Remington 11-48 ,Sportsman 48,1100

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Looking for opinions from users of the above shotguns, especially model 11-48. Does it cycle modern ammo without major issues, are the parts still available? Does anyone of you gents still use it for upland game .What would be a reasonable price for a 12 G 11-48/Sportsman 48 in good condition. And finally How does it compare with famous 1100 model. Thanks
 
Have 2 1148 ,parts are not easy to come by in fact extractors are at a premium.They are classics but imho I would go with an 1100. Parts are plentiful and they are if kept clean a great semi for the money.The 1148 are a nostalgia piece in my collection.
 
As reddog pointed out, parts are scarce at best for the 11-48. They work on a long recoil design and their operation is contingent on adequate powered loads.
An 1100 is by far a better choice of the bunch.
 
I hunt a 16 gauge 1148. It gives me stellar service for upland work. The gun is robust and always works. However I only shoot maybe a box or two per fall. I shoot standard 1 oz. loads and no heavy or magnums. A lot of parts for the Remington 870 interchange including the extractor ( tip for Reddog). I also shoot a Sportsman 58 and an 1100 both in 16 bore. I would buy an 11-48 or Sportsman 48 without hesitation IF it is in very good to excellent condition for upland hunting. These are hunting guns and although they were offered in target versions I don't feel they would stand up to the daily grind of thousands of target rounds for very long. As for reasonable price I would think the range would be 275.00 to 375.00 for a pristine example. Remember extras like vent ribs etc will add up to a higher price. Study a parts schematic and make sure all of the necessary parts for the recoil system come with the gun. Early 11-48's and Sportsman 48's had a spring compression ring set up like the famous Browning Auto 5 ( it had to be set for different loads). Later ones had a spring and one piece recoil system for ALL loads. The later guns would be my choice.

Darryl
 
The 870 12 gauge extractor works for 12, 16 and 20 1148 and Sportsman 48. The 12 gauge part needs minor alteration for the 20 and 16. A 28 .410 870 extractor would work for the 28 .410 148 and Sportsman 48. Some very minor fitting may be required.

Darryl
 
madtrapper143 said:
The 870 12 gauge extractor works for 12, 16 and 20 1148 and Sportsman 48. The 12 gauge part needs minor alteration for the 20 and 16. A 28 .410 870 extractor would work for the 28 .410 148 and Sportsman 48. Some very minor fitting may be required.

Darryl
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To expand on Darryl's post, the extractors (12g) work for 11/48, 58, 878, 870, 1100 and 11/87.
 
Expanding even further very late 1100 and 1187 models extractors are dimensionally thicker and the barrels have a larger milled area for the extractor to rest in. Even these can be filed and made to work if that is all you have.
Darryl
 
Thank you so much gentleman ,I have a 28g, 1148 parts gun ,only thing missing was the extractor.:(
 
An 11-48 in .410 is a special treat to shoot... I did that once in a round of skeet... in order to cycle the spring is very light, so light you have to intentionally wait to fire the second shot on doubles... it takes a lot of time to fire, eject and chamber a fresh round... I pulled on the trigger for the second shot about 3 times before it was finally closed and locked up...

Remington has always made a pretty good shotgun... the 1100 was very good and simple to fix the few problems that happened with a lot of shooting... I wouldn't hesitate to buy one in good condition if you want a good semi. Worked on my first 1100 in 1968... very popular gun...
 
Thanks to all for all the input, I will most likely go with an older wingmaster or 1100 if I c something that I like. Feel free to continue if there's any other questions in regards to the topic .
 
Well I for one am glad you asked the question seems I have an answer to my parts issue thanks again
 
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