Guns International #: 103178325
Seller's Inventory #: 541489
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Guns International #: 103178325
Category - Remington Shotguns - Semi-Auto
- Remington Shotguns
REMINGTON sportsman 48 12 GA
Description: Guns Listing ID: 541489 The Remington 48 Sportsman (also referred to as Model 11-48 Sportsman) is a semi-automatic shotgun produced by Remington Arms from about 1949 to 1959/1960. Here‚s a detailed breakdown: Overview: A variant of the Model 11-48, featuring long-recoil operation—a streamlined departure from World War II-era designs Manufactured primarily in 12, 16, and 20 gauge, with barrel lengths ranging between 26", 28", and occasionally 32" Marketed as the lower-capacity version to comply with hunting regulations: a 2-round magazine with 1 in the chamber, totalling 3 shots Standard features include a blued steel receiver, checkered walnut stock, and a vent-rib barrel (on select models) Weight typically falls between 6.6 and 7.7 pounds depending on configuration Historical & Collector Notes: The Sportsman model was designed to align with U.S. hunting laws that limited shotguns to 3 shells While the Model 11-48 platform tested Remington’s new design direction post-WWII, it was later followed by the gas-operated Model 58 and the highly successful 1100 It’s prized by many collectors and sporting clays enthusiasts for its smooth handling and classic feel . Final Take The Remington 48 Sportsman is a classic, mid-century semi-auto shotgun prized for its long-recoil operation, elegant lines, and dependable performance—perfect for collectors, upland hunters, and sporting clays shooters. They‚re not exceedingly rare, but clean examples in good shape still command respect (and decent value) in today’s market. Your Remington 48 Sportsman with serial number 3,112,910 falls within the 12-gauge production block for that model: According to production records, 12 ga Sportsman ’48s carry serials between 3,000,000 and 3,157,000 Likely Manufacture Date The Sportsman ’48 began production in 1948 and continued through the late 1950s. Since your serial is very early in the 12-ga block, that suggests it was made around: Late 1948 to early 1949, when Remington was ramping up production of the 48‚s 12 ga variant. To pin down the exact month and year, check for the barrel stamping code located on the left barrel rib just forward of the receiver. It will show a two-letter combo like "TT," “UU," “WW," etc. Remington used these codes to indicate: Letter 1 = month Letter 2 = year (for example, UU = January 1949) Summary of Your Gun: Feature - Details Model - Sportsman ’48 (Model 11-48 variant) Gauge - 12 gauge Capacity - 3-shot (2 in magazine + 1 in chamber) Likely Year - Late 1948 – Early 1949 AY Manufacturer: REMINGTON Model: sportsman 48 Condition: Used - Non-Certified Barrels: 28 BARREL Action: SEMI AUTOMATIC Gauge: 12 GA Finish: blued Price: $269.99 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 103178325
Seller's Inventory #: 541489
Guns International #: 103178325
Seller's Inventory #: 541489