Remington Sportsman-58 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 21-Inch Vent Rib, Fixed Skeet Choke, Factory Engraved, Blued/Walnut
Remington's Sportsman-58 stands out as the company's first gas-operated autoloading shotgun, combining mid-century engineering with classic field styling. This 12 gauge example features a 21-inch ventilated rib barrel with a fixed Skeet choke, factory engraving with an upland scene, and the adjustable Dial-A-Matic gas regulator built into the magazine cap. Its blued steel and checkered walnut furniture present a period-correct look backed by practical features that defined its era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Details: This firearm is in solid shape for its age. There are widespread scratches and blemishes present. Finish wear is visible. There are widespread deposits of pitting. The bore is clean and shiny upon inspection.
What’s Included
- Remington Sportsman-58 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun
Produced circa 1956–1963 with approximately 271,000 made, the Sportsman-58 introduced Remington’s gas system to the American market. This model uses right-side ejection with a right-side bolt handle and carries a 2+1 capacity, a result of the gas system’s design around the magazine tube.
The adjustable Dial-A-Matic gas regulator in the magazine cap allows tuning for light or heavy field loads. The barrel roll-mark lists U.S. patent numbers 2,645,873 and 2,675,638, reflecting the engineering advancements built into the action.
This shotgun is configured with a 21-inch barrel featuring a ventilated rib and a fixed Skeet choke. The twin-bead sighting system uses a white front bead with a mid-bead for quick alignment, and the chamber is sized for 2 3/4-inch shells.
Construction details include a blued steel receiver and blued metalwork paired with walnut furniture. The stock has a pistol grip, checkering, a hard rubber buttplate, and an oval inlay. Factory engraving shows an upland hunting scene with birds and dogs, and the barrel bears the oval REP proof.