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LOT 537
Scarce Factory Jack Caswell Signed and Engraved Remington 20 Gauge Model 1100-SF “Premier Skeet” Semi-
Automatic Shotgun - Serial no. M-002330-X, 20 gauge, 25 1/2 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1975. The
“F”, or “Premier”, grade was built sparing no expense with attractive extensive engraving and parts hand fitted by the master gunsmiths
at the Custom Shop, while the “S”, or “SKEET”, was the configuration designed for serious skeet shooters, with the “SF” being a combination of
the two known as the “Premier Skeet.” According to Remington Engraver Leo Bala in an interview with the Remington Society of America, the metal
embellishment alone on these Premier Grade guns took 40 hours to complete. Built with a blued barrel featuring dual bead sights on the on the matted vent
rib, choke marked “SKEET” under the forend, 2 3/4 inch chamber, and 6 inch wedges of scroll engraving at either side of the rib near the breech surrounding
the standard factory markings. The barrel is fitted to the blued action which displays highly attractive scroll engraving surrounding hand cut factory markings
and seven total panel game scenes. The scenes consist of a pheasant in flight, a pair of pointers, and a grouse in flight on the left, a quail, a pair of setters,
and a mallard on the right, and a bust of a setter on the trigger guard all cut in fine detail. The engraving is signed “JHC ‘75” below the pointers on the left for
Remington engraver Jack Caswell. The gun is fitted with a beautiful highly figured and multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with white diamond
grip cap, blank gold inscription oval, and a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 1 15/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/16
inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 15 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish with minimal handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically
excellent. A great chance to own a highly attractive all-American shotgun!
Estimate: 8,000 - 13,000 465