Remington 1100 Barrel/choke question

**AlA556** · February 14th, 2016, 03:49 PM

I came across a Remington 1100 shotgun a while back. It came with an extra barrel. Someone has shortened the barrel to about 20 inches in length. It does have a choke installed. My question is : Is it ok to use this shortened barrel? Will the gun function properly. Also I've tried to unscrew the choke (just cause )and it is tight. How do I tell what pattern this choke is and any suggestions on how to remove the choke? Thanks. Alan

**257Roberts** · February 14th, 2016, 06:52 PM

as for if it is safe, if you don't trust it take it to a gun smith and let him check it out. back in the early 70's they weren't screwed in they were sweated in.

**fotomaniac** · February 15th, 2016, 12:11 AM

Get a choke gauge, or go to a patterning board. Not all barrels had removeable chokes...especially older models. Older barrels were made choked and one changed the whole barrel if they wanted a different choke pattern. Easy enough to do. If I looks like there is no way to remove the choke...it was made that way. It's marked on the barrel.

**ianb1116** · February 15th, 2016, 07:37 AM

Most removable chokes have notches in them corresponding to a certain choke size. For example, three notches is a "Number 3" which is almost always a modified choke. This is a general rule. Most manufacturers abide by this. There are exceptions.
1 notch = Full
2 notches = Improved modified
3 notches = Modified
4 notches = Improved cylinder
5 notches = Cylinder