Remington Sportsman-58 20 Gauge Semi-Auto, 28-Inch Plain Barrel, Fixed Full Choke, Factory Game-Scene Engraving, 1956–1963 Era
The Remington Sportsman-58 in 20 gauge is Remington's first gas-operated autoloading shotgun, produced in the United States from 1956 to 1963. This example features a 28-inch plain barrel with a fixed Full choke, factory game-scene roll engraving on the receiver, and the model's distinctive internal gas system with the adjustable "Dial-A-Matic" Light/Heavy settings. A Pachmayr White Line De Luxe recoil pad with spacer is installed, setting the length of pull at 13.0 inches.
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 handguard has notable blemishes and a small chip missing.
What's Included
- Remington Sportsman-58 20 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun
- Pachmayr White Line De Luxe recoil pad with spacer (installed)
Remington engineered the Sportsman-58 as its first gas-operated autoloader, placing the gas piston inside the magazine tube. This design defines the model and results in a 2+1 capacity. The adjustable "Dial-A-Matic" magazine cap provides Light and Heavy settings to tune the action for different load intensities.
This 20-gauge field gun is configured with a 28-inch plain barrel, a fixed Full choke, and a 2 3/4-inch chamber. It uses a single front bead for a clean sight picture, with right-side ejection and a round bolt handle. The cross-bolt safety is located at the trigger guard for straightforward operation.
The receiver carries factory machine-rolled game-scene panels: pointing dogs, upland birds, and scrollwork on the left, and a waterfowl scene on the right. The hardwood furniture includes a pistol-grip stock with checkering and a grip-cap medallion, paired with a long, checkered forend.
Production ran from 1956 to 1963, with approximately 271,000 built across 12, 16, and 20 gauge. Notable external details on this example include the knurled magazine cap that houses the gas selector and the model’s field-appropriate plain barrel and bead sight setup. A Pachmayr White Line De Luxe recoil pad with spacer is installed, bringing the length of pull to 13.0 inches.