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Well, I done dood it! And I got a good whuppin from da boss, as expected! "I promise never to do it again, dear." (Until the next time, heh, heh, heh!) 
I've owned firearms for decades, but never warmed up much to shotguns. Then I finally got a pump action for HD, figuring it was the best trade-off of all factors involved (yes, arguable). With the ice broken, my appreciation for semi-autos and well-made examples of such began to work on me, and I got interested in the Remington Model 11, for some reason more appealing to me than the Browning A5 (and generally cheaper to boot!). While I had the idea of a converted 20" barrel version for HD, the one I finally bought is a 30" matching number model, much too nice to bubba for indoor use, so I guess I'll be combing the spare barrel venues.
I have a couple of questions for any Mod. 11 gurus who might be inclined to help a newbie. As I understand, I would need to unscrew a few of the action screws to drop the trigger mechanism in order to pull out the bolt. I don't want to do that, these screws are completely unbuggered, don't want to risk it, even with my Chapman turnscrew bits. This SG, though 1930 production, has been relatively little fired, but has some gunk inside. So what is the best way to clean the garp out of the bolt and action while still assembled? Any good tricks besides just fire hosing the solvent and digging with Q-tips and tooth picks? Also, there is a small chip (about 3/8" wide by under 1/16" thick) out of the toe of the original black plastic butt plate. What would be the best material to fill in this chip? TIA for any help!
BTW, I'm impressed with this firearm, it is Garand neat, a neat example of arms history. Not sure of the best adjective for the Mod. 11, but in the old motorcycle days, the Brits used the word "cobby" (implying something not sleek, instead somewhat clunky in form, but still admirably effective).
I've owned firearms for decades, but never warmed up much to shotguns. Then I finally got a pump action for HD, figuring it was the best trade-off of all factors involved (yes, arguable). With the ice broken, my appreciation for semi-autos and well-made examples of such began to work on me, and I got interested in the Remington Model 11, for some reason more appealing to me than the Browning A5 (and generally cheaper to boot!). While I had the idea of a converted 20" barrel version for HD, the one I finally bought is a 30" matching number model, much too nice to bubba for indoor use, so I guess I'll be combing the spare barrel venues.I have a couple of questions for any Mod. 11 gurus who might be inclined to help a newbie. As I understand, I would need to unscrew a few of the action screws to drop the trigger mechanism in order to pull out the bolt. I don't want to do that, these screws are completely unbuggered, don't want to risk it, even with my Chapman turnscrew bits. This SG, though 1930 production, has been relatively little fired, but has some gunk inside. So what is the best way to clean the garp out of the bolt and action while still assembled? Any good tricks besides just fire hosing the solvent and digging with Q-tips and tooth picks? Also, there is a small chip (about 3/8" wide by under 1/16" thick) out of the toe of the original black plastic butt plate. What would be the best material to fill in this chip? TIA for any help!
BTW, I'm impressed with this firearm, it is Garand neat, a neat example of arms history. Not sure of the best adjective for the Mod. 11, but in the old motorcycle days, the Brits used the word "cobby" (implying something not sleek, instead somewhat clunky in form, but still admirably effective).
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