Remington Model 11 Project - Dive In or Run Away?

[shotmeshotu]

Local guy is selling an old, well-used Model 11 that dates to 1913. Externally it's in fine shape and it still functions. However it has a couple of the usual problems: the recoil buffer is gone, and the bolt is cracked in a couple spots in the left rear quadrant. No chunks missing but I'm not sure if the hairline cracks merit bolt replacement? The buffer looks like a pain to replace, and I'm not sure how much trouble it is to swap out the bolt in one of these either. The parts are out there and it's a super cool old gun, it would be neat to get it out on the duck flats again (with some bismuth or tungsten perhaps). Guy is asking $150 for the old girl. What says the hive - go for it, or run away?

[26 Inf]

Does it have any engraving or roll stamping on the receiver?

From its introduction, as the Remington Autoloading Gun in 1905, to about 1936, the Model 11A “Standard” Grade, Model 11B “Special” Grade and the Model 11C “Trap” Grade had no engraving. The Model 11D “Tournament” Grade, Model 11E “Expert” Grade and No. 11F “Premier” Grade were hand engraved with fancy finished stocks and forearms.

http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/view...9297&p=2585300

I'm different than some folks, I have a couple of old rifles I'm redoing that I have no intention of shooting, currently I'm just about done with a Mark V Jungle Carbine that I call Jenna because she was rode hard and put away wet, just like a porn star. When finished they will be displayed above the fireplace.

If it isn't beat up externally, I would do it. If it is an old guy selling it, I'd offer him 148.00 just to dicker and take him to coffee and pie.

Here are some resources Remington provides: https://www.remington.com/specialty-parts-dealers

[GH41]

I wouldn't fool with it unless unless I just wanted a wall hanger. The problem with chasing parts for old guns is it can bite you in the ass. You think it needs a couple of parts that are typically available and then you find you need another that you cannot find for any price.