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Lot 633: Remington Arms Inc 48 Shotgun 20

Attractive Remington Factory Engraved Sportsman 48 Premier F Grade Semi-Automatic 20 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 13, 2018

Lot 633: Remington Arms Inc 48 Shotgun 20

Attractive Remington Factory Engraved Sportsman 48 Premier F Grade Semi-Automatic 20 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 13, 2018

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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Attractive Remington Factory Engraved Sportsman 48 Premier F Grade Semi-Automatic 20 Gauge Shotgun

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: 48
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 inch vent rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1391
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 206
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured from 1949 to 1959. The F, or Premier, grade was the highest offered by Remington, and each one was handmade by the master smiths in the Remington Custom Shop. The barrel features dual bead sights, cylinder choke, two-line address/patent markings inside an engraved panel on the right side, engraved "F/GRADE" followed by stamped 20 gauge and 2 3/4 inch chamber markings inside an engraved panel and 2 1/4 inch wedge of engraved scrollwork on each side at the breech. The model and serial number markings are hand engraved on the underside of the receiver. The receiver shows near full coverage fine scrollwork on a punch dot background which incorporates three game scenes depicting birds and dogs on each side. The trigger guard has floral patterns and a dog's head. A floral design is on the rear of the bolt handle. Mounted on an extra fancy grade walnut pistol grip stock featuring multi-point checkering, grip cap with high relief game bird, a large blank inscription oval on the underside and slightly oversize serrated plastic Remington buttplate. Length of pull is 13 3/4 inches. Comes with a deluxe Remington combination lock takedown case.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 99% original blue showing only the slightest handling marks. The wood is very fine as refinished. Mechanically excellent. The case is excellent. An excellent piece of Remington firearm art.



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