Shotgun book or websites?

[emmagee1917]

It looks like it . The listed parts are the ones the parts suppliers specify 3 shot or 5 shot . The barrels they don't . My only concern is why two different recoil springs if the reciever and barrel are the same .
Chris

[jgaynor]

If you don't already have it I would urge you to get a copy of TM 9-285 Shotguns, All Types Sept 21, 1942. The section on the Remington Model 11 is in fact illustrated with photographs of the Sportsman ™ version. Back in the 60's the dealer i worked for in Alexandria obtained a number of military marked shotguns including many Sportsman models.

I would not be in a hurry to "restore" or alter the current condition of your shotgun. You may be making a mistake and for sure it won't be cost effective in any case.

Regards,

Jim

[Charlie Flick]

Although Canfield is the best contemporary source you might also look at:

Archer, Eric (1988). "U.S. Military Shotguns of WW2". Gun Digest. I believe Eric also had some articles on USGI shotguns published in the old Gun Collector's Digest series.

Regards,
Charlie

[Tom Doniphon]

Right you are, Charlie. Eric did an article on Vietnam Military shotguns in Gun Collector's Digest, 5th Edition.