Remington Sportsman 48 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 28-inch Barrel, Fixed Modified Choke, 1954
This 1954 Remington Sportsman 48 is a U.S.-made, long-recoil 12 gauge with the Sportsman-series three-shot integral magazine. It features a 28-inch plain barrel with a fixed Modified choke, a 2 3/4 inch chamber, and classic blued steel paired with walnut-finished hardwood furniture. A receiver-top matte anti-glare strip, pedestal-mounted single bead, and factory Remington hard-rubber buttplate complete this well-detailed example.
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: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Remington Sportsman 48 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun
The Sportsman 48 uses a long-recoil operating system with a recoiling barrel, delivering reliable cycling with 2 3/4 inch shells. This Sportsman variant incorporates a three-shot integral magazine for a 2+1 capacity, aligning with its original design intent.
Its 28-inch plain barrel is fitted with a pedestal-mounted single bead and a fixed Modified choke for versatile field use. The receiver top carries a matte anti-glare sighting strip to reduce glare while aiming.
The stock and fore-end are walnut-finished hardwood. The stock features a pistol grip, cut checkering, a sling-swivel base, and a factory Remington hard-rubber buttplate. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches. The fore-end shows the classic three-diamond checkering pattern, and a knurled steel magazine cap is fitted at the front.
Metal components are blued, including the steel receiver. The barrel bears a patent reference rollmark, and the two-letter barrel stamp "B K" is present. Made in the United States, this 1954 example reflects the period details associated with early Sportsman-pattern autoloaders.