1930 Remington Three Bird Sportsman 1st Year Issue 20 Gauge 26" Full Choke Semi Auto Shotgun - VG+

Description:
Collectors:  Three bird (3) Sportsman's are extremely rare.  They were only produced from 1930 th 1937.  This gun is even rarer.  It is a first model 20 gauge produced in 1930/31.  It is solid with no cracks or chips.  The bluing has thinned a bit over its 96 years.  However, it is still one of the nicest model that I have ever seen.  Matching serial numbers on barrel and receiver.  I have serched everywhere to find another to establish a price with no success  I am taking offers to be fair.

History
Introduced in 1930, the Remington "Sportsman" was a three-shot semi-automatic shotgun derived from the classic Remington Model 11. It was specifically designed with a shortened magazine to comply with new federal waterfowl regulations that limited hunters to three shells. 

Key Historical Facts

• The Origin: Based on the John Browning long-recoil patent (the same operating system as the Browning Auto-5), Remington originally launched the Sportsman in 1930 as a 20-gauge. 12- and 16-gauge models were introduced in 1931.
• The "3-Shot" Limit: Because of restrictive migratory bird laws, the gun featured a two-round internal magazine tube, which, when combined with one shell in the chamber, gave it a strict 3-shot capacity. 
• Distinctive Markings: Early 1930s models are highly collectible due to their "three-bird" roll-stamped receiver. In 1937, Remington reduced this to a single-bird stamp. 
• World War II Use: During WWII, the Sportsman and Model 11 were heavily procured by the U.S. military. They were frequently paired with Cutts Compensators and used for aerial gunnery training to teach anti-aircraft personnel how to track moving targets. 
• Transition & Legacy: Production of the original Sportsman ran until 1948. It was then replaced by the modernized Remington Sportsman-48, which featured a sleek, swept-back receiver design.
• Receiver Markings: Early models featured a three-bird etching and the name "The Sportsman" stamped on the receiver. In 1937, as DuPont implemented stricter cost-cutting measures, this was reduced to a single-bird etching, and production costs were streamlined by sharing serial number sequences with the Model 11. 
• The Action: It utilized a long-recoil action initially designed by John M. Browning, with engineering enhancements by Remington's Crawford C. Loomis.

For further details on production dates, variations, and collector values, you can explore the Remington Society of America.

This is a used item. While we do not test-fire our used firearms, we perform an inspection and function check to ensure that they are fully functional to the best of our ability. 

Layaway: 1/3 down, 90 days
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Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: Sportsman
Serial Number: S2991
Barrel Length: 26
Bore Info: Mirror
Chambers: 2+1 2 3/4
Ejectors: Auto
Condition: VG+
Metal Condition: VG
Wood Condition: VG+
Bore Condition: VG+
Action: Semi-Auto
Triggers: Single
Stock: American Walnut
Butt Pad: Factory Plate
LOP: 13 3/4
Finish: Oil
Manufacture Date: 1930/31
Chokes: Fixed Full
Engraving: Factory 3 Birds
Case: Optional
Grips: Checkered Pistol

Price: POR