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posted on October 16, 2015

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The Remington 11-48 is a lighter, streamlined version, of the Model 11, and was the first new semi-automatic shotguns to be introduced by Remington after World War II. Manufactured from 1949 to 1968, it was produced in 12, 16, 20 and 28 gauge and .410 variations.

Learn more about this shotgun in this "I Have This Old Gun" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.

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