Remington Sportsman 48 20 Gauge Semi-Auto Long-Recoil, 26 inch Plain Barrel, 2+1 Capacity, Aftermarket Adjustable Choke
This Remington Sportsman 48 is the three-shot variant of the Model 11-48, chambered in 20 Gauge with a 26 inch plain barrel roll-marked FULL. It operates on Remington's long-recoil system and features a 2+1 tubular magazine, a 2 3/4 inch chamber, and walnut furniture with cut checkering. An aftermarket adjustable choke device is installed at the muzzle with a single front bead mounted on the device. Overall presentation is clean and well-preserved, with a mirror-bright bore.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal surfaces retain strong original finish with light handling wear and minor edge wear, with faint surface marks and no significant corrosion observed. Factory markings are clear and legible. The walnut stock and forearm show light handling impressions consistent with age, with no major cracks or structural damage, and the finish remains attractive and well-preserved.
What’s Included
- Remington Sportsman 48 20 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun with 26 inch plain barrel and installed adjustable choke device
The Sportsman 48 designation identifies this as the factory three-shot configuration of the 11-48 series, pairing a 2+1 tubular magazine with Remington's proven long-recoil operation. It maintains the classic lines and handling the series is known for in a lighter 20 Gauge package.
The 26 inch plain (non-rib) barrel is roll-marked FULL, and an aftermarket adjustable choke device is fitted at the muzzle. A single front bead is mounted on the choke device, providing a straightforward sight picture.
The gun is set up with a 2 3/4 inch chamber and a knurled magazine cap at the forend tip. Receiver markings include the Remington Ilion, N.Y. address and patent numbers, with the serial number located on the left side of the receiver.
Walnut furniture features cut checkering and a Remington logo buttplate, with a 14.0 inch length of pull. The overall fit and finish remain clean and well-kept, aligning with the noted condition and strong bore.