Remington Model 11-96

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Remington Model 11-96
Type Semi-automatic shotgun
Place of originUnited States
Production history
Manufacturer Remington Arms
Unit cost$862 at introduction
Produced1996–1999
Specifications
Mass7 lb 5 oz (3.3 kg) (28")
Length48+14 in (123 cm) (28")
Barrel  length26 or 28 in (66 or 71 cm)

Cartridge 12 gauge (2+34" or 3")
Action Semi-automatic gas-operated
Feed system Tube magazine 3+1 rounds
SightsFront brass bead
References [1] [2]

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] It was available only in 12 gauge, accepting 2+34-inch (7.0 cm) or 3-inch (7.6 cm) shells. [2] It was shipped with three choke tubes. [2]

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References

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  3. "Model 11-96 Euro Lightweight Autoloading Shotgun". remington.com. Archived from the original on December 20, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2020 via Wayback Machine.
  4. Robert A. Sadowski, ed. (2017). Gun Trader's Guide (39th ed.). Skyhorse. p. 2737. ISBN   978-1510726888 . Retrieved June 7, 2020 via Google Books.