Remington Sportsman 48 – 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun (1952–53)

Description:

Remington Sportsman 48 – 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun (1952–53) | Adjustable Choke

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Co.
Model: Sportsman 48
Caliber/Gauge: 12 Gauge
Serial Number: 3128978
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1952–1953 (dated via serial number progression against known barrel date codes; exact month/year can be confirmed via barrel stamp on request)
Action: Long-recoil operated semi-automatic
Capacity: 3-shell (2+1), per Sportsman 48's plugged-magazine factory configuration
Choke: Adjustable choke device included

Condition: Good
This Sportsman 48 shows honest, good condition consistent with a shotgun that's spent its life doing what it was built for. Expect common blemishes to the bluing and wood — light handling marks, finish wear, and minor surface scuffs typical of a used hunting gun of this era. No structural issues noted; action, wood, and metal are all presentable and field-ready. Comes equipped with an adjustable choke for versatility across loads and ranges.

About the Remington Sportsman 48: Introduced in 1949 as the economy-grade companion to Remington's Model 11-48, the Sportsman 48 shares the same long-recoil action and machined steel receiver, with simpler finishing and a magazine plug to meet hunting regulations of the era. It's a dependable, all-American workhorse autoloader that's remained popular with collectors and hunters alike for over 70 years.

Photo Disclaimer (for listing)
Photos are taken under intense, high-definition lighting to give buyers the clearest possible view of the firearm's true condition. This lighting can occasionally make minor blemishes — small scuffs, finish wear, or surface marks — appear more pronounced than they are in hand. Please call us with any questions about the condition or severity of a specific blemish before or purchasing — we're happy to give you a direct, honest assessment.

Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: Sporter 48

Price: $549.00