Remington Sportsman 58 12 Gauge Semi-Auto, 28 Inch Plain Barrel, Fixed Full Choke, 2 3/4 Inch Chamber, Factory Game-Scene Engraving (1956, PC Barrel Code)
This Remington Sportsman 58 is an early-production 12 gauge from 1956, identifiable by its barrel code of "PC." It is Remington's first gas-operated shotgun and the forerunner to the Model 1100. The receiver features factory hunting/game scene engraving with pointing dogs and flushing birds, and the Sportsman three-shot configuration provides a 2+1 capacity. It has a 28 inch plain barrel with a fixed full choke and a 2 3/4 inch chamber, paired with classic walnut furniture.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: There are signs of wear and handling throughout. The metal shows scratches and blemishes. There is surface rust and corresponding finish loss.
What's Included
- Remington Sportsman 58 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun
The Sportsman 58 is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun produced from 1956 to 1963, and this example is dated to June 1956 by its "PC" barrel code. It is marked on the receiver "Remington Sportsman - 58" and carries the triangle REP proof mark on the barrel shank. Right-side ejection with a bolt release button forward of the trigger guard reflects the model's practical control layout.
Barrel setup is straightforward and effective: a 28 inch plain (no rib) barrel with a fixed full choke and a single steel front bead. It has 2 3/4" Chambering and a Full Choke, offering dependable patterns for appropriate loads. The barrel code of "PC" confirms its early production status.
The receiver shows factory hunting/game scene engraving, with pointing dogs and flushing birds on both sides. This factory-engraved detail adds visual appeal while remaining true to the model's period-correct configuration.
The walnut pistol-grip stock and walnut fore-end are checkered for grip. The stock features a black Remington hard buttplate and an inletted oval medallion, and the length of pull measures 14.0 inches. Overall fit and materials align with the era's Remington build quality.
The Sportsman configuration provides a 2+1 capacity. Chambering, controls, and layout make this a classic American-made semi-auto from the first generation of Remington gas guns.