1943 browning - The Firearms Forum

BigSam77 · 11-10-2006, 02:58 PM

I have a 1943 browning patent remmington. It is a 12 gauge automatic. typically noticed by its "hump back". It is in excellant shooting condition. I use it for skeet almost monthly. Physically, there is some very minor pitting on the barrel. Is it worth it to re-blue the barrel? Other than that, I would call it above average.
Any opinions are apreciated. thanks

BigSam77 · 11-13-2006, 07:14 PM

just wanted to put it to the top hoping someone can give me a rough estimate.

Xracer · 11-14-2006, 08:21 AM

Hi Big Sam.......welcome to TFF.

Sounds like what you have is a Remington Model 11, which is a license-built version of the famous Browning A-5. Remington made approximately 300,000 of these from 1911 to 1948.

The higher grade Model 11s (Special, Tournament, Expert, and Premier) have some collector value.....but if yours is a "plain jane" shooter in average or slightly above average condition (70-80% condition) the value would range from $150 to $275 (depending on whether it has a plain, solid, or vented rib).

If you just want to keep it as a "shooter"......sure, go ahead and reblue it.

A "comfortable" old gun is like a comfortable pair of old sneakers......they may not look great, but they sure do fit well.

wonderwhippet · 11-14-2006, 01:21 PM

If you would like your shotgun to look better, go ahead and have it professionally reblued. It is customary for people who do a lot of trap or skeet shooting to reblue their guns periodically, and since the guns are not collectible, the value is not affected.

BigSam77 · 11-14-2006, 06:36 PM

OK thanks for the info. I guess I was just making sure I didn't have some "mickey mantle card found in the attic" sort of deal. My grandfather just gave it to me last year since he is getting too old to shoot. I use it as my seconday shotgun just for fun. i put about 100-125 shells through per month. Rebluing will help keep it in good condition for me. I appreciate the help.
Sam

Bodine · 12-03-2006, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BigSam77

OK thanks for the info. I guess I was just making sure I didn't have some "mickey mantle card found in the attic" sort of deal. My grandfather just gave it to me last year since he is getting too old to shoot. I use it as my seconday shotgun just for fun. i put about 100-125 shells through per month. Rebluing will help keep it in good condition for me. I appreciate the help.
Sam

Curious-Is it a True "American Brng" ie: has the magazine cutoff selector, Browning Logo, "B" prefix in ser#, etc.......or is it a Remington Model 11 ?

southernshooter · 12-03-2006, 10:11 PM

Welcome Bodine

11-10-2006, 02:58 PM	#1
BigSam77 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 36	1943 browning I have a 1943 browning patent remmington. It is a 12 gauge automatic. typically noticed by its "hump back". It is in excellant shooting condition. I use it for skeet almost monthly. Physically, there is some very minor pitting on the barrel. Is it worth it to re-blue the barrel? Other than that, I would call it above average. Any opinions are apreciated. thanks -->

11-13-2006, 07:14 PM	#2
BigSam77 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 36	Re: 1943 browning just wanted to put it to the top hoping someone can give me a rough estimate.

11-14-2006, 08:21 AM	#3
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: 1943 browning Hi Big Sam.......welcome to TFF. Sounds like what you have is a Remington Model 11, which is a license-built version of the famous Browning A-5. Remington made approximately 300,000 of these from 1911 to 1948. The higher grade Model 11s (Special, Tournament, Expert, and Premier) have some collector value.....but if yours is a "plain jane" shooter in average or slightly above average condition (70-80% condition) the value would range from $150 to $275 (depending on whether it has a plain, solid, or vented rib). If you just want to keep it as a "shooter"......sure, go ahead and reblue it. A "comfortable" old gun is like a comfortable pair of old sneakers......they may not look great, but they sure do fit well.

11-14-2006, 01:21 PM	#4
wonderwhippet Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,599	Re: 1943 browning If you would like your shotgun to look better, go ahead and have it professionally reblued. It is customary for people who do a lot of trap or skeet shooting to reblue their guns periodically, and since the guns are not collectible, the value is not affected.

11-14-2006, 06:36 PM	#5
BigSam77 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 36	Re: 1943 browning OK thanks for the info. I guess I was just making sure I didn't have some "mickey mantle card found in the attic" sort of deal. My grandfather just gave it to me last year since he is getting too old to shoot. I use it as my seconday shotgun just for fun. i put about 100-125 shells through per month. Rebluing will help keep it in good condition for me. I appreciate the help. Sam

12-03-2006, 10:11 PM	#7
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: 1943 browning Welcome Bodine __________________ Only you can see this