The Model of 1911 was introduced on October 7, 1911. It was Winchester's first self loading shotgun and used a unique method of charging the shotgun, instead of an independent slide, the partially knurled barrel was used to chamber the first round. This model was discontinued in 1928 for safety reasons with about 103,000 guns sold. It features a blade front sight with square notch sight groove, full choke and tubular magazine. Smooth grooved forearm and pistol grip stock with checkered black plastic Winchester buttplate. Length of pull is 14".