shotgun manufactured by Remington Arms as the first of its "new generation" semi-automatics produced after World War II. Released as the replacement for the Remington Model 11, it was manufactured from 1949 to 1968 and was produced in 12, 16, 20 and 28 gauge and .410 variations.