RARE ENGRAVED Remington UMC, Model 11-48, Skeet ''F'' Premie...
Item # 4269
Guns
 
Description
Bid on This Item
Currently US $3675 First bid $3000
Quantity 1 # of bids 3
Time left 14d 16h 8m 55s+
Started 2024-11-06 00:00:00
Ends 2024-12-05 17:00:00
 
   

Please contact Ward's Auctions to resolve any questions before bidding. Auction currency is U.S. dollars (US $) unless otherwise noted.
Description

RARE ENGRAVED Remington UMC, Model 11-48, Skeet ''F'' Premier Grade or Grade 6, 28 GA., MFG. 1953 (ZZ Date Code), SN: 400658, Semi-Auto Shotgun, 2 3/4'', 25'' Ventilated rib barrel. Factory custom shop engraved by Remington Master Engraver Carleton Ennis. Featuring hand engraved game scenes & acanthus scroll work, with a stippled background. Model, Grade & SN engraved on bottom of frame. The receiver & trigger guard are fully covered with deep cut engraving. The right side has three vignettes of a pair of shorthaired pointers, a jumped Mallard & a snipe. The left side has three vignettes with a pair of English Setters, Pheasant & Grouse. The trigger guard has the head of a hunting dog. All the animal figures are surrounded with acanthus scrollwork with stippled backgrounds. The quality of the chisel & hammer engraving is outstanding. Rare double signed with the initial ''E'' on both sides for Carleton Ennis. The metal blue finishes rate 98% on the barrel, 90% on the receiver, thinning some on the belly of the receiver. The fine checked, pistol grip stock & beavertail forearm, with Fleur-Di-Lis accents are excellent. Extra fancy American walnut with gorgeous feathered figure & color. Very few tiny scuffs or handling marks. Sock inlaid with a blank gold initial plate. The left side of the barrel is marked ''28 GA. FOR 2 3/4 OR SHORTER SHELLS''. The right side of the barrel is marked ''REMINGTON ARMS CO. INC. ILION, N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A. / PATENT NO. 2,278,589 OTHERS PENDING''. The left side of the barrel lug is marked ''4006558''. The bottom of the receiver at the front is marked ''Remington / 11-48SF / 4006558''. The bottom of the chamber is marked with inspection marks, ''ZZ'', & ''SKEET''. The top of the receiver & rib have a wavy pattern for glare reduction, with a mid silver bead & front white bead. Bore is excellent. The stock carries a Remington black plastic buttplate. This highly sought after 28 ga ''F'' (Premier) grade is all original & Remingtons top grade. Its an excellent example of America's finest factory engraver's work. LOP 13 7/8''. FFL or C&R Req. - Value: 6000 to 12000

(Move around the image by clicking and dragging. Zoom with your scroll wheel)


Bidding

RARE ENGRAVED Remington UMC, Model 11-48, Skeet ''F'' Premie...
Item # 4269
Current bid: US $3675  
Bid increment: US $184
Your minimum bid or spread bid:
(Minimum bid: $3859)
(Do not include a dollar sign in your bid amount)

 

Your bid is a contract - Place a bid only if you're serious about buying the item. If you are the winning bidder, you will enter into a legally binding contract to purchase the item from the seller.
How to Bid
1. Register to bid - if you haven't already. It's free!
2. Know the details - read the item description and payment & shipping terms closely.
3. If you have questions - please contact Ward's Auctions before you bid.
4. Place your bid!

 
Questions or comments? email us!
Return to Home Page