When did the Remington Model 31 come out?
The Remington Model 31 was brought out by Remington to replace the model 17 and a few other older models in 1931. During this time it competed with the much more well known, ( famous) Winchester model 12. The model 31 suffered from being introduce at one of the lowest points of the great depression.
When did the Remington 16 gauge shotgun come out?
Remington’s new gun had two frame sizes — a larger one for the 12, while the 16 bore was on a 20-gauge frame. Now Remington had a gun on par with Winchester’s iconic M12. However, its 1931 introduction coincided with the lowest point of the Depression, which was a very tough time to start production of a high quality, relatively high-cost shotgun.
Can a Remington M31 be used as a Pumpgun?
I love pumpguns and nine years ago began exclusively using a vintage Remington M31. The Model 31’s barrel is easily removed by turning the knurled barrel lock nut at the front of the magazine tube. For Remington, efforts to develop a pump-action shotgun in the early 20th Century proved to be a struggle.
When did the Remington Model 29 come out?
In 1929, Remington’s Crawford C. Loomis improved on the M10 and brought to market the Model 29. Still, none of these models could compete with Winchester’s M12 — whose sales far exceeded all three Remington offerings combined.
What was the first Remington side ejecting shotgun?
While the Remington Model 17 enjoyed some success, a solid, 12-gauge featuring side-ejection was needed to compete with Winchester. C.C. Loomis sized up the Model 17 and adapted it for side ejection. The Model 31 was Remington’s first side ejecting pump-action shotgun.
When was the Remington Model 17 replaced by the Remington 870?
It was replaced by the less expensive to manufacture Model 870 in 1950. While the Remington Model 17 enjoyed some success, a solid, 12-gauge featuring side-ejection was needed to compete with Winchester.