Model 11 "the sportsman" 20 gauge field grade

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labman92
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Model 11 "the sportsman" 20 gauge field grade

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Hello,

Looking for information on the correct butt plate for a model 11 sportsman made in july of 1942.

Thanks
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Re: Model 11 "the sportsman" 20 gauge field grade

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There is no such thing as a " model 11 sportsman". The gun is either a Model 11, a five-shot gun, or it is The Sportsman, a three-shot gun --

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That said, the butt plate of that era should be a walnut colored bakelite butt plate, much like this one off my Godfather's early Model 870 20-gauge --

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However, to really pick some nits, underneath the word Remington it should say in tiny letters "REG. U.S.A. PAT. OFF." while this 1951 vintage plate has "REG. U.S. PAT. OFF."
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Re: Model 11 "the sportsman" 20 gauge field grade

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Thanks for info...upon further investigation I believe this one i have a pictured in this attachment below is correct. Can you confirm?

Thanks
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Re: Model 11 "the sportsman" 20 gauge field grade

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I can't read the tiny line under the word Remington, but it certainly looks right. I may be the only anal retentive nut case to notice that difference in the butt plates!! :lol:
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