Remington Model 48 Sportsman vs Remington 870
Side-by-side technical comparison
Remington Model 48 Sportsman
ShotgunsDiscontinued
Remington 870
ShotgunsIn production
Overview
Spec
Remington Model 48 Sportsman
Remington 870
Production
1949–1968
1950–present
Units produced
Unknown
Over 11,000,000
Specifications
Spec
Remington Model 48 Sportsman
Remington 870
Overall length
1194 mm
978-1320mm (38.5-52 in) (varies by model)
Barrel length
711 mm
457-762mm (18-30 in) (varies by model)
Weight
3.29 kg
3.2-3.6 kg (7-8 lb) (varies by model)
Magazine capacity
2 rounds (3 total with chambered round)
4+1 to 7+1 rounds (varies by model)
Action type
Long recoil
Pump action
Trigger type
Single-stage
Single-stage
Sights
Bead front sight
Bead sight, rifle sights, or ghost ring sights (varies by model)
