Remington's 11-48 was a 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun, and this one, serial 5116872, left the factory in 1954. The 28-inch round barrel carries an adjustable Lyman choke, so one barrel covers several patterns. Metal is blued, the furniture is checkered walnut, and length of pull measures 14 inches to the factory plate.

The wood has had an oil finish applied and shows light wear and handling marks. The metal has scattered patina and edge wear with some marks, but much of the original blue is still there, and the bore is excellent. For a Connecticut hunter this is a 12 gauge that fits the private-land shotgun deer season of November 18 to December 8 and the state land no-lottery shotgun season on the same dates, where shotguns and muzzleloaders are the only firearms allowed. Set the Lyman choke to suit whatever load you carry that day.

Key features

• 12 gauge semi-automatic, made 1954
• 28-inch barrel with adjustable Lyman choke
• Blued metal, checkered walnut, 14-inch length of pull
• Much original blue remains, scattered patina
• Excellent bore

Ships to a Connecticut FFL dealer, where your Long Gun Eligibility Certificate or pistol permit is checked before the shotgun is released.