Dad had a Rem 11 back as early as I can recall, then switched to a Rem 1100 later. We never lived near my Grampa (Ft Madison, IA) so I never got to hunt with him nor saw any of his guns. He worked for Sante Fe all his life and retired in the late 50's or early 60's, and likely hunted with a very utilitarian gun. Likely not a fancy double. Probably either a single shot or a utility grade double.