I Have This Old Gun: Remington Autoloading Shotgun

Published on August 3, 2022
Duration: 7:20

This video details the history and significance of the Remington Auto-Loading Shotgun, also known as the Browning Auto-5. It highlights John Moses Browning's groundbreaking design, its production challenges, and its commercial success as the first American-made semi-automatic shotgun. The evolution to the Remington Model 11 and its impact on firearms technology are also discussed.

Quick Summary

The Remington Auto-Loading Shotgun, designed by John Moses Browning and starting production in 1905, was the first American-made semi-automatic shotgun. It was a commercial success, selling hundreds of thousands of units. In 1911, it was officially renamed the Remington Model 11.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Browning Auto-5 Introduction
  2. 00:10John Moses Browning's First Semi-Automatic Shotgun
  3. 00:14Remington Production Start (1905)
  4. 00:21Browning's Finest Design
  5. 00:37Shift in Browning's Business Dealings
  6. 01:21Meeting with Remington President
  7. 01:46Design Goes Overseas to FN
  8. 02:08Remington and Browning Collaboration
  9. 02:31Remington Auto-Loading Shotgun Production
  10. 02:36First American-Made Semi-Automatic Shotgun
  11. 02:47Available Gauges (12, 16, 20)
  12. 02:51Name Change to Remington Model 11 (1911)
  13. 03:09Design Challenges: Ammunition Variety
  14. 03:34Early Shotgun Shell Design Issues
  15. 04:25Remington's Pioneering Design
  16. 04:38Post-WWII: Remington 1148
  17. 04:50Receiver Differences: Humped Back vs. Rounded
  18. 05:21Remington Self-Loading Shotgun Technology
  19. 06:35Dominance of Auto-5/Model 11 Design
  20. 06:44Savage Licensing of the Design
  21. 06:52Quaint but Excellent Guns
  22. 07:04Finding Remingtons Today

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the significance of the Remington Auto-Loading Shotgun?

The Remington Auto-Loading Shotgun, beginning production in 1905, was a groundbreaking firearm as it was the first American-made semi-automatic shotgun. It was a commercial success, selling hundreds of thousands of units and significantly impacting shotgun design.

Who designed the Remington Auto-Loading Shotgun?

The design originated from John Moses Browning, widely considered the most influential firearms designer in history. He considered this autoloading shotgun to be his finest work, a remarkable achievement given his extensive portfolio of innovative designs.

When did the Remington Auto-Loading Shotgun become the Remington Model 11?

The name of the Remington Auto-Loading Shotgun officially changed to the Remington Model 11 in 1911. Early production models manufactured before this year will not have the 'Model 11' designation on them.

What challenges did John Moses Browning face designing the autoloading shotgun?

Designing an autoloading shotgun was more complex than pistols or rifles due to the wide variety of ammunition loads and the inconsistent quality of early shotgun shells. These shells, often made of paper and brass, could separate during cycling, posing a significant engineering hurdle.

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