Remington Sportsman 48

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I just saw a Remington Sportsman 48 for sale for $200 Canadian ($180 U.S.)

Seems in very good shape, good used condition.

Is this a useful shotgun or a museum relic? It is a recoiling barrel shotgun.

I already have an 870 and I have an itch to get a semi auto and the price sure is tempting.

What do you think?
 
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MD said:
I just saw a Remington Sportsman 48 for sale for $200 Canadian ($180 U.S.)

Seems in very good shape, good used condition.

Is this a useful shotgun or a museum relic? It is a recoiling barrel shotgun, not gas operated.

I already have an 870 and I have an itch to get a semi auto and the price sure is tempting.

What do you think?
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It works much on the same principle as the Browning Auto-5 and as it is quite old and long discontinued, some parts are not available, others may be very hard to find, and some parts interchange with later Remington shotguns. They were an excellent shotgun in their day and quite reliable.

All semi automatic firearms are gas operated ... just not all have gas ports operating a piston. The "piston" in this case is the whole barrel. It's movement is generated by gas pressure. No gas pressure - no movement.
 
The 48 is a curious relic.

A Sporstman 58 (gas) is a much better shotgun, a fore-runner of the 1100.
Barney Hartman ( C.I.L.) used 58's for years to establish a lot of Canadian Skeet records.
 
I used to have one in 20 Guage, and I liked it alot, sold it and replaced it with a Browning Citori 20 guage.

A bit of a weird gun, but worked just fine on grouse.:)
 
Why is the price in USD? Is it because you found it in the States?

If so, are you American? You can guess why I ask. If you're Canadian living in Canada, you better really want that gun if you're contemplating going through the hassle and expense of importing it into Canada.

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beretta boy said:
The 48 is a curious relic.
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If my shottie's a relic what does that make me:D

I found this post searching for a parts source.The brass or bronze bushing that the barrel rides the tube on is pretty much worn out.40 years I guess I shouldnt be surprised.
Think theres anywhere to get one?
I e-mailed remington a month ago but no responce yet.
Maybe I'll try phoneing.
 
Funny how this post was revived. The original question was in June.

I mentioned the US dollars because I posted the query on the US site shotgun world too.

I ended up getting a different shotgun from a member on this site, one that was three-inch capable, had a vent rib and choke tubes, all features I wanted.
 
MD said:
I just saw a Remington Sportsman 48 for sale for $200 Canadian ($180 U.S.)

Seems in very good shape, good used condition.

Is this a useful shotgun or a museum relic? It is a recoiling barrel shotgun.

I already have an 870 and I have an itch to get a semi auto and the price sure is tempting.

What do you think?
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I used to shoot IPSC matches with a Remington 48 with a Choate pistol grip stock. It worked flawlessly...kind of a weird action, the barrel recoils etc but if it works it works. $200 isn't much for a semi shotgun...
 
keet said:
If my shottie's a relic what does that make me:D

I found this post searching for a parts source.The brass or bronze bushing that the barrel rides the tube on is pretty much worn out.40 years I guess I shouldnt be surprised.
Think theres anywhere to get one?
I e-mailed remington a month ago but no responce yet.
Maybe I'll try phoneing.
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Numrich appears to have it, and they will generally ship to Canada.
See this link.

http://www.e-gunparts.com/DisplayAd.asp?chrProductSKU=96980&chrSuperSKU=&MC=
 
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