Included in this lot is a Remington Model 11 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun. Manufacture date of 1923. John Moses Browning designed his definitive Auto-5 shotgun in 1898. The Auto-5 hit the commercial market in 1900 as the world’s first successful autoloading shotgun.Browning attempted to sell his Auto-5 design to Winchester, only to have company officials balk at his terms. He subsequently offered his design to Remington. In a darkly unexpected turn of events, Remington’s president died of a heart attack in the midst of negotiations. Browning eventually revisited his arrangement with Remington, and the company produced his design in the United States from 1905 to 1947. This shotgun shows a lovely gray patina 28" round barrel. The barrel is marked "Model 11 - The Remington Arms Union Metallic CTG. Co. Inc. Remington Ilion Wks. Ilion N.Y. U.S.A. - Browning Patents October 9. 1900, Dec. 17. 1901, Sept. 30. 1902, and June 18. 1903." The barrel is also marked on the left near the receiver "KP3 Full." The receiver retains much of its original blue and the stock is in good condition with small cracks and dings from wear and use. The tang is marked "Remington - Trade Mark" on the top and - "Remington UMC Trade Mark" on the bottom. Serial Number: 140467. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.