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The original 870 models were offered with fixed chokes. In 1986 Remington introduced the new Remington "Rem Choke" system of screw-in chokes (also fitted to Remington model 1100 auto-loading shotguns at the same time). Initially, the Rem Chokes were offered only in 12 gauge in barrel lengths of 21, 26 and 28 in (530, 660 and 710 mm).
As far back as 1787 a Frenchman by the name of M. Magne de Marolles gave an account of choke-boring, though he argued against it. [3]Some sources state that the first pioneer was a Czech named Dominik Brandejs, who made shotguns with a choke in order to reduce the dispersion of shots, but his design was not popular in the 1820s.
The Remington Model 11-48 is a semi-automatic shotgun manufactured by Remington Arms as the first of its "new generation" semi-automatics produced after World War II. [1] Released as the replacement for the Remington Model 11 , it was manufactured from 1949 to 1968 and was produced in 12, 16, 20 and 28 gauge and .410 variations.
Designed by Wayne Leek and Robert Kelley, [2] [3] the Remington Model 1100 was introduced in 1963 as a successor to the Model 58 and Model 878 gas operated shotguns. [4] The Model 58 had supplanted the recoil operated Model 11-48, which retained the long recoil action of John Browning's original design, present in the Model 11 and the Browning Auto-5.
The Remington Model 11-96, also known as the Euro Lightweight, [3] is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun produced from 1996 to 1999 by Remington Arms. [1] It was named 1997 shotgun of the year by Shooting Industry magazine. [1] The Model 11-96 was a lightened version of the Model 11-87. [4]
A 12-gauge shotgun cartridge in a transparent plastic hull, allowing the contents to be seen. From left to right: brass, propellant, over-powder wad, shot wad, #8 birdshot, over-shot wad, and crimp. A shotgun cartridge, shotshell, or shell is a type of rimmed, cylindrical (straight-walled) ammunition used specifically in shotguns.
The Remington Model 31 is a pump-action shotgun that competed with the Winchester Model 1912 for the American sporting arms market. [1] Produced from 1931 to 1949, it superseded the John Pedersen -designed Models 10 and 29 , and the John Browning -designed Model 17 .
The Model 11-87 is a gas operated semi-automatic shotgun.Upon firing a shell, some of the high-pressure gases from the burning propellant are diverted through two small holes under the barrel, [2] forcing the bolt toward the buttstock, which in turn ejects the spent shell.