From 1940 to 1946 production of the Auto-5 was turned over to Remington. Serial number is on the side of receiver. "ABC" for American made Version. (A=16 gauge, B-12 gauge, C=20 gauge).
No. The US Army has used pump shotguns for combat since WW 1. No double barrels.
$200 or more.
Yes, the Remington Model 11 was used by soldiers, particularly during World War I and World War II. This semi-automatic shotgun was favored for its reliability and effectiveness in close combat situations. Military forces employed it for various roles, including trench clearing and as a support weapon. Its versatility and ease of use made it a valuable asset on the battlefield.
During World War II, the Home Guard in the UK primarily used a variety of weapons, including rifles, shotguns, and machine guns. Many members were issued with outdated or surplus military equipment, such as the Lee-Enfield rifle and the Browning Automatic Rifle. Additionally, they sometimes used improvised weapons, like homemade bombs and Molotov cocktails, to defend against potential invasions. The Home Guard's arsenal reflected their role as a local defense force, often relying on what was readily available.
After World War 2 Governor Gordon Browning returned from Germany and campaigned for the Governor position again. He was re-elected and served another term. See link below.
Your Browning shotgun which was made by Remington was made during the World war II years(1940-1945).During this time the manufacturer of Browning Auto-5 shotguns which was in Belguim was under Nazi German control and were making firearms for the German Army.No exportation was possible.
That is an 'American Browning' produced by Remington during World War II.
During the World War II years,when Remington took over production for Browning because the Belgium plant had been over run by the Nazi Germany armed forces.
The Remington model 11 semi-auto shotgun was made from 1911 up until the end of World War II(1945).
That shotgun was actually produced by Remington in the United States during World War II, when the FN plant in Belgium was occupied by the Nazis. Often called the 'American Browning.' Value ranges from $350-$500.
Have it examined by a competent gunsmith or send it to Browning.
$1000- 1500 usd
Your Browning Inglis was not made by Browning,but made under license by the Canadian Gov.for there troops during World war II.They were made in Canada from 1944-1945.
Bay State shotguns were made prior to World War 2.
Remington made 646,000 US model of 1917 rifles for the goverment during world war I. Winchester and eddystone also produced rifles for the U S goverment during that time,with eddystone being the largest producer.
Trench guns, first used in the first world war may also be referred to as combat shotguns, riot shotguns, trench shotguns, bayonets, muskets or blunderbusses.
The Remington Model 1903 with serial number 3172768 was manufactured in 1942. This model is part of the M1903 Springfield rifle series used by the U.S. military during World War II. The production of these rifles by Remington began in 1941 and continued into the war years.