Need help: Remington Sportsman 58

[bensdad]

Needs a new piston ring. Checked the usual suspects (Brownells, Numrich, etc.). No luck. Will any other piston ring work for this gun? Does an 1100 have the same ring? also need an extractor assembly. $44? Are they serious?

 

[ldlfh7]

I was recently looking for an extractor for an old mauser but could not find the right one. I decided to purchase something close and grinded it to fit. Spent 12$.

 

[Jim K]

I wouldn't hold out much hope, but have you tried Remington?

Jim

 

[bensdad]

So far I've tried Ahlmans, Midway, brownells, Remington, Jackfirst and Numrich (gunpartscorp). I think you're right. It's a boat-anchor now.

ETA: I don't think I've ever met anyone who could grind a piston ring to fit.

 

[BBBBill]

Patience! Jerry Kuhnhausen's Remmy shotgun manual details some parts from the newer models which are direct swaps or may be modified to work with the older models. I don't have mine handy or I would look it up for you.

 

[rcmodel]

The 58 Sportsman
811 Spring Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 235-0295

Vintage Sporting
2326 Clinton Ave., W.
Huntsville, AL 35805
Phone: (256) 534-9292

rc