Remington Sportsman 12 Pump Magnum 12 Gauge, 28 in Vent-Rib Barrel, 3 in Magnum Receiver, Blued, 4+1
This Remington Sportsman 12 Pump Magnum is a U.S.-made, 1980s-era pump shotgun built on the proven 870 platform. It features a 3-inch Magnum receiver, a 28-inch steel vent-rib barrel with a single front bead, and a blued steel receiver. The wood stock and forend are checkered and fitted with a Remington-marked ventilated recoil pad, and the gun carries Remington R.E.P. and triangular inspection marks. Produced in the mid-1980s and discontinued in 1987, this Magnum variant offers 2.75 and 3-inch chambering in a straightforward 4+1 configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Details: There are dents, scratches, and blemishes on multiple parts of the firearm. The bore shows no visible defects.
What’s Included
- Remington Sportsman 12 Pump Magnum 12 Gauge shotgun
The Magnum receiver accepts both 2.75 and 3-inch 12 Gauge shells, giving the shooter flexibility across loads. Standard capacity is 4+1 with a standard-length magazine tube capped by a knurled end cap. Ejection is to the right, with loading through a bottom gate.
The 28-inch steel barrel is topped with a vent rib and a single front bead, offering a clean, familiar sight picture. The blued steel receiver and barrel present a classic finish consistent with Remington production of the period.
Furniture consists of a checkered wood buttstock and matching forend, configured with a straight comb and pistol grip. A Remington-marked ventilated recoil pad is installed, and the length of pull measures 14.0 inches for a traditional field fit.
Controls are straightforward, including a cross-bolt safety. Proof and inspection markings include the Remington R.E.P. oval proof and a triangular inspection stamp. Made in the United States, this Sportsman 12 Pump is an 870-based value-line variant produced in the mid-1980s and discontinued in 1987.




