Never fired 1965 Remington 1100 value?

[jazman]

Hello shotgun experts-
I’ve inherited a 1965 Remington 1100 12 Gauge; it’s never been fired and in brand new condition. My shoulders can’t handle 12 Gauge anymore, getting old sucks. I’m going to sell it, but have no idea on worth. I’d appreciate any input from you guys, thanks in advance. I’ll get some pics up soon once I remember how to do it.
Jazman

[Capybara]

I see a range of $275 for parts junkers to a museum grade 1100 on Gunbroker for $2,100. As far as your gun, I don't think the unfired brand new adds a ton of value because it's not a rare gun, it was/is a very common gun, not overly collectible.

Of course, it's worth what someone will pay for it but for me as a C&R guy, I think it being a shotgun makes it less valuable than a military or weird/interesting rifle of the same era. Not saying people don't collect shotguns, but it's less common than C&R people who collect WWII or Old West guns. https://www.gunbroker.com/All/search...201100&Sort=13

You should talk to Lock Stock and Barrel Investments in Simi. They do very well on their auctions and they could probably get you the maximum for it minus their fees. And they take care of everything. As you may or may not know, selling guns online is a PITA.

[BAJ475]

Hello shotgun experts-
I?ve inherited a 1965 Remington 1100 12 Gauge; it?s never been fired and in brand new condition. My shoulders can?t handle 12 Gauge anymore, getting old sucks. I?m going to sell it, but have no idea on worth. I?d appreciate any input from you guys, thanks in advance. I?ll get some pics up soon once I remember how to do it.
Jazman

What model, barrel length and choke does it have? Are you willing to ship it to Idaho?

[RNE228]

Have seen prices all over the place; best probably to go to Gun Broker and see what they have sold for.

Have you tried an 1100? For clays at least with target loads it is pretty soft shooting.

One thing I have found affects desirability is the older 1100's are all fixed choke.

[jazman]

Update: The barrel is 30 inch, full choke, no vent rib. Still working on pictures, it's in 99% condition in my opinion: a couple of pin head size indents on the stock, a shallow one inch scratch, otherwise pristine. Really pretty shotgun.

[shovelon]

So by no vent rib, do you mean no rib or solid rib?

[BOBGBA]

So by no vent rib, do you mean no rib or solid rib?

I don't think they made the 1100 with solid rib barrels, it was either a plain barrel or vent ribbed.

Here's a link to the 1100 history (hasn't been updated after 1998). https://www.petersenshunting.com/edi...hotguns/272354

Here's the first few years history (from the link above).

Over the years, Remington has introduced a continuously expanded variety of Model 1100 shotguns. The following list is a brief chronological summary:

1963 - Remington introduced the Model 1100 autoloading shotgun in 12-gauge Field Grade (with plain and vent-rib barrels), Magnum Duck Guns chambered for three-inch Magnum shells (with plain and vent-rib barrels), SA Skeet Grade, SC Skeet Grade, and TB Trap Grade models. High-grade Model 1100 shotguns from the Remington Custom Shop included a D Tournament Grade and the F Premier Grade.

1964 - Model 1100 16-gauge Field and 20-gauge Field, Magnum, and Skeet versions were added to the line.

1965 - Remington introduced the Model 1100 TBMC Trap Gun, in 12 gauge, with twenty-eight-inch (Full and Modified choke) and thirty-inch (Full choke) vent-rib trap barrels.

[Darto]

$900 to $1300.

[bigbossman]

Full choke and plain barrel makes it of limited use.Unless someone out there is collecting 1100's for some reason, it has a very limited appeal. A potential buyer would have to weight your price plus the price of a replacement barrel to decide if it is worth buying.

The consignment rack here is chock full of older shotguns that are full choked. They don't move, they just sit there and languish on the shelf.

[Reno-Kid]

Sold my 1967 Remington 1100 20ga Magnum for $600.

[Dan_Eastvale]

Speaking in terms of practicality versus collectabilty.

Seems like it would be good as an HD shotgun with the barrel cut off. Was originally touted as as reliable and less recoil.

Or is it on par with current bird guns?

[sigstroker]

If you like the gun, keep it and shoot it. I had a 12 gauge 1100 and it's the softest shooting shotgun I ever fired. Notice how there's only a plastic buttplate? No rubber recoil pad required, although you could put one on if you want.

edit: BTW, you might be able to get a gunsmith to cut the barrel off to 21 or 22 inches, and have it threaded for chokes for less money than a replacement barrel. It might be too thin for threaded chokes, but a good gunsmith could tell you that. That would improve it's utility immensely.

[bigbossman]

I've never really understood this whole unfired thing. Guns were made to be shot. And how many times have we had people post on here that they bought a brand new firearm and had a problem with it right from the get-go. Cars were meant to be driven guns were meant to be fired. I honestly don't see where it adds any value. I'd rather have a historic piece that has somebody like Jesse James using the firearm and can be documented

For highly collectible guns, it makes some sense. For example, an original Winchester/Henry 1860 is chambered in an obsolete cartridge..... but even if you could find ammo easily would it be a good idea to shoot a century+ old gun whos worth in the tens of thousands of dollars? Also, some folks buy guns as investments. Take my neighbor for example. He has a primo collection of never fired, in the box, all paperwork and case candy included, S&W revolvers. He doesn't shoot them, he buys and sells them, and just likes the collection aspect of it. To him, they are objet d'art .

For common guns like the OP's 1100, it really makes no sense. But, my bet is that someone bought it with the intention of using it, but never got around to it. It was never and will never be a highly desired collectable like a Colt SAA, etc.

[JagerDog]

30" plain barrel full choke? Probably the least desirable configuration in today's world. Best used as a donor. I'm gonna say $500-$750. There's tons of them that while not "unfired" are in nice shape with preferred barrels.

[justice778]

Have seen them mostly within $450 range to $600 range.