Remington Model 11-48
| Remington Model 11-48 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic shotgun |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Used by | United States |
| Wars | Korean War, Vietnam War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | L. Ray Critendon, Ellis Hailston, and C.R. Johnson |
| Designed | 1948 |
| Manufacturer | Remington Arms |
| Produced | 1949–1968 |
| No. built | 455,535 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6.6 to 7.7 pounds (3 to 3.5 kg) |
| Length | varies with model |
| Barrel length | Up to 30 inches (76 cm) |
| Cartridge | 12, 16, 20, or 28 gauge (maximum length 2+3⁄4 inches), or .410 bore |
| Action | Semi-automatic, recoil-operated |
| Feed system | Tube magazine 4+1 rounds, or 2+1 rounds on the Sportsman '48 |
| Sights | Single 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.