Remington 1100 blew-UP

okie2012

While hunting with my grandson, he inadvertantly plugged the barrel of a Remington 1100 20 gauge with mud and blew the barrel up when he shot the gun.

The remington 1100 is an early 1970 model. I think about 1971 or 72.
the portion of the barrel that fits into the receiver is 1 1/8 inches long. In the later year models the portion of the barrel that fits into the receiver is much longer (over 2" I think).

The serial number of the gun is L252621K. There is no marking on the barrel that seems to identify the barrel further.

I need some help getting another barrel and or identifying this barrel


Dennis

nononsense

okie2012,

From Remington's website:

Replacement barrels for older 1100 and 870 20 Ga. shotguns.


Question

I just purchased a new barrel for my older 20 Ga. shotgun. It won't fit, why?

Answer

Early Model 1100 and 870 20 Ga. shotguns were built on the 12 Ga. frame. The serial number ends in an "X" or a "N". The barrel guide ring (gas cylinder) brazed to the barrel, was a 12 Ga. ring. These barrels are no longer available from the factory as they were discontinued in 1978. The barrels sold now are for the LT 20, which is built on a narrower frame. Its smaller barrel guide ring will not fit over the large frame magazine tube.

On our site we have a listing of obsolete parts dealers that may offer replacement barrels for your 20 gauge. Go to the Support - Parts Information section than choose "Parts for Older and other Firearms".

http://www.remington.com/support/

Best.

sharpshooter039

if it has an 1 1/8 tang it is the LW model,that was the only 20ga model 1100 with the short tang and they have not been made for a good while..if it takes a 2 3/4" shell only it is not to hard to find one ,if it is the 3" magnum model they are pretty tough to find and bring a premium price.

v35

My standard 1100-20ga L833386X has a 3 3/8" tang and 1100 LtWt 20 M978073K has a similarly long tang. Both are for 2 3/4" shells.

p3skyking

I seemed to recall a recall on Remington barrels a decade or so ago. First one I heard of that ever burst.

JIM STARK

Most any barrel will burst if you plug it well!!!!!!

11echo

You know I blew up my 1100 20ga. at a skeet range! I didn't plug the barrel but was firing re-loads. Problem was these were paper shell and shot a number of times. The crimp was more of a bulge on the end of the shell. Anyway I went to shoot at #3 station and when I pulled the trigger it sounded like a rifle! Kinda stingy on the fingers too. When I looked at my shotgun the bolt was crammed back into the receiver and the receive was swelled up. I'm guessing the shell didn't quite get seated and the action wasn't locked up but fired the round anyway. I sent the whole weapon back to Remington with a note explaining what happen, they just replaced the receiver ...and charged me for it! I still have the shotgun and never had the problem again, but I don't re-load paper shell either!! *G*
But more to your problem, I've purchased a few barrels from eBay (one full choke for my 1100), just watch out your not getting into a bidding war with Donald Trump! Just keep an eye out and don't be in a hurry to get the first one you see. You'll pay less then factory or gun parts places. Good Luck! ...Mark

joel_black

If you cant find a barrel locally, I suggest you call Eagle Trading at 262 358-0921. Fred usually has barrel for any shotguns at a reasonable price.

celse

Hello I have a large frame 20 ga barrel listed on GB#64488512 hope this is fo some help.

sharpshooter039

quote:the portion of the barrel that fits into the receiver is 1 1/8 inches long.

celse,,yours is the wrong barrel,,he has a LW ,,,not a standard or a LT or a LWT,,I have 2 LW's over in the safe,,no other remington 1100 barrel will fit his reciever because of the SHORT 1 1/8" tang..if needed let me know and I will drag them out,take them apart and take/post pictures,,,,,